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
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to clean pans on the cook line. Operator removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the meeting room bar.
Basic 7
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup being used as a scoop in a container of dressing. Operator removed the cup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
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. Operator showed that they were in the process of cleaning the tiles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator stated they are in the process of ordering new ones.
33-12-4Basic – Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the front dumpster with a hole starting to grow due to rust.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the chemical storage area. Operator stated it was due to a faulty hose. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
35B-02-4Basic – Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the front kitchen prep area. Operator unplugged the zapper. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken not covered in the kitchen reach in freezer, and containers of shrimp not covered in the walk in freezer. Operator covered the food. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 4, 2026 1:35 PM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.