Gilligans Island Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Nov 13, 2025
67
Score
Going back to 2022, Gilligans Island Bar & Grill has 10 inspections in the public record. Gilligans Island Bar & Grill was last inspected on Nov 13, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “equipment in poor repair” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Restaurants in Sarasota average 81, so Gilligans Island Bar & Grill trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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.Observed bar dish machine at 0ppm. Manager changed empty chlorine bucket and corrected to 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in spices, employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walk in cooler door damaged. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases stored on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed non smooth shield on lights in preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
67
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle and squeeze bottle of soap next to dish machine not labeled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walk in cooler door damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-22: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
82
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw fish, touch knife, then change glove without handwashing. Cook washed hands after education. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, cold holding Ambient 46F, Swiss cheese 50F, American cheese 49F, fish 54F, cheesecake 45F. Observed egg wash on cook line 68F. Cook removed egg wash to reach in freezer, then ice. Iced fish in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle and squeeze bottle of soap next to dish machine not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walk in cooler door damaged. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of lemons and limes on floor in rear walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
38-07-4
58
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine on left side.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in ranch dressing in front reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stacked plastic drink cups wet nesting outside of kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged walk in cooler door handle in rear walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken and tomatos on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield cover in preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
74
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes , salad dressing, and celery in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed 2 soda nozzles soiled at bar. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed soap in squeeze bottle and chemical in spray bottle unlabeled in dish machine area.
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Employee cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked between bar and kitchen entrance.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged door with holes around handle on walk in cooler in back rooms by ice machine.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of tomatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed corner of light shield above cook line damaged. Missing shield in preparation area.
38-01-4
52
Jun 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler raw shrimp over cooked peppers. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on right door at reachin cooler at expo window.
14-11-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Observed ripped foil on clean pot and pan shelving near dishwashing machine.
14-20-4
78
Jan 3, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish and shrimp stored over cooling ready to eat chicken wings. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed approximately 35lbs. Black Beans 56F in walkin cooler cooked the day before.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed black beans 56F in walkin cooler held overnight. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed red cutting board in kitchen with cut marks.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
52
Aug 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
43
Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed shell eggs stored over cut celery and tomatoes. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at inside bar with debris. Bartender corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoops on wooden shelf near large ice machines in rear of building.
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease buildup in salamander on cooks line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets at Reachin Cooler on cook line and in preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish and shrimp in buckets of standing water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Chef corrected by removing to refrigeration. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed Walkin Cooler fan covers with dust buildup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups at wait station just outside kitchen door wet nesting. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
58
Sep 12, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed mold like substance on ceiling tile over Dishwashing Machine.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink glasses wet nesting stacked at outside bar .
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed Walkin Cooler door in rear of restaurant in disrepair. Ambient temperature at 39F.
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed in ladies room, no signage. Sign added and corrected by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets on Reachin Cooler in back preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
36-50-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gilligans Island Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gilligans Island Bar & Grill on file is from Nov 13, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gilligans Island Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Gilligans Island Bar & Grill.
How does Gilligans Island Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Gilligans Island Bar & Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Gilligans Island Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gilligans Island Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gilligans Island Bar & Grill 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 Gilligans Island Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gilligans Island Bar & Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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