GATORS DOCKSIDE OF ST JOHNS

Name: GATORS DOCKSIDE OF ST JOHNS
Address: 485-1 SR 13 N, ST JOHNS, FL, 32259, US
Rating: 77.3

485-1 SR 13 N, ST JOHNS, FL 32259

License #6502077

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77.3 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GATORS DOCKSIDE OF ST JOHNS in ST JOHNS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.3 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on May 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 20 total violations — 4 critical, 2 major, 14 minor.

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The latest inspection on May 18, 2026 shows 11 observation rows: 2 critical, 1 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of kitchen exit door.
[53B-14-5] 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 some employee food training expired.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill area soiled with grease.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on food preparation table. Employee removed and stored properly.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop bucket. Manager will store mop to dry properly.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Observed drain cover missing at mop sink. Manager placed drain cover on drain.
[03C-44-5] Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on grill Chicken wings (122F-125F - Cooking). Manager placed chicken wings back on grill. Took second temperature at 167F.
[36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling air vent in kitchen dusty.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found. Observed total of 4 flying insects. 2 flying insects in office area. 2 flying insects in warehouse washing area.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair throughout kitchen.

Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-01-4] Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of red raspberry preserves on rack in back storage area.
[10-12-5] In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Interior of blue container ice scoop is in has a build up of mold like substance spots at bottom.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottles of bleach stored with bags of flour at end of cook line, bottles moved.
[03D-15-4] Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. ranch with buttermilk (49F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 49F) in deep plastic covered container in walk in cooler, per manager ranch was made 1.75 hours prior, ranch put in walk in freezer and lid removed. tempura batter (44F - Cooling, after 40 minutes 45F) in reach in cooler on make line, per manager batter was made about 3 hours prior and left next to door to reach in cooler, batter moved to walk in cooler.
[22-16-4] Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of large ice machine in kitchen has a build up of mold like substance on deflector plate. Interior of all reach in coolers at bar have a build up of food debris, standing water, and rust.
[36-64-5] Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In both mens and womens bathroom. Around triple sink at bar.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash station at bar has a build up of mold like substance. Exterior of large ice machine has a build up of mold like substance and lime scale.
[21-08-4] Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitation bucket on server line reading 0ppm, manager remade to 200ppm
[36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. All floors at bar area have a build up of standing water and food debris. Floors under large ice machine in kitchen have a build up of food debris. Floors under equipment on cook line have a build up of grease.

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