Gators Crossroads
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2022, Gators Crossroads has 10 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Naples average 81, so Gators Crossroads trails the local norm. The record reflects steady performance over time.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. The hot water faucet in the men's restroom does not work.
29-08-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee tied up their hair and put on a bandana. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. There is a broken wall tile by the back door and on either side of the walk in cooler door.
36-24-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice ob the door and door frame of the walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a black buildup on the fan covers in the walk in cooler.
23-03-4
78
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. There is raw ground beef thawing above canned drinks in the walkin cooler. Operator moved the ground beef to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is a buildup of dried food debris around the slicer blade.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the walls around the cook line.
36-27-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the freezer door.
14-69-4
64
May 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. There is a large hole torn in the screen at the back door. Small flying insects observed in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-15: **Time Extended**
35B-09-4
95
May 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found there are approximately 8 to 10 small flying insects in the kitchen. No small flying insects observed landing on food preparation surfaces. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee handled a cellphone then handled clean utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
12A-29-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. There is not enough water pressure at the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler to wash hands. **Warning**
27-19-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. The hand washing sink in the dish washing station is filled with dirty pans. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no accessible paper towels at the hand washing sink by the triple sink. Paper towels were made accessible. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign in the men's restroom and the hand washing sink by the walk in cooler. Operator placed handwashing signs at all sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Screen in door torn/in poor repair - vermin present. There is a large hole torn in the screen at the back door. Small flying insects observed in kitchen. **Warning**
35B-09-4
50
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Apr 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer blade guard. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank by the walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-30: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
82
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. In the glass door reach in cooler there is 1/4 pound f butter with a mold like substance on it. **Warning**
01B-07-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification for Linda Pauly, 12/3/2018 has expired, there is no other food manager for the establishment. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer blade guard. **Warning**
22-02-4
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. Employee food safety training for Janice Clay has expired. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank by the walk-in cooler. **Warning**
51-11-4
58
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a radio speaker inside of the hand washing sink by the cook line. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand sink by the triple sink.
31B-02-4
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. Some of the employees have not signed the food employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided the operator with another copy. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. The shelves in the walk-in cooler are rusted and pitted. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
70
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a broom and dust bin inside of the hand washing sink next to the walk-in cooler. Operator removed the broom and dust bin. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. There is rust pitting the shelves in the walk-in cooler.
14-17-4
86
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef and raw alligator are stored over unwashed potatoes. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. In the walk-in cooler raw ground beef is stored over canned beer. Operator moved items to proper storage order. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. One of the customers has a dog in the bar area.
35A-01-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. The water at the hand washing sink next to the walk-in cooler does not exceed 84F after running the hot water for four minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Smoking or vaping in an enclosed indoor workplace. There are numerous customers smoking inside in the bar area.
54-01-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gators Crossroads last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gators Crossroads on file is from Apr 22, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gators Crossroads?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gators Crossroads.
How does Gators Crossroads compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Gators Crossroads most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Gators Crossroads' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gators Crossroads have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gators Crossroads means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gators Crossroads inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gators Crossroads is inspected around three times per year on average.
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