THIRSTY GATOR OYSTER PUB (THE)
3040 N GOLDENROD RD, Winter Park FL 32792 · (407)678-0148
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
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
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall by water heater
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at front counter
Jan 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white reach in freezer next to oven
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking pipe at cook line hand wash sink
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles soiled with grease above ovens
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled in storage area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white reach in freezer
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door next to ice machine
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice at white reach in freezer
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine soiled with debris
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Rust shelves at walk in cooler
Aug 15, 2024□ 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. In server area
Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler. Ceiling Tiles on site to be replaced
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezer
Aug 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Operator touch bread for sandwiche, with no gloves. Advised operator to use gloves before handling RTE.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. In server area
Ceiling tile missing. Next to walk in cooler. Ceiling Tiles on site to be replaced
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In both reach in freezer
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Chlorine more than 200ppm. Advised operator to add more water
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In the walk in cooler raw chicken over shrimp Eggs over cooked wings
Ceiling tile missing. N the kitchen
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both Stan up freezers have a ice build up
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sink at the ice machine is dirty
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop stored in the bucket
Oct 16, 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. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement and observed operator signing hand out
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler at cooks line
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling at walk in cooler
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on make table at cooks line
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door by ice machine next to oyster bar
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave at cooks line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler at cooks line
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.