Inspection Report

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GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB ON HILLVIEW

1900 HILLVIEW ST · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34239

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3743005
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13781507
DBPR license6805014

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical6 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#4High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed bacon on top of cooling cart in walkin cooler over pasta and sandwiches. Manager/Operator relocated food to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed hose off of splitter at mop sink without vacuum breaker.

Intermediate 1

#6Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed slicer blade guard with food debris. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. Observed 2 hood filters damaged.

#2Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust buildup on walkin cooler fan covers, beer and food cooler.

#3Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.Observed rusted shelves on a walkin cooler shelving unit.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:18 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.