Gainesville, Alachua County

GATOR'S DOCKSIDE

3842 NEWBERRY ROAD 1-A, Gainesville, FL 32607

FoodSeating
Latest violations
17
1 High Priority
Sep 29, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Closed
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 14Total: 17

41-10-4

Detail 24074143

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner stored on ice machine. Manager removed grill cleaner Corrected On-Site

02C-03-5

Detail 24074140

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk opened 9/27 per Manager

31A-09-4

Detail 24074133

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Brushes in handwash sink by three-compartment sink

14-71-4

Detail 24074135

Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape on around hose outlet box on floor near server station in kitchen

08B-49-4

Detail 24074144

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk-in-cooler in a marked bin on shelf above food served to the public

40-06-5

Detail 24074138

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Soiled apron on cans in dry good storage rack. Manager removed apron. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 24074136

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Male employee on cook line with beard and no beard guard.

24-08-4

Detail 24074139

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked ( cups and bins )not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-11-5

Detail 24074137

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grate rusted on soft drink dispenser machine at server station

36-22-4

Detail 24074145

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water by ice bin at server station and at three-compartment sink

14-38-4

Detail 24074134

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Cracked plastic container in clean ware rack.

31B-04-4

Detail 24074147

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Handwash sink sign missing at handwash sink on cookline and server station.

23-03-4

Detail 24074149

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance on pipes in walk-in-cooler hallway.

08B-12-5

Detail 24074142

Basic - Stored food not covered. Flour bin on top shelf of dry good storage rack not covered. Manager covered Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 24074141

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce in shipping box and no statement that produce has been washed ( tomatoes, lemons ) stored over ready-to-eat food ( Ready-To-Eat broccoli and cauliflower ) in walk in cooler. Manager moved broccoli and cauliflower Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 24074148

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop not in use stored on floor. Manager hung mop. Corrected On-Site

21-12-4

Detail 24074146

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on shelf of clean ware rack

Feb 3, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 11

22-02-4

Detail 23524620

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice bin for kitchen ice machine.

16-03-4

Detail 23524619

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23524616

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above dish machine.

12B-07-4

Detail 23524622

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cook line shelf. Employee removed drink during inspection. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 23524614

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored in wait station.

14-11-5

Detail 23524613

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Grate for wait station soda machine rusted.

36-11-4

Detail 23524621

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of cook line fryers.

10-20-4

Detail 23524617

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line grill handle. Employee moved tongs to cook line shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23524615

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink.

25-06-4

Detail 23524618

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go lids in prep area not inverted. Coffee filters stored in wait station not covered. Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 23524612

Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind kitchen ice machine.

Dec 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

03B-01-6

Detail 23388406

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item stored in pan next to cook line grill: onions (105F - Hot Holding). Manager stated onions placed next to grill 30 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed pan on grill to reheat. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23388407

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener on prep table next to kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 23388403

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.

08B-38-4

Detail 23388411

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of soda stored on floor in front of soda box stand in front of office. Manager placed box on soda stand. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23388404

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood vents above cook line greasy. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 23388409

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf next to three compartment sink.

25-06-4

Detail 23388410

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers stored on kitchen shelf. Manager turned containers over. Corrected On-Site

36-10-4

Detail 23388405

Basic - Soiled floors/carpeting. Floor behind kitchen ice machine.

02D-01-5

Detail 23388408

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Spray bottle of oil on cook line.

Dec 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 22529242

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from cook line grill. Blade of can opener on prep table next to ice machine. Top of ice bin. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22529244

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine in dish area. Repeat Violation

24-05-4

Detail 22529245

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Container stored on shelf across from three compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 22529243

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on cook line fryer handle. Manager placed tongs on top of oven. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22529240

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood and hood vents above cook line grill. Top of dish machine. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22529241

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall behind dish machine in dish area.

Aug 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 22182007

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine in dish area, 0 ppm. Ecolab fixed the machine during inspection, 75 ppm. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22182012

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from grill. Inside of door to kitchen ice machine. Repeat Violation

16-23-4

Detail 22182010

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22182004

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floor in corner of kitchen next to ice machine. Floor in corner of bar area.

