Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose
Last inspected:
304 Sr 26, Melrose, FL 32666Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose has accumulated 165 violations across 32 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.2 per visit. The facility has not been shut down and faces no fines on record. Recurring violations center on employee health reporting, food contact surfaces, and water supply issues. Recent inspections show a pattern of warnings followed by compliant callbacks, with the most recent visit in February 2026 resulting in no violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose: Comparison to Putnam County Averages
Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose: Full Inspection History — DBPR (32)
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 4 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 6 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— 4 inspections23 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections20 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections19 violations · 12 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose last inspected?
- Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 6, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose are: Employee health reporting, Food contact surfaces, Water supply.
- How many health inspections has Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose had?
- Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose has had 32 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose find?
- Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose was most recently inspected on February 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose ever been shut down?
- No, Gator Bait Sports Bar & Grill in Melrose has no emergency closures 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.
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