GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB
351 North Cattlemen Road
Florida, 34232
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 12/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops is multiple containers of seasoning in the kitchen. Operator removed some. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the wait station ice scoop handle buried in their ice bin. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet icing cloth underneath a cutting board in the prep area.
- 08A-20-5:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed cases of raw chicken stored over cases of beef in the walk in cooler. Operator moved the chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the prep can opener blade soiled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/16/2024 revealed 5 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 9/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple bowls being used as scoops in the back dry storage area. Operator removed the scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch stored with customer food and not identified. Operator removed the lunch. Corrected On-Site
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed the bar ice scoop placed inside the bin. Operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on the cook line hood filters.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side hot holding unit: Marinara sauce (98F - Hot Holding); Cheese sauce (105F - Hot Holding). Operator stated they had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator removed them to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at the employee restroom. Operator placed more there. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the special event bar. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/4/2024 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/17/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a single service cup being used as a scoop in a container of dressing. Operator removed the cup. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Operator showed that they were in the process of cleaning the tiles. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards on the cook line. Operator stated they are in the process of ordering new ones.
- 33-12-4:Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom. Observed the front dumpster with a hole starting to grow due to rust.
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in the chemical storage area. Operator stated it was due to a faulty hose. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 35B-02-4:Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper installed over the front kitchen prep area. Operator unplugged the zapper. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed containers of chicken not covered in the kitchen reach in freezer, and containers of shrimp not covered in the walk in freezer. Operator covered the food. Corrected On-Site
- 02C-01-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly **Corrective Action Taken**
- 01B-24-5:High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Observed multiple containers of cooked pasta date marked May 5th in a reach in cooler. Operator disposed of food willingly. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored next to clean pans on the cook line. Operator removed the pans. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at the meeting room bar.
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 10/30/2023
High Priority
4
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up in the ice machine bins. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in bags of spices in the dry storage area. Operator removed bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles in the establishment with grease build up. Observed a ceiling vent in the dry storage area with dust build up.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks stored above food in the kitchen and dry storage food. Operator removed drinks. Corrected On-Site
- 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed the floor of the chemical storage area with standing water. Operator stated it was due to the employee not fully turning off the mop sink hose.
- 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 a scoop with the handle touching food in a container of flour in the prep area. Operator placed handle above food. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed employees thawing beef in standing water. Operator had them turn on water. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a container of laxative stored with spices in the back prep area. Operator disposed of medicine. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee with gloves touch their face and then grab clean equipment without changing gloves or washing their hands. Operator had employee wash hands and change gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef stored over ready to eat bacon in the walk in cooler. Operator placed bacon on the top shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-20-5: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 beef in the walk in cooler. Operator removed chicken. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels in the employee restroom. Operator put in more towels. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/30/2023 revealed 12 total violations (4 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 08B-39-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting peppers before washing them. Employee washed cut and uncut peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: Employee cut celery without washing them. Employee washed celery after cutting. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
5
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Observed both ice machines in the kitchen with black and pink mold like build up. Warning
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Paint peeling around the vents in the back preparation area. Warning
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a container of beef, bag of onions, and a box of frozen potatoes stored on floor of the kitchen;Case of apple sauce stored on the floor in the dry storage area; Manager placed the items on a shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting peppers before washing them. Employee washed cut and uncut peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed pork and beef thawing in standing water. Manager placed items under running water. Corrected On-Site 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. Bar Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer reading 00ppm. Bartender primed and refilled the machine. New reading 50 ppm. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed a employee handling raw chicken, and changed gloves without washing hands. Employee washed hands and changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored over ready to eat Mac n Cheese in the stand up reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager placed fish below mac n cheese. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. The following items were stored in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the expo area cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Pico sauce (50F - Cold Holding) . Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for more them 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Provolone cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Pepper Jack cheese (55F - Cold Holding); Beef (51F - Cold Holding); Cut tomatoes (55F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager stated the items had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager emptied half the content of the pan into a separate pan and placed it in the bottom of the reach in cooler. The following items were stored in the bottom of the reach in cooler in the expo area cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Pico sauce (50F - Cold Holding) . Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for more them 4 hours. Manager discarded the items. 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
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed black mold like build up on the can opener blade and the dough mixer head in the back prep area. Warning
- 27-16-4:Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off in employee bathroom in back of kitchen. Manager stated that he called a plumber to fix the problem. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 12 total violations (5 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).