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GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB ON HILLVIEW

GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB ON HILLVIEW in SARASOTA has 9 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.9/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 9 reports on file

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

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.9/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/21/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13612028

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

1/13/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13490307

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int

  • 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 at 0ppm chlorine. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed dried food debris on sliced blade guard.Cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.Observed plastic bucket in hand sink on cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 13489896

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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**

8/12/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10938379

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 1 int, 1 basic

  • 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

2/13/2025· 1y ago

Visit ID: 8860062

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 5 basic

  • 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

8/14/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8755976

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 3 basic

  • 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

12/5/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8440756

Met Inspection Standards

1 basic

  • 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

7/11/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8440519

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

7/10/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8367049

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 basic

  • 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