Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City
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313 Nw Commons Loop, Lake City, FL 32055Gator's Dockside in Lake City has accumulated 211 violations across 30 inspections dating back to at least 2021, averaging 7.0 violations per inspection — significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. Fire safety violations involving portable fire extinguisher gauges in the red zone were cited in 2021. High-priority violations have been recurring, including employee health reporting violations cited in three of the most recent four inspections, food contact surface violations appearing across multiple inspections, and approved food source violations documented consistently. Chemical storage violations have been cited in five of the past eight inspections. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 resulted in 12 violations including high-priority findings and was completed with no further action, following a July 2025 warning that led to compliance at callback.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City: Comparison to Columbia County Averages
Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)
— 2 fire violations
— Complaint Full · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued
— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Administrative complaint recommended
Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 5 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 5 inspections32 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections18 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City last inspected?
- Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City had?
- Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City find?
- Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City ever been shut down?
- No, Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Gator's Dockside Lake City in Lake City has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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.
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