Gators Dockside

15241 US 441, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508176

Official report

out of 100

Grade C

Safety score 79 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 4, 2026

What drove the grade

Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.High priority · fixed on the spot · 13 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection
1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 11 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-21
Safety score79

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Aug42026

Routine inspection

14 violations found

First visitAug 4, 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.
14 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 11 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Raw chicken next to bread in walk in cooler. Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Can opener soiled. Soda nozzle at the bar.
  Repeat violation
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels.
  Operator corrected.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic11
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
  Operator removed.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  On walk in freezer foot.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Microwave interior at cook line.
  Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Reach in freezer at the end of cook line.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Reach in freezer gaskets at the end of cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
  At wait station. Operator cleaned.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
  Operator loses.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor area(s) covered with standing water.
  In beer cooler. In reach in cooler in the kitchen.
  Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
  Wall underneath hand washing sink.
  Repeat violation
  Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor under shelves in walk in freezer. Floor under dry storage racks. Floor at cook line. Floor to the right of back door.
  Repeat violation
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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

Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
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.