GATORS DOCKSIDE
GATORS DOCKSIDE is among the lower-graded kitchens we track. Its most recent inspection on November 6, 2025 put it at 30/100 — an F on our A–F scale.
Inspectors cited 3 high-priority, 6 intermediate, and 13 basic violations. That leaves it near the bottom of Brevard County on health score. Its trend is downward, not up. Safer, higher-graded options nearby are listed below.
F grade · 30/100 · near the bottom of Brevard County on health score
Get directions Call (321) 783-5136
Safer options nearby
Higher-graded restaurants close to GATORS DOCKSIDE, by Florida DBPR grade:
- HAMPTON INN & SUITES CAPE CANAVERAL CRUISE PORT
Restaurant details
- Health grade
- F (30/100)
- Violations
- 22 total — 3 high-priority, 6 intermediate, 13 basic
- Address
- 683 DAVE NISBET DR, Cape Canaveral, FL
- Cuisine
- American
- Categories
- American restaurant, Bar, Bar & grill, Brunch restaurant, Chicken restaurant, Family restaurant
- Price
- $20–30
- Rating
- 4.1 stars (2679 reviews)
- Neighborhood
- Port Canaveral
- Seats
- 336
- Phone
- (321) 783-5136
- Website
- Official website
Community Rating
Reviews via GoogleOverall Score
32 / 100
Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.
Opening hours
- Monday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM to 10 PM
- Saturday
- 10 AM to 10 PM
- Sunday
- 10 AM to 10 PM
Inspection history
The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.
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November 6, 2025 · Routine - Food
Inspection Completed - No Further Action
3 high-priority · 6 intermediate · 13 basic
- 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
- 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 11 — Employee health knowledge; no ill/symptomatic employee present
- 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided (×2)
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
- 47 — Electrical wiring/outlets in good repair (reporting only)
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September 4, 2025 · Routine - Food
Emergency Order Callback Complied
0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 0 basic
No violations cited.
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September 3, 2025 · Routine - Food
Emergency order recommended
4 high-priority · 5 intermediate · 10 basic
- 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
- 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
- 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×2)
- 10 — In-use food dispensing utensils properly stored
- 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
- 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
- 24 — Storage & handling of clean equipment and utensils; air drying
- 27 — Water source safe; hot and cold water under pressure
- 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention (×3)
- 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
- 32 — Bathrooms
- 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests
- 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
- 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
- 51 — Other conditions of sanitary & safe operation
This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →
Data last updated: November 6, 2025