Geckos Grill & Pub
Last inspected: Apr 8, 2026
61
Score
Going back to 2022, Geckos Grill & Pub has 10 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Compared to other Bradenton restaurants (averaging 83), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 8, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed on entree make station cutting board stained and cut grooves.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. observed on reach in cooler on cooks line and walk-in cooler handles soiled with grease and dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned handles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at salad and sandwich make station. Person in charge removed cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered.observed in walk-in cooler beef chili not covered. Person in charge covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Nov 17, 2025
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 on entree make station cutting board stained and cut grooves.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge put labeled .
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler handles soiled with grease and dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned handles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in salad make area an employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a box of tater tots stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
70
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Sep 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryers raw shrimp over sliced onions. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
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 in walk in cooler in back kitchen area. Person in charge removed from package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in main kitchen area on dry wiping cloth employee cell phone. Person in charge had employee remove cell phone. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
74
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler in salad make station area Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the food product had been in the Reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed ice on food items and called for repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area Walk in cooler raw Bacon over cooked Sliced Turkey and cooked Roast Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Ice buildup In walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
14-69-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in back kitchen area employee personal itemsstored on food rack. Person in charge removed all. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
23-03-4
64
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fryers raw fish over cooked pork and cut pickles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area in salad make station. Employee put Raw Bacon on a pan with her hands with gloves, grabbed a clean plate and cut lettuce with her hand with gloves on and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves before changing tasks. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded cut clean lettuce and placed dish in dish room area. Employee removed soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. 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**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area in salad make station. Employee put Raw Bacon on a pan with her hands with gloves, grabbed a clean plate and cut lettuce with her hand with gloves on and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves before changing tasks. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded cut clean lettuce and placed dish in dish room area. Employee removed soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed by 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area soiled can opener with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized soda gun holster . **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back parking lot area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
50
May 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee entered main kitchen for work shifts and put on gloves and failed to wash hands before put on gloves. Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Person in charge stopped employee and had him remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area on cook line employee wiped soiled gloves with towel and started preparing food. Person in charge stopped employee and educated employee on glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler across from Fryers and Salad food preparation Reach in cooler in main kitchen area Chicken (54F - Cold Holding); Raw Shrimp (53F - Cold Holding); Raw Fish (57F - Cold Holding); Diced Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (66F - Cold Holding); Cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Hummus (58F - Cold Holding); Fish (39F - Cold Holding). Time temperature were observed 3:05 pm. Person in charge stated that all the food product was replenished at approximately 1:40pm. Educated Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge removed all food items from Reach in cooler and placed the. In the Walk in cooler. 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
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees wearing jewelry preparing food in main kitchen area. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters over fryers in main kitchen area soiled with grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access on mop sink outside rear entrance. **Warning**
29-38-4
52
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Sep 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Ranch Dressing (54F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) at waitstaff salad station. Person in charge stated that the Ranch Dressing and Sour Cream was put out Approximately 2 hours ago. Educated the Person in charge on cold holding TCS foods. Person in charge put both items in Reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink by by dish machine blocked with floor cleaning equipment. Person in charge removed equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed hole in floor in Walk in freezer. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in use chip buck on floor on cooks line. Person in charge removed from floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in upright Reach in freezer on cooks line and Walk in freezer in back area of kitchen.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over fryers and grill soiled with grease. Observed multiple gaskets soiled with mold like substance in Reach in cooler in bar area and kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Geckos Grill & Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Geckos Grill & Pub on file is from Apr 8, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geckos Grill & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Geckos Grill & Pub.
How does Geckos Grill & Pub compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Geckos Grill & Pub most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Geckos Grill & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Geckos Grill & Pub have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Geckos Grill & 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 Geckos Grill & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Geckos Grill & Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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