GATOR SHACK

With 7 inspections documented, GATOR SHACK maintains a 3.5/5 food safety rating in PUNTA GORDA. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

5088 Seminole Pratt Whitney Road
Florida, 33470
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470356

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled vent at ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 21-11-4:Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Observed residue in the quaternary sanitizer. Operator removed the soil sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed waste receptacle blocking the kitchen handwashing sink. Operator removed the waste receptacle to allow clear access to the handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10902818

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan guards soiled at Display Cooler Unit.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee dumping water at cookline handwash sink. Educated the employee.

Inspection Date: 2/27/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702498

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10702114

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 10/23/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8719580

  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the written procedure. Corrected On-Site
  • 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/ Manager: Kerry Lynn McClenithan, 06/24/2019.

Inspection Date: 9/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8439448

  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over boiled eggs at Display Cooler Unit. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at cookline next to the stove.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed missing on one of the faucets at exterior mop sink. Educated the operator. Repeat Violation
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/7/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8341407

  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed at cookline.
  • 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef over raw pork at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
  • 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.
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.