How many health inspections has GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL had?

GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?

No, GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Water supply.

What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?

DISEASE TRANSMISSION: Without a written employee health policy, sick food workers transmit Norovirus (20 million US cases/year), Hepatitis A (causes liver failure), Salmonella, Shigella, and E. coli O157:H7. CDC estimates 40% of restaurant outbreaks involve ill food workers. A single infected employee can contaminate food for thousands of customers. Maintain written employee health policy addressing: reporting of symptoms (vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever), diagnosed illnesses (Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, Shigella, E. coli), exclusion and restriction criteria, and return-to-work requirements. Train all employees on policy at hiring and annually.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?

PATHOGEN SURVIVAL: Undercooking is a leading cause of foodborne illness. Salmonella in poultry survives below 165°F — causes 1.35 million US infections annually. E. coli O157:H7 in ground beef survives below 155°F — causes bloody diarrhea and kidney failure. Trichinella in pork survives below 145°F. Proper cooking is the critical kill step that destroys these pathogens. Cook to minimum internal temperatures: Poultry/stuffing/reheated foods: 165°F for 15 seconds. Ground meats: 155°F for 15 seconds. Pork/beef/fish/eggs (immediate service): 145°F for 15 seconds. Whole roasts: 145°F for 4 minutes. Verify with calibrated probe thermometer in thickest part. Microwave cooking: 165°F, rotate, stand 2 minutes.

GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL

304 SR 26, Melrose, FL 32666

Putnam County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR LLC · License: SEA6400842

GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL in Melrose, FL has 29 inspections on record with 147 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

29Inspections

147Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 5, 2025

Inspection History (29)

Mar 5, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Aug 28, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jun 10, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V06 Handwashing facilities

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jul 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Mar 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V11 Food in good condition

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 16, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 14, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 3, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 22, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 29, 2021 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 11, 2021 — Complaint Full· 11 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Feb 11, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 24, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2018 — Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 16, 2018 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 28, 2016 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Sep 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

How Does This Facility Compare?

GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Putnam County average of 0.16 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL had?: GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL has had 29 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL ever been shut down?: No, GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at GATOR BAIT SPORTS BAR & GRILL are: Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting, Water supply.

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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).

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