GATORS CROSSROADS
19800 TAMIAMI TRL E
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/14/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 31B-04-4: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
- 35B-09-4: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
- 12A-29-4: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. Employee handled a cellphone then handled clean utensils without washing hands. Warning
- 35A-02-7: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
- 27-19-4: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
- 31A-09-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/14/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/15/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. There is a buildup of ice around the walk-in freezer door.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the kitchen.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. There is a buildup of grease on the hood filters.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer blade and blade guard. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/15/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 4/30/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4: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**
- 31B-04-4: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**
- 22-02-4: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/30/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank by the walk-in cooler. Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handwashing sign in the men's bathroom. Warning
- 01B-07-4: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
- 53A-03-7: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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. There is dried food debris on the slicer blade guard. Warning
- 53B-14-5: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/1/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/18/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
1
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4: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
- 31A-09-4: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
- 31B-02-4: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.
- 11-26-1: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**
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/18/2023 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 1 basic).