GECKOS GRILL & PUB
6606 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed thawed mahi in reduced oxygen packaging with a label on the case indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (52F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F – Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F – Cold Holding); hot dogs (51F – Cold Holding); cooked meatballs (50F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator moved the above foods to the walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
27-16-4Intermediate – Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed the hot water shut off at the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator turned on the hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 10
36-32-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at the end of the cook line.
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust above the prep and dish area.
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed a cutting board exposed to splash from the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator removed the cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1Basic – 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 thawed mahi in reduced oxygen packaging with a label on the case indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the mahi. **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath storage rack in dry storage.
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed a box of tortilla chips stored on the floor in dry storage. The operator properly stored the tortilla chips. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5Basic – 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 handle. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
16-46-4Basic – Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dish area.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the entrance to the cook line.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 7:35 AM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.