The Crazy Gator

402 N. Bay St, Eustis, FL 32726 · Permanent Food Service · License 4501804

B
Grade B
Safety score 82 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 19, 2026

What drove the grade

Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Intermediate, repeat · 16 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 19 routine inspection
    2 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 visits

Latest inspection

Routine inspection

17 violations found
  1. 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:

    • 2 Intermediate
    • 15 Basic
    What 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.

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Follow-up to an earlier complaint inspectionFirst visit not on file · 1 follow-up visit Fixed at follow-up
  1. 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:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 3 Basic
    What 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

    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

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.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation5
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained4
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Handwash sinks and supplies2
Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory1
Dishwashing facilities and test kits1
Wiping cloths and linens1
Non-food contact surfaces clean1