NAV-A-GATOR

NAV-A-GATOR in ARCADIA has 5 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 5 reports on file

Southwest Riverview Circle
Florida, 34269
DeSoto County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/18/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 10928397

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in reach freezer on cook line, torn gaskets.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer, on cook line with food debris on gaskets. Observed cook cleaning gaskets completely. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 3 lbs of chicken wings in reach in cooler temping at 57F. Observed Chef volunteered to automatically dispose of wings. Corrected On-Site

3/31/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10713229

Met Inspection Standards

3 high, 2 int, 6 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on backsides of reach in coolers, on line, food debris on handles. Observed employees cleaning handles Corrected On-Site
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooves in cutting boards throughout kitchen.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed torn gasket on reach in freezer, on make line.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a sack of potatoes stored on floor in walk in cooler. Observed employees removing, and storing 6 inches off floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave with food splatter all inside. Observed operator cleaning out microwave. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach in freezer soiled with food. Observed employees cleaning gaskets. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cooks putting gloves on, no hand washing.
  • 12A-28-4: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. Observed cook touching hat, then resuming food prep, without washing hands.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at fish station, white fish at 50 F at 11:28, observed operator ice down fish, re temperatures at 12:14 at 47 F Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards with food stains on them throughout kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fish in water and ice, in a container, in hand sink. Observed employee remove fish. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/5/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8788771

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on cook line some build up on back side of door handles.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen with groove marks on them.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet towel under cutting board by slicer. Observed operator removing cloth. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board next to slicer with food stains on it.

3/12/2024· 2y ago

Visit ID: 8557855

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling above cook line with accumulation of black dust.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple items in walk in freezer stored on floor.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods with grease buildup.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink being used as a dump sink next to 3 compartment sink in bar.

11/21/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8383627

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed