Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon
Last inspected:
12189 S Williams St, Dunnellon, FL 34432Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection across 23 inspections on record, in line with the statewide average, but the facility displays a severe pattern of recurring high-priority violations that has prompted repeated administrative complaints. Employee health policy violations appeared in 6 of the most recent 8 inspections, toxic substance control violations in 7 of 8, and proper cooking temperature violations in 5 of 8—indicating systemic failures in core food safety practices. Chemical storage violations were cited repeatedly across 2024 and 2025. Hand washing and food contact surface violations also recurred frequently. The facility has incurred no emergency closures. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were documented on January 8, 2024 and July 22, 2025, noted as reporting-only infractions. The most recent inspection on December 9, 2025 documented 21 violations including high-priority findings in employee health policy, toxic substance control, proper cooking temperatures, and hand washing, resulting in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections27 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections5 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon last inspected?
- Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon are: Single-use items, Food contact surfaces, Toilet facilities.
- How many health inspections has Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon had?
- Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon find?
- Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended.
- Has Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon ever been shut down?
- No, Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
- Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
- Has Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Blue Gator of Dunnellon in Dunnellon operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: The Blue Gator of Dunnellon 2 (2024).
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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