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
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 6
03D-01-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (92F – Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken had been cooked approximately 3 hours prior. The operator moved the chicken to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-6High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects near the handwashing sink in the prep area. **Warning**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salsa verde in the reach in cooler nearest the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
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 cooked pork date marked 6/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F – Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F – Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F – Cold Holding); raw beef (46F – Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F – Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated a temperature check was conducted at 10:30 and the food products temped at 41F or below. The operator moved the above foods to another walk in cooler. Observed cooked rice (48F – Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice has been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 1
16-36-4Intermediate – No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
Basic 10
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling vent cover missing in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in the arcade.
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4Basic – Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
10-02-4Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a scoop used for sugar stored on top of a soiled container lid in the prep area. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage shed.
42-01-4Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep area. The operator properly stored the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in the prep area. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 1:58 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.