RJ GATOR'S SEA GRILL AND BAR

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing beer in beer cooler in back near exit door with standing beer with mold on floor.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed beer cooler in back near exit door with beer lines and component with black mold like substances.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in beer cooler outside near back door with black mold like substance.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef on shelf in walk-in cooler over cooked ribs. Operator switched out items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer with dried food particles. Operator was in the process of cleaning the slicer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clear container lid in handwashing sink on cook line. Operator removed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on shelf next to microwave on the cook line. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed edges and corners of floor on the cook line with excess grease and soil. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tile near dish machine around floor drain with cracked and pieces missing. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed wall in chemical storage area with missing drywall above the cove molding.

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in breading cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Fish not held frozen before, during and after being packaged onsite using a reduced oxygen packaging method. See stop sale. Observed salmon bearing a label that it is to be removed from packaging before thawing, thawed in packaging. Operator voluntarily discarded salmon. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili at 128F, operator stated it had been in hot well approximately 1 hour. Operator reheated chili to 165F. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on 2 wire rack in dry storage area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Employee was in the process of cleaning ice machine. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed all ceiling vents throughout kitchen and server area with excess grease and soil.

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach in bar area on floor under liquor wells. Observed 1 dead roach along wall across from bar. Operator removed dead roaches and cleaned areas. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor beneath fryers with a build up of grease and food debris.

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles missing in walk-in cooler in front of walk-in freezer. Observed floor tiles missing in disrepair under fryers.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop in sugar in back food preparation area. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in 3 door reach-in cooler on cook line.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dish rack in dish machine area. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed surface rust on clean dish rack in dish machine area at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dry food storage area behind racks with black mold like substance. Observed wall at end of cook line next to fryer station with excess soil a pond grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-25: Observed wall in dry food storage area behind racks with black mold like substance. Observed wall at end of cook line next to fryer station with excess soil and grease at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust on clean dishes chemical fruit rack in dish area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed surface rust on clean dish rack in dish room. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed all areas of floors in kitchen along walls and cove molding with excess grease amped soil build-up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed all areas of floors in kitchen along walls and cove molding with excess grease amped soil build-up. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors beneath all equipment with grease and food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Onserved floors beneath equipment soiled with grease and food debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line solid with grease, soil and food debris, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed gaskets on reach-in coolers on cooks line solid with grease, soil and food debris. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed interior of reach-in coolers on cook line with excess soil and food debris Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen on cook line next to hand wash sink and soda syrup holder with excess grease and soil. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-09: Observed wall in kitchen on cook line next to hand wash sink and soda syrup holder with excess grease and soil. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black mold like substance on back wall of ice machine. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed black mold like substance on back wall of ice machine at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.observed floor tile under deep fryer cracked and broken. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed floor tile under deep fryer cracked and broken at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed back wall in dish area behind faucet with black mold like substance. - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-27: Observed back wall in dish area behind faucet with black mold like substance at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employees with expired food handlers certification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-25: Ice build up still present at the time of this inspection. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda dispensers soiled with build up Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Racks in dry storage area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Throughout kitchen, dish area, dry storage area and under equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Holes in wall at dish machine. Holes in wall in food prep area near slicer Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-22: Time Extended

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided to operator. Operator signed agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in the reach in cooler,a plate in container of chicken wings used as a scoop. Operator removed plate. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on prep line reach in cooler.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed through out kitchen, under cookline, and under triple sink.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed large bucket of pickles stored on floor of walk in cooler.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents over cook line. Observed on gaskets of reach in cooler on cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed through out kitchen and dish washing room. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee touched sweet potatoes fries, no gloves. Operator discarded fries. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed employee touched sweet potatoes fries, no gloves. Operator discarded fries.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed 2 employees on the cook line. Employees placed hair restraints on. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed underneath the shelves and equipment throughout the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall, missing tiles. Wall in prep area across the slicer.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled in the reach in coolers on the cook line. Area around soda nozzles soiled, soda machine at wait station. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed squid and shrimp thawing in standing water in the prep sink. Operator placed the items in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall across the slicer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed chilli in walk in cooler. chilli (47F - Cold Holding) held overnight. Operator discarded.

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans on seams,artichoke hearts, and clam juice. Operator discarded items.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed packaging of ground beef stored over crab legs in the reach in freezer. Operator placed crab legs on upper shelf in freezer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed chilli in walk in cooler. chilli (47F - Cold Holding) held overnight. Operator discarded.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun and soda holsters soiled in bar area.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple items not date labeled in walk in cooler. Operator dated items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine by walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on reach in coolers and freezers throughout the kitchen.

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in prep area by the mixer.

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen, and in dry storage in walk in cooler and walk in freezer..As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed on a cook line 6 tongs stored on equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler doors soiled at the cook line, and throughout the kitchen. Shelves underneath prep tables soiled. Observed area around soda nozzles soiled, in small bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed two bags of onions stored next to pulled pork. Operator removed the onions and placed the onions on shelf with other produce. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed throughout kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. The following item raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); was hold in reach in cooler at the cook line that was with open hood. Per operator chicken was placed in the reach in cooler hour and half ago. Operator placed chicken in freezer to cool. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer. Operator cleaned the slicer. Observed soda holsters soiled in the bar area.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine by the dry storage. Operator cleaned ice machine before end of inspection. Ice bin in the bar has soiled soda lines.

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator posted the current license. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed throughout the kitchen. Floor in walk in freezer.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed box of to go cups stored on the floor in dry storage. Operator placed box on shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed six tongs . Operator placed the tongs to be cleaned. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door soiled on cook line. Gaskets soiled in reach in cooler on the cook line.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the prep sink.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spatula stored in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed spatula. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed food containers wet nested.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on surface of walk in cooler shelves.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken over raw beef in walk in freezer not commercially packaged. Employee moved chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting boards on cook line.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing rubber bracelet on cook line. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket in reach in cooler in front prep area.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in entire kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler fan soiled with dust.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed soiled wall in dishwasher area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation