Gators Dockside
8665 Fenton St, Orlando, FL 32836 · Permanent Food Service · License 5815908
What drove the grade
Live, small flying insects found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 3 routine inspection1 high priority (no follow-up needed, 1 repeat), 4 intermediate (1 repeat), 6 basic-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 3, 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.
11 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found.
Observed two flying insects in the dish machine area One flying insects in the storage shelves with clean aluminum pans. Notify Supervisor on duty next routine inspection.
Repeat violation
Intermediate4
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices.
Observed plastic container cracked on the ends stacked on the shelves back prep area.
Repeat violation
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
Observed accumulation of grease build up interior fryers, recommend to clean more often. Slicer for lemons has old food debris on the surface.
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Observed unlabeled spray bottles hanging on the storage rack in the back area.
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. Checked employee food handlers training expired Melissa, 10/12/26 Jen, 10/2/2026Nakisha 9/30/26
Basic6
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Observed old labels stuck to pans in the back area.
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.
Checked sanitizer O ppm quat ammonia used for wiping cloths. Manager repaired concentration 200 ppm quat ammonia
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Observed hand sink located on the cook line, also bar area.
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Observed gap between the back door has light showing.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Light not functioning.
Observed light not working underneath the fire suppression system (hood system)
Code 51, Other sanitary and safe operation: Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Observed CO2 not properly secured inside walk in cooler(Beer)
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.