Gecko's Grill and Pub
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
61
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Gecko's Grill and Pub stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 17, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Restaurants in Bradenton average 83, so Gecko's Grill and Pub trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
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
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
61
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used bathroom and returned to cooks line,put on clean gloves and touched clean service utensil and failed to wash hands in main kitchen area before putting on clean gloves. Employee placed utensil in dish washing machine area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dish washing machine area handwashing sink had a box of gloves in sink and a large colander on sink. Person in charge removed all and washed sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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 employees.
29-39-4
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. Observed in bar area soda gun holder has mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
67
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Aug 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Rice (90F - Hot Holding); Black beans and corn (87F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that in had been on the hot well for approximately 30 minutes. Observed Rice start time 4:00pm End Time 4:20pm (170F - Reheating); Black beans and corn Start Time 3:55 End Time 4:15pm (168F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Rice 109°F Black beans and corn 145F Person in charge stated the rice was reheated in the microwave and put on hot line appropriately 30 minutes ago.Person in charge stated he did not take the reheated temperature of the rice after it came out of the microwave and put on the hot line for hot holding. Person in charge placed rice in microwave to be reheated at 11:45am. **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill 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** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
82
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Rice (90F - Hot Holding); Black beans and corn (87F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that in had been on the hot well for approximately 30 minutes. Observed Rice start time 4:00pm End Time 4:20pm (170F - Reheating); Black beans and corn Start Time 3:55 End Time 4:15pm (168F - Reheating) **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad Reach in cooler Cut Tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); Pico De Gallo (52F - Cold Holding) Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw ground Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Pasta (55F - Cold Holding); pastrami (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (54F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on ime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that all food products had been in the coolers for approximately 1 hour and placed all in Walk in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge did not know when they were prepared and voluntarily discarded the Meatballs. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in dish room area in main kitchen Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary Retested 300ppm); **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area by Walk in cooler can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge did not know when they were prepared and voluntarily discarded the Meatballs. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in Walk in cooler raw Tuna in intact reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge on Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Person in charge removed from ROP. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill 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** **Warning**
23-03-4
39
Jul 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.
22-20-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in front bar area soda holster soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
74
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Beef over cooked roast beef. Person in charge removed raw beef. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area by dish machine. Person in charge filled paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
78
Aug 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired Devon.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled ceiling vents and tiles with dust and grease.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic glasses stacked above fountain beverage - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda guns and holders soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned soda guns. Observed grease soiled hood vents over the grill and fryers. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gecko's Grill and Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gecko's Grill and Pub on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gecko's Grill and Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gecko's Grill and Pub.
How does Gecko's Grill and Pub compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Gecko's Grill and Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Gecko's Grill and Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gecko's Grill and Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gecko's Grill and Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gecko's Grill and Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gecko's Grill and Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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