Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB

7228 55 AVE E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34203

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3492376
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8855554
DBPR license5104185

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#5High Priority41-07-4

High Priority – Container of medicine improperly stored on cooks line in main kitchen area.employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over dairy.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate29-39-4

Intermediate – Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Basic 4

#1Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic25-05-4

Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in dry storage single service started on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic21-38-4

Basic – Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor by fryers.Person in charge placed empty container under sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 1:44 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
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.