Gecko's Grill and Pub
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
58
Score
Across the available record, Gecko's Grill and Pub has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Gecko's Grill and Pub was last inspected on Oct 8, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Gecko's Grill and Pub's 58 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cases of chafing fuel stored over food products in the catering area. Operator moved them. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed a case of raw fish stored over shredded cheese in the cook line. Operator moved it. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed their can opener and its holder with debris build up.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling vents in the establishment with dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed the floor of the side bar and the cook line with debris build up.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water, pickles, and Pork stored on the floor of the walk in cooler. Operator placed them on shelves. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
58
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the central top make table of the cook line. Operator states they were replaced approximately 3hrs ago. Operator iced the cooler and placed the out of temp products inside the reach in cooler with ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found, Observed approximately 8 small flying insects around the back prep area, with two landing in clean dishes. Operator cleaned the dishes. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator did not have a quaternary test kit for their sanitizer buckets. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee phone and speaker stored above/with food items in the kitchen. Operator removed the items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed an ice scoop in ice at the two server ice machine. Operator removed the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
61
Dec 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High 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**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the special event bar. **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop placed inside the bin. Operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
16-21-4
Basic - 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**
14-01-5
Basic - 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**
08B-49-4
55
May 17, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to clean pans on the cook line. Operator removed the pans. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the meeting room bar.
31B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup being used as a scoop in a container of dressing. Operator removed the cup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Operator showed that they were in the process of cleaning the tiles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator stated they are in the process of ordering new ones.
14-09-4
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the front dumpster with a hole starting to grow due to rust.
33-12-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the chemical storage area. Operator stated it was due to a faulty hose. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the front kitchen prep area. Operator unplugged the zapper. **Corrective Action Taken**
35B-02-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken not covered in the kitchen reach in freezer, and containers of shrimp not covered in the walk in freezer. Operator covered the food. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
41
Oct 30, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator placed bacon on the top shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of laxative stored with spices in the back prep area. Operator disposed of medicine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves touch their face and then grab clean equipment without changing gloves or washing their hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw beef in the walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employee restroom. Operator put in more towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed employees thawing beef in standing water. Operator had them turn on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of flour in the prep area. Operator placed handle above food. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the floor of the chemical storage area with standing water. Operator stated it was due to the employee not fully turning off the mop sink hose.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine bins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above food in the kitchen and dry storage food. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Observed a ceiling vent in the dry storage area with dust build up.
36-34-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in bags of spices in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
35
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting peppers before washing them. Employee washed cut and uncut peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Employee cut celery without washing them. Employee washed celery after cutting. **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
95
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Bartender primed and refilled the machine. New reading 50 ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a employee handling raw chicken, and changed gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Pepper Jack cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. The following items were stored in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the expo area cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Pico sauce (50F - Cold Holding) . Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for more them 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the expo area cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Pico sauce (50F - Cold Holding) . Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for more them 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat Mac n Cheese in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed fish below mac n cheese. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like build up on the can opener blade and the dough mixer head in the back prep area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off in employee bathroom in back of kitchen. Manager stated that he called a plumber to fix the problem. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling around the vents in the back preparation area. **Warning**
36-32-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed both ice machines in the kitchen with black and pink mold like build up. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and beef thawing in standing water. Manager placed items under running water. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting peppers before washing them. Employee washed cut and uncut peppers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of beef, bag of onions, and a box of frozen potatoes stored on floor of the kitchen;Case of apple sauce stored on the floor in the dry storage area; Manager placed the items on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
30
Feb 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chili reheated in warming box at 122F . Employee returned product to reheat. Reheated to 168F **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad bar unit Roast Beef 46F, and Sliced Cheese52F, Employee iced product.
03A-02-5
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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed operator plan. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
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 tuna without oackage cut in Walkin Cooler . Employee cut packages. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on top of Reachin Cooler on cook line with cut marks.
14-09-4
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 flour scoop handle in product on cooks line. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters..
23-03-4
55
Aug 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 10# can black beans dented at seam in dry storage. Employee discarded can. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed several employees that handle food wearing bracelets. Employees removed bracelet. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on preparation table in kitchen. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no cover on waist receptacle in unisex bathroom in kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
74
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 Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gecko's Grill and Pub?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Gecko's Grill and Pub.
How does Gecko's Grill and Pub compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Gecko's Grill and Pub most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Gecko's Grill and Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gecko's Grill and Pub have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the 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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