GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR
6528 SUPERIOR AVE · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
01B-14-4High Priority – Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 broken eggs stored with intact shell eggs in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the 4 broken eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F – Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F – Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F – Cold Holding); raw beef (50F – Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit underneath the flat top grill. Observed raw chicken (52F – Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (50F – Cold Holding); house made buffalo sauce with butter (53F – Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler near service window. The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above food products to a different cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf near canned chiles in the prep area. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 3
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 2/23.
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the dish machine.
Basic 14
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the arcade bar.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the prep area.
29-18-4Basic – Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing floor drain cover in the kitchen.
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. **Repeat Violation**
05-09-4Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler near the service window.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom in the main dining area.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
12B-13-4Basic – Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the produce cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the service window in the kitchen.
29-20-5Basic – Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the prep area.
36-36-4Basic – Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler.
29-17-4Basic – Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Above liquor bottles behind the arcade bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 18, 2026 11:56 AM.
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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.