GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB
351 N CATTLEMEN RD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34232
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
41-07-4High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of laxative stored with spices in the back prep area. Operator disposed of medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4High Priority – Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves touch their face and then grab clean equipment without changing gloves or washing their hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator placed bacon on the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employee restroom. Operator put in more towels. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 7
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine bins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in bags of spices in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Observed a ceiling vent in the dry storage area with dust build up.
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above food in the kitchen and dry storage food. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the floor of the chemical storage area with standing water. Operator stated it was due to the employee not fully turning off the mop sink hose.
10-01-5Basic – In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of flour in the prep area. Operator placed handle above food. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed employees thawing beef in standing water. Operator had them turn on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:29 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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2 observation(s)
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.