GATORS DOCKSIDE
8665 FENTON ST, ORLANDO, FL 32836
License #5815908
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Failing Health Score
How is this score calculated? →GATORS DOCKSIDE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 18 total violations — 3 critical, 6 major, 9 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 24, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 5 major, and 3 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature southwestern egg rolls 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours Recommend to quick chill product.
- [05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications. Calibration of thermometer with Manager reading 42°f at time of inspection.
- [36-73-4] Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed trash and debris located on floor next to ice machine. Observed debris on the floor inside walk in freezer.
- [01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on the tag served spoke to Manager
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored inside mop sink, must be upright.
- [35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects Observed two flying insects underneath sink next to dishwasher located in the bar area. Notify supervisor on duty next unannounced inspection. Recommend current professional pest control service to treat area.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed trash can stored in front of hand wash sink on the cook line.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed mold like growth around the frame of the door wine reach in cooler (bar area)
- [02A-01-5] Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Spoke to General Manager given consumer advisory sign for oysters.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored directly above homemade ranch dressing stored inside walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection.
- [14-16-4] Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed plastic container cracked on the edge stacked on storage shelves.( back prep line)
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