GATOR SHACK
4651 US 98
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/25/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fish at 43F in walk in cooler. Operator removed from packaging. Corrected On-Site
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 14-25-5:Basic - Establishment using wood (other than a hard, close-grained wood) as a food-contact surface as shelf covering in walk in cooler .
- 06-06-5:Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Raw shrimp in water at 43 F. Operator placed in walk in cooler near dishwasher. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Shaker can with seasoning on top of onions on cook line. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw fish in water, temperature tested at 66 F for less than 15 minutes. Operator applied rapid cooling in freezer. Fish was tested at 40 F. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw fish in water, temperature tested at 66 F for less than 15 minutes. Operator applied rapid cooling in freezer. Fish was tested at 40 F. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as a dump sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2025 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 8/21/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair: reach in chest freezer repaired with duct tape.
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding units on line.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook was educated and washed hands. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over macaroni and cheese. Operator removed chicken and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink for ketchup bottles.
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/21/2024 revealed 6 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at hand washing sink, vent not covered. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-20: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/14/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
2
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation Warning
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall at hand washing sink, vent not covered. Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flies in kitchen, not landing on food. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. BBQ pork vacuum packed on 11/8. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime: cutting boards Warning
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Operator obtained strips. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator added hot water sanitation dishwasher. Operator will need to contact plan review. Warning
- 03G-06-5:Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. BBQ pork vacuum packed on 11/8. Operator removed and voluntarily discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/14/2023 revealed 9 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Mahi-mahi at 38 F, operator sliced packages. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
- 36-01-4:Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at line. Repeat Violation
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle at triple sink.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over lettuce. Operator removed. 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/ E. Tillman 7/9/18
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, can opener blade. Operator cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 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. Provided Operator with the Food Reporting Agreement, and they signed form. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta salad in walk in cooler made on 7/8 not date marked. Operator date marked Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2023 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).