Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

GECKOS GRILL & PUB

6606 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 21, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3322243
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8341496
DBPR license6805256

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical9 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#6High Priority22-40-4

High Priority – Quaternary ammonium sanitizer in spray bottle not at proper minimum strength. Observed spray bottle sanitizer at 0ppm. The operator refilled the bottle to 200ppm.

#7High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging near canned beverages and bag in box sodas. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near liquor bottles behind the inside bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a trash can blocking the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line. The operator removed the trash can. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate22-31-4

Intermediate – Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed the shelves for clean dishes in the dish area with surface rust.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop in parmesan cheese in the produce walk in cooler. The operator removed the plastic ramekin. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the bar. The operator secured the tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#3Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in the prep area soiled with dust.

#4Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable on the cook line.

#5Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches on the cook line while preparing food. Observed an employee wearing a bracelet while preparing food. The employees removed the jewelry. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 23, 2026 12:59 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
2 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.