GATORS DOCKSIDE

Name: GATORS DOCKSIDE
Address: 4982 NEW BROAD ST, ORLANDO, FL, 32814, US
Rating: 77.8

4982 NEW BROAD ST, ORLANDO, FL 32814

License #5812131

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77.8 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GATORS DOCKSIDE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.8 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 April 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 23 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 17 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Ice scoop in standing water in holder. Operator removed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets in bottom cooler at wait station acroos expo -cover/doors on ice machine. Operator removed to be cleaned
[33-31-5] Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Drawer coolers.
[53A-03-7] Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 3/31/25. initials MS.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Slightly soiled
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. In beer cooler at bar
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs chlorine test strips for dishwasher
[03F-10-5] No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. At bar. Operator removed
[03F-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Garlic sauces . Less than 4 hrs per operator.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Prep persons
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. -In freezer on line - in beer coolers at bar
[36-62-4] Light not functioning. Under hood
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Out of place in back kitchen
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Phone over sauces. Operator removed
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Birria, gravy, cooling 1.5hrs; (98-105F - Cooling) operator immediately put in smaller containers on ice and in freezer. Temp recheck 76F-78F cooling over 2hrs.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At bar
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic bins. Operator immediately separated for proper air dry
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Ice machine slide doors do not completely close
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested dish machine 00 chlorine ppm Tested again after priming 50 ppm chlorine
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator immediately double bucketed
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of Chicken cooler and freezer on line. Operator immediately cleaned ( corrected on site) -Gaskets of chicken cooler -sides of fryers
[10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Ice scoop in standing water in scoop holder

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