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GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR

6528 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3652402
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13478328
DBPR license6805738

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the upright 2-door cooler outside of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The operator stated a temperature check was performed more than 4 hours prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationStop Sale
#9High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52F – Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The operator stated a temperature check was performed more than 4 hours prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the arcade bar. The operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic08B-49-4

Basic – Employee beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic10-17-4

Basic – In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the knife for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-01-5

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 the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic21-44-1

Basic – Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a table near cooked bacon near the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:05 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 43 · Separation from living/private areas and restricted kitchen access
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.