Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary
Last inspected:
4349 W Lake Mary Blvd, Lake Mary, FL 32746Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary has accumulated 362 violations across 36 inspections since 2016, averaging 10.1 per visit. The facility has faced a pattern of repeated non-compliance, with inspectors conducting callback visits after nearly every warning over the past three years. Two disciplinary actions have resulted in $400 in fines. The most frequently cited violations involve consumer advisories, ventilation, and food contact surfaces.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
This Facility
10.1
violations / inspection
10.1 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg
5.44
violations / inspection
5.44 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Seminole County Avg
0.14
closures / facility
0.14 county average
Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025089501 | $200.00 | Sep 4, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 4--2017041426 | $200.00 | Jul 12, 2017 | Fort Lauderdale |
Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary: Full Inspection History — DBPR (36)
— 6 inspections29 violations · 24 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 4 inspections28 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections27 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection10 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections31 violations · 17 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections35 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 20 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary last inspected?
- Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 5, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary are: Consumer advisory, Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary had?
- Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary has had 36 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary find?
- Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary was most recently inspected on September 5, 2025 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary ever been shut down?
- No, Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V24 (Toxic substance control) mean?
- Violation 24 (Toxic substance control) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/24.
- Has Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary been fined?
- Gator's Dockside in Lake Mary has been fined a total of $400.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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