EVERGLADES GATOR GRILL

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed in mini fridge; raw beef over alligator. Operator changed order during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Corrected On-Site Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Warning

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed in fridge next to mini fridge with ambient temp of 51F. The following tcs foods stored inside: cooked pork (45F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (48F - Cold Holding); raw mahi (46F - Cold Holding); frog legs (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (45F - Cold Holding); hot dogs (45F - Cold Holding). As per operator, they're not sure how long items have been in fridge. Operator voluntarily discarded items. Warning

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of oil on floor in lobby. Warning

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in reach in freezer next to kitchen exit. Warning

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-08: Time Extended

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Warning

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in mini fridge; raw burger over cheese. Operator moved cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed no certificate. Warning

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on knife magnet. Warning

Intermediate - Well water testing report/documentation is not available upon request. Observed no report available. Warning

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site. Warning

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed yellow rice at 127° F at the rice cooker. As per employee less than 30 minutes. Repeat Violation Warning

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Form was provided to operator Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Firm was provided to operator. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Kaylynn Cross expired 12/2023 and Sergio Cajout expired 12/23.Mary Frank 2 weeks ( new) Warning

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package inside the reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone above the preparation table next to reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a spoon touching the cooked rice inside the rice cooker. Warning

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board observed wet wiping cloth under white cutting board.. Repeat Violation Warning

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters very soiled with grease. Warning

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an opened water bottle inside the reach in cooler. Warning

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop inside the mop sink. Warning

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on top of white cutting board. Warning