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
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side hot holding unit: Marinara sauce (98F – Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (105F – Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator removed them to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the employee restroom. Operator placed more there. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the special event bar. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 5
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in the back dry storage area. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored with customer food and not identified. Operator removed the lunch. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5Basic – Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop placed inside the bin. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 25, 2026 1:19 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.