Geckos Grill & Pub
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Geckos Grill & Pub 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 22, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to the broader Sarasota restaurant scene, this is about average. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair at the end of the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents soiled with an accumulation of dust above the prep and dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath storage rack in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning in the dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-22: **Time Extended**
16-46-4
78
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
41
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler door gasket in disrepair on the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-01: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
74
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (61F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer cold holding unit underneath the grill on the cook line. Observed cheese sauce (106F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in the Bain Marie on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled eggs (54F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding); chicken salad (54F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (53F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (52F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line. Observed cooked pasta (59F - Cold Holding); Cuban sandwiches (52F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); cooked onions (61F - Cold Holding); cooked mushrooms (60F - Cold Holding) in the 2-drawer cold holding unit underneath the grill on the cook line. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (106F - Hot Holding); marinara sauce (115F - Hot Holding) in the Bain Marie on the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator discarded the above foods. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoops with no handles used for flour and salt in the prep area. The operator removed the scoops from the foods. **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 in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the employee food. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored hanging near packaged foods in dry storage. The operator properly stored the personal belonging. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a reach in cooler door gasket in disrepair on the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line.
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a soiled soda gun holster behind the inside bar.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. The operator closed the lid. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler on the server expo line. **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster behind the inside bar.
29-17-4
Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
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Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working for the handwashing sink at the entrance to the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of the reach in cooler at the entrance to the cook line in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
14-36-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Outdoor ice machine with no overhead protection. The overhead protection was destroyed by Hurricane Milton. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-61-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at the server expo line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. The fencing surrounding the ice machine was destroyed by Hurricane Milton. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: **Time Extended**
08B-62-4
74
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
33
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable on the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a door on the reach in cooler at the end of the cook line in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-15: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
90
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
23
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked gyro meat (50F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (56F - Cold Holding) in the two drawer cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the above food items have been held for approximately 2 hours. The operator placed the items in another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging above liquor bottles behind the inside bar. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the end of the cook line. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored on shelving with a rusted surface in the dish area.
24-06-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Observed the ice scoop for the outside ice machine stored unprotected on top of the machine. The operator removed the scoop for sanitization. **Corrected On-Site**
10-13-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-keg cooler behind the inside bar.
29-49-6
50
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
47
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker located on the splitter at the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks behind the inside and outside bars not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed roll top door for reach in cooler on the cook line in disrepair. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed door gaskets for the keg cooler behind the inside bar soiled with slime. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-22: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
74
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented can of black beans dented at the seam in dry storage area. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pasta in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mayonnaise on expo line cold holding at 53F for less than four hours. Operator moved mayonnaise to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed sanitizer bucket stored next to chili in prep area. Operator move sanitizer to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottles containing sanitizer throughout establishment. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks not secured in back storage room.
51-11-4
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed cove molding missing below hand washing sink on cook line.
36-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets of bottle cooler behind inside bar soiled with slime like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service to go cups stored on floor in back dry storage area. Operator moved cups to proper storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water at bottom of keg cooler behind Inside bar.
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Alfredo sauce in walk in cooler uncovered. Operator placed a lid on container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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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 Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Geckos Grill & Pub?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Geckos Grill & Pub.
How does Geckos Grill & Pub compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Geckos Grill & Pub most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Geckos Grill & Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Geckos Grill & Pub have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Geckos Grill & Pub 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 Geckos Grill & Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Geckos Grill & Pub is inspected around four times per year on average.
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