Gators Dockside
4200 N Wickham Rd, Melbourne, FL 32935 · Permanent Food Service · License 1506643
What drove the grade
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 5 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 5 intermediate (2 fixed on the spot), 9 basic (1 repeat)-28
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 5, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
15 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
No vacuum breaker installed on non-chemical side of splitter at mop sink. Currently installed before splitter
Repeat violation
Intermediate5
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Soda gun tips and holsters are soiled. Surface area surrounding dispenser nozzles for soda machines in kitchen have an accumulation of mold like substances. Under surface of beer tower over pitchers has an accumulation of mold like substances.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions.
Last serviced in July 2023
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Used as dump sink behind the bar. Strainer in well
Fixed on the spot
No soap provided at handwash sink.
Multiple sinks
Fixed on the spot
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager is only able to provide 1 certificate for staff
Basic9
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container.
Handle of scoop for raw chicken wings
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
Plastic single service bowls used as scoops in reach-in freezer across from fryers. Discarded
Fixed on the spot
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Walk-in freezer door frame and engulfing shelves in left rear under condenser system
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Clean containers on shelves
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Soda machines ice bins are soiled
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Walk-in cooler shelves have an accumulation of mold like substances.
Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Ice buckets on shelf.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
Under ice machine and rear prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Under equipment has an egregious buildup of grease and old food debris
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
- Vacuum breaker, backflow
- Plumbing parts that keep dirty water, such as from a mop sink hose, from flowing back into the clean water supply.