Gecko's Grill and Pub

7228 55 Ave E, Bradenton, FL 34203
American
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Medium Risk

Gecko's Grill And Pub, located at 7228 55 Ave E in Bradenton, Florida, had a moderate-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 61. This inspection identified two critical and four minor violations, including issues with food storage, equipment drying, and employee hygiene. Previous inspections for Gecko's Grill And Pub have predominantly fallen into the medium-risk category.

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Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
61
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
67
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
47
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
74
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
78
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed on soda fountain area glasses wet nesting.Person in charge separated. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a bucket of cut vegetables stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holders soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in dish washing machine area, employee went from soiled end to clean , grabbed clean dishes , failed to change gloves and wash hands before touching clean dishes. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee placed dishes in dishwasher,removed soiled ,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on salad make station butter (70F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed back in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)