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GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB ON HILLVIEW

GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB ON HILLVIEW in SARASOTA has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 4.0/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1900 Hillview Street
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Southside Village
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★★☆ (4.0/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13489896

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled dish racks. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10938379

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled dish racks. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed in reach in cooler at start of cook line cold holding hard cooked eggs 69F, cut tomatoes 53F, feta 51F, blue cheese 53F, ham 48F. Manager discarded eggs and moved other products to walk in cooler. Service on reach in cooler began during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris on cleaned slicer at blade guard. Manager had employee clean during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Inspection Date: 2/13/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8860062

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.Observed tank outside chain by beer cooler.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler and walk in freezer gaskets soiled.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed both walk in 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
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed preparation cook wash knives in hand sink and dry on apron before putting away. Cook rewashed and sanitized knives in triple sink. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 8/14/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8755976

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. .Observed deli container in bulk flour bin. Manager removed. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 bulk rice. Manager removed scoop. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.Observed dust in beer walk in cooler fan cover with cooked food cooling. Employee cleaned dust. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic containers in hand wash sink. Manager removed containers. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 12/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440756

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in bulk spice bin. Manager removed and replaced with scoop. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/11/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8440519

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/10/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8367049

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed on Walkin Freezer floor, Cases of Pork. Manager corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed sanitizer bucket on floor by slicer. Manager corrected by removing to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed on pull out drawer on cook line Reachin Cooler pull out drawers Hamburger 49F, Sliced Cheese 50F. Observed in Reachin Cooler at beginning of cook line Reachin Cooler Ham Turkey and Cheese 57F (cut in 1 container), Tzatziki Sauce 60F. Warning