RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR
6100 CORTEZ RD W, Bradenton FL 34210 · 941-405-5282
Last inspected Apr 2, 2026 · 14 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach beneath storage rack in dry storage area. Observed 2 live roaches in women's bathroom in handicap stall in corner and in middle of floor in handicap stall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025044689 | Jun 9, 2025 | Aug 13, 2025 | $400 |
| 7--2019002121 | Jan 9, 2019 | Feb 21, 2019 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Apr 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Floor area(s) covered with standing beer in beer cooler in back near exit door with standing beer with mold on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beer cooler in back near exit door with beer lines and component with black mold like substances.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in beer cooler outside near back door with black mold like substance.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef on shelf in walk-in cooler over cooked ribs. Operator switched out items.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with dried food particles. Operator was in the process of cleaning the slicer
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clear container lid in handwashing sink on cook line. Operator removed lid.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf next to microwave on the cook line. Employee removed drink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed edges and corners of floor on the cook line with excess grease and soil.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile near dish machine around floor drain with cracked and pieces missing.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in chemical storage area with missing drywall above the cove molding.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in breading cooler on cook line.
Oct 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon bearing a label that it is to be removed from packaging before thawing, thawed in packaging. Operator voluntarily discarded salmon.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili at 128F, operator stated it had been in hot well approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated chili to 165F.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on 2 wire rack in dry storage area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents throughout kitchen and server area with excess grease and soil.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in bar area on floor under liquor wells. Observed 1 dead roach along wall across from bar. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned areas.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor beneath fryers with a build up of grease and food debris.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer. Observed floor tiles missing in disrepair under fryers.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar in back food preparation area. Operator removed scoop.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line.
Jun 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dish rack in dish machine area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dry food storage area behind racks with black mold like substance. Observed wall at end of cook line next to fryer station with excess soil a pond grease.
Jun 24, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 10 small flying insects in back corner beneath dish machine.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Mahi fish fillet in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line beneath flat top grill at 53F. Operator stated Mahi fillets had been in cooler approximately 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Mahi fish fillet in 4 drawer reach-in cooler on cook line beneath flat top grill at 53F. Operator stated Mahi had been in cooler for 2 days. Operator voluntarily discarded product.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dish rack in dish machine area.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale in dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper boat being used to dispense flour in back food preparation area. Operator removed paper boat.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in beach chemical storage area on floor beneath rack next to mop sink. Observed 1 dead roach in dish machine area along wall beneath dish machine chemicals. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned areas.
Food stored on floor. Observed case of lemons on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Operator moved lemons to shelf.
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipper well in waitstaff area with water dripping. Operator turned up water.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dry food storage area behind racks with black mold like substance. Observed wall at end of cook line next to fryer station with excess soil a pond grease.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer bucket in back food preparation area at 0ppm. Operator changed sanitizer and corrected quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm.
Jun 9, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dishes chemical fruit rack in dish area.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all areas of floors in kitchen along walls and cove molding with excess grease amped soil build-up.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors beneath all equipment with grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line solid with grease, soil and food debris,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen on cook line next to hand wash sink and soda syrup holder with excess grease and soil.
Jun 9, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 18 violations recorded, 8 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
8 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 live black small flying insects in food preparation area near floor drains. Observed approximately 5 small black flying insects in dry storage area near can goods rack. Observed approximately 10 small black flying insects in dish area at floor and wall beneath dish sink. Observed approximately 5 black small flying insects in kitchen waitstaff area. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in bar area next to 3 compartment sink.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach beneath storage rack in dry storage area. Observed 2 live roaches in women's bathroom in handicap stall in corner and in middle of floor in handicap stall.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Observed case of crab on floor in walk-in freezer. Operator moved crab to shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in 2 door reach-in cooler Black Beans 48F, Shredded lettuce 48F, cheese sauce 49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in 2 door reach-in cooler Black Beans 48F, Shredded lettuce 48F, cheese sauce 49F.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions 61F, cooked mushrooms 64F being held on time without a time mark. Operator stated items had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed time stamp on items.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Observed cooked onions 61F, cooked mushrooms 64F being held on time without a time mark. Operator stated items had been there for approximately 1hr. Operator placed time stamp on items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed on lower shelf in kitchen on cook line beneath food preps table next to clean dishes chemical fruit fly trap. Operator removed item and discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris.
