Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
47
Score
Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar has been inspected 12 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Equipment in poor repair” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar's 47 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The operator stated a temperature check was performed more than 4 hours prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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 ground beef in the upright 2-door cooler outside of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The operator stated a temperature check was performed more than 4 hours prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
01B-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the arcade bar. The operator secured the tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the knife for cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
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 the scoop handle used for flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a table near cooked bacon near the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
47
Jul 30, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The rice was date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (58F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The rice was date marked 7/28. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
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 from shelving with packaged foods in the prep area. The operator properly the personal belonging. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on the cook line.
36-17-5
Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Observed soiled wiping cloths stored near packaged foods in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-14-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle in the kitchen.
29-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed multiple sanitizer buckets stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly the sanitizer buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
58
Nov 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
95
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging single-service lids behind the bar underneath the service window. The operator removed the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); housemade buffalo sauce with butterw (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator stated the temperatures were checked approximately 2 hours prior. The operator moved the potentially hazardous foods to another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops for flour in the prep area. The operator removed the plastic bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the office. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverages. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack stored hanging on a rack near packaged foods in the prep area. Observed cell phones stored on shelves above food preparation tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler near the service window.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
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 the scoop handle used for panko not stored above the food in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a wire rack above uncooked pasta in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
47
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
90
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (92F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken had been cooked approximately 3 hours prior. The operator moved the chicken to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-01-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects near the handwashing sink in the prep area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salsa verde in the reach in cooler nearest the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork date marked 6/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pork. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated a temperature check was conducted at 10:30 and the food products temped at 41F or below. The operator moved the above foods to another walk in cooler. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice has been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
16-36-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing in the prep area. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in the arcade.
32-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a scoop used for sugar stored on top of a soiled container lid in the prep area. The operator removed the scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage shed.
25-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep area. The operator properly stored the mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in the prep area. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the solution bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
22
Nov 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
90
Nov 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 broken eggs stored with intact shell eggs in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the 4 broken eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit underneath the flat top grill. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (50F - Cold Holding); house made buffalo sauce with butter (53F - Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler near service window. The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above food products to a different cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf near canned chiles in the prep area. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the dish machine.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 2/23.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the arcade bar.
51-11-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing floor drain cover in the kitchen.
29-18-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler near the service window.
05-09-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the produce cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the service window in the kitchen.
29-49-6
Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the prep area.
29-20-5
Basic - Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler.
36-36-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Above liquor bottles behind the arcade bar.
29-17-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom in the main dining area.
31B-04-4
23
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap in the outside walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
29-49-6
90
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Warning**
01B-02-5
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 thawed salmon and mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in reach in coolers in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored above the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap in the outside walk in cooler door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-11-5
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 handles not stored above panko breading and flour in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the scoops. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. **Warning**
29-49-6
45
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over ready to eat edamame in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. Operator properly stored the raw tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gap in walk-in door not allowing door to completely seal. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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 handle not stored above sugar in the prep area. Operator removed the scoop and placed in the dish area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed exit door in prep area not protected with self-closing door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing by dish area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used as scoop in flour in the prep area. Operator removed the plastic container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks behind bar in arcade not secured **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
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 on the cook line. Educated operator on proper thawing methods. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at reach in cooler in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on shelf above prep area on the cook line. Operator removed the employee beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on shelf above prep area on the cook line. Operator removed the cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
47
Aug 5, 2022
Routine - Food
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Employee removed container. Observed plastic container with no handle used for flour. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tanks behind bar in arcade not secured. Employee secured tank with rope. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile missing by dish area.
36-32-5
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer Observed rack in dish area soiled and rusted. Employee removed dishes and rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack hanging on rack with food. Employee removed backpack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gap in walk-in door not allowing door to completely seal.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor underneath equipment throughout kitchen soiled. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed floor under bar service area soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hoods in prep kitchen soiled with grease. Observed sides of fryers soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Kitchen door in disrepair.
35B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed bottom of reach in behind bar soiled and rusted.
22-16-4
61
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar.
How does Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar is inspected around four times per year on average.
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