GILLIGANS ISLAND BAR & GRILL
5253 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
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 Dishwashing Machine at 0ppm after several runs. Chef corrected during inspection to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish over rice on cooking rack and shell eggs over ready to eat diced onions and cheese sauce in Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed deodorant next to muffins in rear Walkin Cooler .
Intermediate 1
05-07-4Intermediate – Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.Observed broken thermometer not working in Walkin Cooler .
Basic 6
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle soufflé cups in salsa, butter, and sauce on cook line.
12B-02-4Basic – Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee eating on frontred cutting board in kitchen, and employee eating next to clean dishes in dishwasher area. Observed employee drink in Reachin Freezer in kitchen.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.Observed food pans wet nesting on storage rack near Dishwashing Machine.Educated Dishwasher on proper drying. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed case of tomato, onions, and pickle bucket on floor in Walkin Cooler .
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on cook line oven door. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
33-11-4Basic – Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug in disrepair on dumpster.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 24, 2026 12:36 PM.
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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.