GATORS DOCKSIDE

Name: GATORS DOCKSIDE
Address: 683 DAVE NISBET DR, CAPE CANAVERAL, FL, 32920, US
Rating: 85.5

683 DAVE NISBET DR, CAPE CANAVERAL, FL 32920

License #1506108

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85.5 Grade B / 100

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GATORS DOCKSIDE in CAPE CANAVERAL currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 85.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 3 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on November 6, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 42 total violations — 7 critical, 11 major, 24 minor.

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Latest clean pass

September 4, 2025

The latest inspection on November 6, 2025 shows 23 observation rows: 3 critical, 6 major, and 14 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink at cook line entrance near fry station. Next to tiki bar ice machine
[06-03-5] Thawed portions of ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food rose above 41 degrees Fahrenheit while being thawed under running water. Raw white fish
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Glass door reach-in cooler on service side of cook line
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substance
[12B-02-4] Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Operator moved
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Wine bottles in standing water in bar reach-in coolers
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed 3 live flying insects in dish area and 1 live flying insect in rear prep area
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At entry to walk-in freezer
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer door frame
[47-03-4] Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Outlet cover in central lobby service station is cracked exposing wires
[10-05-5] In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill top. 97°F. Operator moved
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at interior bar is soiled
[24-03-4] Clean equipment and utensils not separated from soiled equipment and utensils at warewashing area. Dirty pans stacked with clean dishes
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service for fliters at tiki bar ice machine
[02D-01-5] Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. White granular substance removed from original packaging not identified. Operator labeled
[11-26-1] 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. Not signed by most recent hired employees
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Exterior mens room. Sink next to tiki bar ice machine
[36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tiles over cook line
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple bar reach-in coolers
[29-08-4] Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet not attached to sink
[08A-17-6] Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Box of raw chicken in container of raw shrimp. Operator moved
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated

Disposition: Emergency order recommended
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink next to fryer station. Operator stocked
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Missing from large stall in womens bathroom
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found Observed live flying insects; 7 in deli slicer area. 35 in dish area. 14 in rear prep area near walk in cooler .
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles over cook line are soiled with old food splatters
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Compressed air tanks not secured in multiple locations
[29-03-4] Water draining onto floor surface. Drain pipe from sinks for exterior bar attached to main building drain directly on to the floor
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler across from fryers egg rolls (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); gator tail (47F - Cold Holding); cod (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wings (51F - Cold Holding). Items were stored in unit over night.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Leg to hand wash sink at exterior bar attached to main building is broken
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns behind bars are soiled. Dispenser chute for oasis machine has an accumulation of mold like substance
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bottom of multiple reach in coolers behind each bar attached to main building
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked Containers on drying shelves in dish area
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled identifying liquid contents.
[27-16-4] Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand wash sink in prep area next to walk in cooler
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Beer bottles in reach in coolers are stored in brownish fluid
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler across from fryers egg rolls (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); gator tail (47F - Cold Holding); cod (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (51F - Cold Holding); wings (51F - Cold Holding). Items were stored in unit over night. SEE STOP SALE
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On cook line. Utensils in standing water at 121°F and 90°F. Operator moved each container over hotter grill/flat top areas.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Build up of ice at top of reach in cooler across from fryers. Build up of ice on door frame of walk in freezer
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler raw tuna on shelf above cooked crab and lobster meat. Operator moved
[29-28-4] Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturers instructions. No date of last service on filter for exterior tiki ice machine. At soda bib station of duty storage room near interior walk in cooler. Filter last serviced 7/30/20

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