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GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB

351 N CATTLEMEN RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 24, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3717099
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13755592
DBPR license6804940

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority22-41-4

High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish machine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm chlorine. Container of sanitizer was empty, manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over ready to eat dressings in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the tuna. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mixer head soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Interior of both ice machines in the kitchen soiled **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Several ceiling tiles in the kitchen soiled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#3Basic08B-39-4

Basic – Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting into an avocado before washing. Employee washed the avocado. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls in the beer keg walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:42 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)

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