Gator's Dockside

96150 David Hallman Parkway, Yulee, FL 32097 · Permanent Food Service · License 5501166

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 62 of 100

Latest visit: Sep 30, 2026 (5 weeks ago)

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects found.High priority, repeat · fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up · 9 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Sep 29 routine inspection
2 high priority (1 fixed by the Sep 30 follow-up, 1 fixed on the spot, 2 repeats), 1 intermediate (1 repeat), 7 basic (5 repeats)
-26
Administrative complaint on Sep 29, since fixed
Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
-12
Safety score62

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Sep292026

Routine inspection

10 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitSep 30, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitSep 29, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
10 violations found:
- 2 High priority
- 1 Intermediate
- 7 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority2
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  In bottom of reach in cooler on cook line across from fryers, egg rolls (50-53°F - Cold Holding); Montecristo sandwich (51°F - Cold Holding). One pan of chicken egg rolls and Montecristo sandwich put in cooler approximately 30 minutes ago. Operator put items in walk-in cooler to bring down temperature. Ten (10) chicken egg rolls in other pan at 53°F were in cooler over night. See stop sale. Also, in stand up reach in cooler on cook line closest to dish area, rice (46°F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (48°F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated all items were put in cooler within 2 hours but might have been left out while stocking everything.
  Fixed on the spotRepeat violationAdministrative complaint
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
  Observed one (1) live flying insect in prep area.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Intermediate1
- Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: Required employee training expired for some employees.
  To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees Ally C and Courtney B food handler training expired 10/1/25-6/22/26.
  Repeat violationAdministrative complaint
Basic7
- Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
  Pair of tongs hung on front of fryer at waist/lower height. Operator removed tongs.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.
  Multiple pans/utensils in establishment cracked, melted, broken.
  Repeat violation
  Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
  Ice build up in black stand up reach in freezer at end of cook line.
  Repeat violation
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
  Interior of raw chicken cooler soiled with mold-like substance and food debris. Also, interior of two drawer reach in cooler at end of cook line near dish area soiled with food debris.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Hood filters above cook line soiled with grease. Also, portable fan on floor near prep area soiled with dust build up. Also, multiple gaskets soiled with food debris/torn. Also, around nozzles on drink machine at bar soiled with mold-like substance.
  Repeat violation
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor, wall and/or ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris.
  Floor/wall of cook line soiled with food debris and grease build up. Also, floor in walk-in freezer soiled with debris/food debris. Also, ceiling vents in restrooms soiled with dust build up.
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Employee cellphone on cook line stored on shelf next to wing tossing metal bowls. Employee removed phone.
  Fixed on the spot
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

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.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.