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dishes chemical fruit rack in dish area.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on cook line beneath flat top grill table. Observed 2 dead roaches in dry storage area beneath rack to the right of entrance. Observed 2 dead roaches in bar area on floor beneath cash register. Observed 2 dead roaches in bar area beneath dump sink next to ice bin. Observed 1 dead roach in bar area in corner on floor between clean glass area and chilled glass cooler. Observed 1 dead roach in wait staff area in dining room in front of bar beneath handwashing sink. Observed 3 dead roaches in waitstaff area in dining room in cabinets beneath soda dispenser. Observed approximate 2 dead roaches in water heater closet in men's room. Observed 1 dead roach in gaming area on floor against wall behind fast and furious driving game next to claw (my little duck) machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table next to nuts and croutons. Operator discarded drink.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all areas of floors in kitchen along walls and cove molding with excess grease amped soil build-up.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors beneath all equipment with grease and food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line solid with grease, soil and food debris,
Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen on cook line next to hand wash sink and soda syrup holder with excess grease and soil.
Feb 27, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on back wall of ice machine.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed floor tile under deep fryer cracked and broken.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall in dish area behind faucet with black mold like substance.
Feb 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate11 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed approximately 5 black flying insects in dish area at floor drain.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pest emitting strip in dry storage area on floor next to tartar sauce. Operator removed emitting strip.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed steaks on pull out drawer on cook line at 50F, operator stated they had been in drawer since evening before. Operator voluntarily discarded steaks. Observed container of shredded cabbage in wait staff area at 70F, operator stated he didn't know how long it had been out. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed steaks on pull out drawer on cook line at 50F, operator stated they had been in drawer since evening before. Operator voluntarily discarded steaks. Observed container of shredded cabbage in wait staff area at 70F, operator stated he didn't know how long it had been out. Operator discarded product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer in back food prep area with dried food particles.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on back wall of ice machine.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime scale build up in dish machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic plate being used to dispense chicken wings. Operator removed plate.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish not sliced open or removed from packaging. Operator had employee start slicing packages open.
Dead roaches on premises. Observedone dead roach in dry storage area in back corner on floor beneath canned goods.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up and food particles along walls and under all equipment in all areas of the kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed floor tile under deep fryer cracked and broken.
Food stored on floor.Observed bottled water water stored on beer cooler floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door handle on cooks line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall in dish area behind faucet with black mold like substance.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed multiple wet mops not hung to dry.
Jul 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with expired food handlers certification.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler slice turkey at 46F, sliced pork at 46F. Operator stated cooler door had been open for a delivery and cooler shut off. Observed in cooler drawer on cook line at shrimp at 47F, scallops at 47F. Operator stated they had been in and out of drawer on cook line for lunch rush. Observed lettuce in salad crisper at 58F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispensers in both waitstaff areas with mold like substance and soil.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cut lettuce and tomato at expo station with date and time mark.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with expired food handlers certification.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 3 dead roaches in dry storage area. Operator removed and cleaned and sanitized area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone on food prep surface in back food prep area.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with out a beard guard. Employee put on beard guard.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees without hair restraints.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed missing hood filter in back food prep area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on food prep surface.
Feb 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensers soiled with build up
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks in dry storage area
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen, dish area, dry storage area and under equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at dish machine. Holes in wall in food prep area near slicer
Feb 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 small flying insects at bread storage. 3 small flying insects in mop area 4 small flying insects in dish area 3 small flying insects in bar area None landing on food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sour cream 51F, Milk 54F, Manager voluntarily discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream at 51F, Milk 54F, manager voluntarily discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensers soiled with build up
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dry food in handwashing sink near dry storage area
Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks in dry storage area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Solo cup without handle used for seasoning in dry storage area. Manager removed cup.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. In kitchen
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach in corner of dry storage area under can rack. 1 dead roach next to 2 door reach in cooler in waitstaff area in kitchen. 2 dead roaches in cabinet beneath soda dispenser in dining room waitstaff area. Manager cleanup dead roaches.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen, dish area, dry storage area and under equipment.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at dish machine. Holes in wall in food prep area near slicer
Ice buildup walk-in freezer.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in dish machine area Walls on cook line near fryers
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet Mop in mop bucket
Oct 23, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Operator signed agreement.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the reach in cooler,a plate in container of chicken wings used as a scoop. Operator removed plate.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep line reach in cooler.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed through out kitchen, under cookline, and under triple sink.
Food stored on floor. Observed large bucket of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over cook line. Observed on gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line.
Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through out kitchen and dish washing room.
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