Gators Dockside in Jacksonville
8316 Merchants Way, Jacksonville, FL 32222
Gators Dockside in Jacksonville has been cited for 148 violations across 19 inspections, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection—nearly 50 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has no emergency closure history. High-priority violations have been recurring across multiple inspections, including employee health policy violations in at least 4 inspections, chemical storage violations in 9 inspections, consumer advisory violations in 6 inspections, and allergen awareness violations in 3 inspections. Toxic substance control violations appeared in 4 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 15, 2025 documented 45 violations (5 high-priority) and resulted in "Inspection Completed - No Further Action," though the prior inspection on July 18, 2025 resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Last inspected DBPR: December 15, 2025
Gators Dockside in Jacksonville: Comparison to Duval County Averages
Gators Dockside in Jacksonville: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 4 inspections35 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 4 inspections32 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Gators Dockside in Jacksonville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gators Dockside in Jacksonville last inspected?
- Gators Dockside in Jacksonville was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 15, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gators Dockside in Jacksonville?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gators Dockside in Jacksonville are: Proper ventilation, Single-use items, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Gators Dockside in Jacksonville had?
- Gators Dockside in Jacksonville has had 19 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gators Dockside in Jacksonville find?
- Gators Dockside in Jacksonville was most recently inspected on December 15, 2025 with 16 violation(s), including 5 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gators Dockside in Jacksonville ever been shut down?
- No, Gators Dockside in Jacksonville has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- 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 V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
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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