GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB
7228 55 AVE E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
01B-01-4High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen area can dented on the lid seam. Person in charge removed dented can of black beans . **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4High 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. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge changed chlorine container that was empty and Dishwasher (retested Chlorine bar 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over sour cream.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warming box cheese sauce (120F – Hot Holding); marinara (89F – Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Basic 5
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee cooking food in main kitchen area watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler pickle bucket on floor . Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
29-20-5Basic – Observed very slow draining water in handwashing sink near food preparation area.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 25, 2026 12:40 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.