GATORS DOCKSIDE

Name: GATORS DOCKSIDE
Address: 8665 FENTON ST, ORLANDO, FL, 32836, US
Rating: 71.6

8665 FENTON ST, ORLANDO, FL 32836

License #5815908

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71.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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GATORS DOCKSIDE in ORLANDO currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 71.6 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 March 24, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 20 total findings; InspectFL has imported detailed violation rows for 18 of them so far.

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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
[05-07-4] Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturers specifications. Calibration of thermometer with Manager reading 42°f at time of inspection.
[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.
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Observed no date on the tag served spoke to Manager
[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)
[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.
[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.
[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)
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

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