The Crazy Gator
402 N. Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501804
What drove the grade
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection2 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot, 1 repeat), 15 basic (7 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most-18
- Safety score82
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Inspection history
2 inspections · 2 visitsLatest inspection
Routine inspection
- First visitAug 19, 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.
17 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate2
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Fryer baskets Can opener soiled.
Repeat violation
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.
Scrubber and rags in hand washing sink. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Basic15
Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
Sugar container. Operator labeled.
Fixed on the spot
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Equipment in poor repair.
Prep cooler at cook line not working. Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
In walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
On the door in walk in freezer.
Repeat violation
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Stored on prep table with food wraps. Operator removed.
Fixed on the spot
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Oven at cook line.
Repeat violation
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Reach in cooler interior at cook line Upright reach in freezer interior
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Reach in cooler gaskets at cook line Reach in cooler gaskets at prep cooler. Upright reach in freezer gaskets. Fan guards in walk in cooler. Soda nozzle holder at both bars.
Repeat violation
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
In reach in cooler at the bar.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
In female restroom.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Floor by fryer. Floor by reach in cooler and ice machine.
Repeat violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Wall by dish washer soiled. Wall by prep sink.
Repeat violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
Floor at cook line. Floor in walk in cooler Floor under dish washer and dish rack Floor by upright freezer in the kitchen.
Repeat violation
Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Earlier inspections 1
Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
- Follow-up visitAug 19, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
4 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Intermediate1
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
More time given
At the first visit
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Follow-up, Mar 10, 2026More time given
Follow-up, May 11, 2026More time given
Follow-up, Jun 15, 2026More time given
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
More time given
At the first visitRepeat violation
In walk in freezer.
Follow-up, Mar 10, 2026More time given
Follow-up, May 11, 2026More time given
Follow-up, Jun 15, 2026More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
More time given
At the first visit
By fry station at cook line.
Follow-up, Mar 10, 2026More time given
Follow-up, May 11, 2026More time given
Follow-up, Jun 15, 2026More time given
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.
More time given
At the first visit
Floor at cook line soiled. Floor under dish washer soiled.
Follow-up, Mar 10, 2026More time given
Follow-up, May 11, 2026More time given
Follow-up, Jun 15, 2026More time given
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
- 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.