Gator's Dockside

96150 David Hallman Parkway, Yulee, FL 32097
American
Last inspected: Sep 30, 2025
33
Score
High Risk

Gator's Dockside, located at 96150 David Hallman Parkway in Yulee, FL, underwent a high-risk inspection on September 30, 2025, with a score of 33. This inspection identified three critical, one major, and eleven minor violations. Previous inspections for Gator's Dockside have also predominantly resulted in high-risk classifications.

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Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
11
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
33
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
27
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
64
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Jul 5, 2022
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
43
Violations — Sep 30, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine in kitchen area was soiled
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 1 tank in beer walk in cooler not secured. Operator secured the tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 1 dented can of black eyed peas on lower shelf at the end of the cook line. Operator stated they do not sell this product, employee was suppose to take home. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line was not wearing a beard guard
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on multiple reach in coolers in kitchen torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - Floors, walls and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under counters in both bar areas soiled All floors in kitchen area soiled Floors in walk in freezer soiled Multiple ceiling vents in kitchen area soiled
36-73-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. In reach in coolers at end of cook line lid on slaw container has melted edge.
14-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface. Ice shovel stored on soiled lip on top of ice machine. Observed operator clean and sanitize area and ice shovel. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave on cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food speed rack at end of cook line soiled Frying machines on cook line are heavily soiled with grease and oil underneath and sides them. Gasket on multiple reach in coolers dirty **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
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. Observed employee on cook line handle trash can. Employee took gloves off, put new gloves on then went back to his station and touched a wing sauce bowl without washing hands. Manager educated employee on hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. 3 flies observed in food prep area. 6 flies observed around soda syrup boxes in kitchen area. **Warning**
35A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at end of cook line, ranch dressing made in house, (50F - Cold Holding) operator stated that it had been out for use. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in hand wash sink in prep area. No paper towels at hand wash sink in cook line area. Manager put paper towels in both areas **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)