Gators Dockside in Eustis
Last inspected:
15241 Us 441, Eustis, FL 32726Gators Dockside in Eustis has accumulated 410 violations across 35 inspections since 2016, averaging 11.7 per visit. The restaurant has faced one disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine. Fire safety inspections documented electrical wiring in disrepair, with a missing cover plate noted at a food preparation area. Top recurring violations include improper ventilation, chemical storage issues, and missing consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gators Dockside in Eustis: Comparison to Lake County Averages
This Facility
11.7
violations / inspection
11.7 violations per inspection
Lake County Avg
6.29
violations / inspection
6.29 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Lake County Avg
0.08
closures / facility
0.08 county average
Gators Dockside in Eustis: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2019012387 | $200.00 | Jan 10, 2019 | Miami (Doral) |
Gators Dockside in Eustis: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Cover plate missing at chicken reach in
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Gators Dockside in Eustis: Full Inspection History — DBPR (35)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections31 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 18 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections34 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 20 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections29 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections34 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Gators Dockside in Eustis: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gators Dockside in Eustis last inspected?
- Gators Dockside in Eustis was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 26, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gators Dockside in Eustis?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gators Dockside in Eustis are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Gators Dockside in Eustis had?
- Gators Dockside in Eustis has had 35 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 11.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gators Dockside in Eustis find?
- Gators Dockside in Eustis was most recently inspected on February 26, 2026 with 11 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gators Dockside in Eustis ever been shut down?
- No, Gators Dockside in Eustis has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- Has Gators Dockside in Eustis had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Gators Dockside in Eustis has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Gators Dockside in Eustis faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Gators Dockside in Eustis has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Gators Dockside in Eustis been fined?
- Gators Dockside in Eustis has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Gators Dockside in Eustis operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Gator's Dockside (2015).
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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