DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

GECKOS GRILL & PUB

5585 PALMER CROSSINGS DR

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10772491

  • 38-01-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield over center of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 2/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8836295

  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield over center of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-41-4: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 dish machine chlorine at 25 ppm or less. Employee corrected to 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line drawers cold holding cooked onions 54F, cooked mushrooms 58F, chicken 45F, hamburger 45F, corned beef 49F, shrimp 48F. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line blue cheese 52F, feta 50F, shredded cheese 54F. Manager has staff replace reach in cooler items and ice drawers. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning

Inspection Date: 7/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755470

  • 36-51-4:Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Observed dust on Walk in cooler fan cover.
  • 06-09-1: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 defrosted Mahi in walk in cooler not cut or removed from package. Employee cut packages. Corrected On-Site
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on shelf next to food. Manager relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed damage to light cover over cook line.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Manager corrected by double buckets. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8476104

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed condensation leaking from top of 2 door reachin cooler near soda machine in wait station. Manager discarded coleslaw with condensation pooling on top of wrapped container. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed a few plastic food containers in use in reachin cooler at wait station.
  • 10-01-5: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 scoop handle in sugar and flour bins. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Inspection Date: 8/17/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8366858

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in blue cheese dressing without handle. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
  • 06-09-1: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 in Walkin Cooler defrosted and packaging not cut. Employee corrected by cutting bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed 2 cooks on line engaged in preparation wearing watches.
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing bucket on floor at end of cooks line. Manager corrected by doubling bucket. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed cook replacing gloves without wash on cook line.Cook washed hands before replacing gloves after education. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-53-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary bucket on cook line at 100 ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled. Bartender corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site