GATOR TAILS

Name: GATOR TAILS
Address: 7729 GRAND BLVD, PORT RICHEY, FL, 34668, US
Rating: 68.6

7729 GRAND BLVD, PORT RICHEY, FL 34668

License #6113781

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68.6 Grade F / 100

Failing Health Score

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GATOR TAILS in PORT RICHEY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 68.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 5 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 13, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 24 total violations — 8 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.

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Call Back - Extension given, pending
[53A-02-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Zach manager/owner on duty with no manager certification and no other manager certification for establishment.

Warning Issued
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Two containers of pulled pork sitting under AC vents with mold like substance on it with mist coming out of it and going into the food
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna above cooked rice in reach in cooler
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun soiled at bar
[32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom. Establishment has two restrooms that are used for female and male, one does not have a covered receptacle
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone above reach in cooler in kitchen, cell phone removed
[53B-01-5] No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked rice (46F - Cold Holding); sliced American cheese (46F - Cold Holding); bruschetta (44F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (46F - Cold Holding) in white upright cooler in kitchen, fish spread (47F - Cold Holding); sliced turkey (47F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler in kitchen
[24-15-4] Equipment located in an area not protected from overhead leakage of pipes, drains and other sources. Clean dishes and utensils on rack under AC unit with mold like substance on it, that has mist coming out of it and water dripping from it landing on clean dishes
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped in hand sink at bar
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook put a beard guard on

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