08B-38-4

Detail 22182011

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager placed case of soda on shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-13-4

Detail 22182008

Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Strainer stored in dish area.

10-20-4

Detail 22182009

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from cook line grill. Manager had employee place tongs on prep table. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 22182006

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill and fryers greasy. Gasket of reach-in freezer across from fryers. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 22182005

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored above three compartment sink. Repeat Violation

Dec 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 2, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-28-4

Detail 21606807

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched apron and shirt and proceeded to handle bun without washing hands. Inspector stopped employee and had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-45-4

Detail 21606799

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee touched cooked chicken with dry towel.

03A-02-5

Detail 21606804

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items held on make line reach-in cooler across from fryers: cheese (48F - Cold Holding); tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); provolone (46F - Cold Holding). Manager stated items placed in cooler 2 hours prior to temperature prior to temperature being taken. Manager placed items in walk-in freezer to reduce temperature to 41F. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21606797

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Item held on cook line grill: chicken (128F - Hot Holding). Manager stated item cooked and placed in pan 20 minutes prior to temperature being taken. Manager voluntarily discarded item. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-06-4

Detail 21606795

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves. Server with nail polish handling food in server window. Manager instructed employee to wear gloves when handling food.

22-02-4

Detail 21606798

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of ice machine. Clean dishes stored on dish rack in dish area. Warning

16-23-4

Detail 21606806

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine in dish area.

36-34-5

Detail 21606794

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents above dish machine.

24-08-4

Detail 21606801

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers stored on dish rack in dish area.

36-17-5

Detail 21606800

Basic - Floor in disrepair. Walk-in freezer floor.

08B-38-4

Detail 21606809

Basic - Food stored on floor. Flatbread stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Manager discarded item. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21606793

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on fryer handle. Manager placed tongs on food prep counter. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 21606802

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Scoop handle touching chicken in reach-in cooler across from fryers. Manager placed scoop in chicken properly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21606803

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vents above grill and fryers greasy. Shelf above make line . Area behind soda nozzles of soda machine in wait station. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 21606805

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Containers stored on shelf in dry storage area.

33-16-4

Detail 21606796

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Dumpster behind the building. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

14-33-4

Detail 21606808

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in cooler in bar area.

25-06-4

Detail 21606792

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Aluminum pan lids stored above wait station soda machine. Manager turned lids over. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 21167716

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the bulk CO2 inside was not secured. A chain was added. Corrected On-Site

25-06-4

Detail 21167715

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed the guest plates in 2 locations in the dining area, with no cover. Plastic wrap was added to the top plate on each stack. Corrected On-Site

21-14-4

Detail 21167714

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed a soiled apron stored on the bulk soda rack. This was moved to the laundry basket. Corrected On-Site

Sep 22, 2021

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 3, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-22-4

Detail 20486214

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed metal shavings on the can opener blade. The blade was blade was cleaned. A new one was to be ordered. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: The can opener blade has been ordered, the can opener is in the office. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

29-17-4

Detail 20486213

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed the first soda gun at the bar lacks a drain line. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-03: No change Time Extended

Sep 2, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

35A-02-6

Detail 20483497

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly at the bar.

03A-02-5

Detail 20483494

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the cook line upright reach-in cooler, closest to the office, gator tail 50°, chicken 51°,chicken 50°, fish 47°. All were iced top and bottom, and placed in the walk-in freezer. Each item dropped 3° in 6 minutes. They were left in the freezer until reaching 41° or below. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20483499

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the diffuser on the tropical punch was soiled. This was removed and cleaned. Corrected On-Site

14-22-4

Detail 20483495

Basic - Can opener blade not kept sharp - observed metal shavings. Observed metal shavings on the can opener blade. The blade was blade was cleaned. A new one was to be ordered. Corrective Action Taken

10-17-4

Detail 20483496

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed a knife between equipment on the cook line. It was removed. Corrected On-Site

29-17-4

Detail 20483498

Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed the first soda gun at the bar lacks a drain line.

Jul 28, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 20384517

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. Corrective Action Taken

31B-03-4

Detail 20384518

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed lack of soap at the Cook line hand wash sink. Soap was added. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 20384516

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed avocados on the cook line in the make table, stickers still attached.