Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
100
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview stretching back to 2022. On Jan 21, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around one violation lately and about four violations before that.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview's latest score of 100 sits above the Sarasota average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled dish racks. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler at start of cook line cold holding hard cooked eggs 69F, cut tomatoes 53F, feta 51F, blue cheese 53F, ham 48F. Manager discarded eggs and moved other products to walk in cooler. Service on reach in cooler began during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on cleaned slicer at blade guard. Manager had employee clean during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled dish racks. **Warning**
23-03-4
74
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
70
Aug 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic containers in hand wash sink. Manager removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. .Observed deli container in bulk flour bin. Manager removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle-in bulk rice. Manager removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust in beer walk in cooler fan cover with cooked food cooling. Employee cleaned dust. **Corrected On-Site**
36-50-4
78
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in bulk spice bin. Manager removed and replaced with scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
95
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on pull out drawer on cook line Reachin Cooler pull out drawers Hamburger 49F, Sliced Cheese 50F. Observed in Reachin Cooler at beginning of cook line Reachin Cooler Ham Turkey and Cheese 57F (cut in 1 container), Tzatziki Sauce 60F. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed on Walkin Freezer floor, Cases of Pork. Manager corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor by slicer. Manager corrected by removing to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
78
Jan 3, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
47
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed on cooks line quaternary sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm. Manager corrected to 200 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-52-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacuum breaker at hose Bibb splitter. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
29-34-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on vent and ceiling tiles at beginning of cooks line.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on cutting board on cooks line. Manager corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on metal food pans on storage rack.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Reachin Freezer on cooks line holding product not hard, in defrosting cycle and with ice buildup. Kitchen Manager to call for service. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed flooring in disrepair with holes on surface in front of Walkin Freezer , and on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed 4"x2" opening in hallway wall at rear entrance ramp.
36-24-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed chefs knife between Reachin Cooler and Reachin Freezer on cooks line. Corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shields missing in Dishwashing Machine area as well as above preparation area.
38-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hoods.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on dumpster, manager corrected by closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelving in Walkin Cooler .
14-17-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Coving missing and wall damaged between entrance ramp and Walkin Freezer . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-03-4
41
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview.
How does Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gecko's Grill and Pub on Hillview is inspected around three times per year on average.
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