Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GILLIGANS ISLAND BAR & GRILL

5253 OCEAN BLVD · SARASOTA · Sarasota County · FL 34242

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 11, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3428976
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8718002
DBPR license6804312

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority2 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes , salad dressing, and celery in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Intermediate 2

#8Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed 2 soda nozzles soiled at bar. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed soap in squeeze bottle and chemical in spray bottle unlabeled in dish machine area.

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked between bar and kitchen entrance.

#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged door with holes around handle on walk in cooler in back rooms by ice machine.

#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor.Observed cases of tomatoes on floor in walk in cooler.

#5Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic38-01-4

Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed corner of light shield above cook line damaged. Missing shield in preparation area.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:03 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
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.