GECKOS GRILL & PUB
6606 S TAMIAMI TRL · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34231
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked gyro meat (50F – Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F – Cold Holding) in the two drawer cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the above food items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the items in another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging above liquor bottles behind the inside bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the end of the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Basic 4
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
24-06-4Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelving with a rusted surface in the dish area.
10-13-5Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected on top of the machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-keg cooler behind the inside bar.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 14, 2026 12:59 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.