GILLIGANS ISLAND BAR & GRILL
5253 Ocean Boulevard
Florida, 34242
Sandy Hook
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.0/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
6
Total
6
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 substance in ice machine on left side.
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in ranch dressing in front reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed stacked plastic drink cups wet nesting outside of kitchen entrance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged walk in cooler door handle in rear walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed chicken and tomatos on floor in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed no light shield cover in preparation area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 12/11/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Employee cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked between bar and kitchen entrance.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged door with holes around handle on walk in cooler in back rooms by ice machine.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed cases of tomatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed corner of light shield above cook line damaged. Missing shield in preparation area.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed shell eggs stored over cut tomatoes , salad dressing, and celery in walk in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed 2 soda nozzles soiled at bar. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed soap in squeeze bottle and chemical in spray bottle unlabeled in dish machine area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 6/4/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on right door at reachin cooler at expo window.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Observed ripped foil on clean pot and pan shelving near dishwashing machine.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed in walkin cooler raw shrimp over cooked peppers. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/4/2024 revealed 3 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/3/2024
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed red cutting board in kitchen with cut marks.
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish and shrimp stored over cooling ready to eat chicken wings. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.Observed approximately 35lbs. Black Beans 56F in walkin cooler cooked the day before.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed black beans 56F in walkin cooler held overnight. Operator discarded. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/3/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 8/2/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
10
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle soufflé cups in salsa, butter, and sauce on cook line.
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee eating on frontred cutting board in kitchen, and employee eating next to clean dishes in dishwasher area. Observed employee drink in Reachin Freezer in kitchen.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed food pans wet nesting on storage rack near Dishwashing Machine.Educated Dishwasher on proper drying. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed case of tomato, onions, and pickle bucket on floor in Walkin Cooler .
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on cook line oven door. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug in disrepair on dumpster.
- 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 Dishwashing Machine at 0ppm after several runs. Chef corrected during inspection to 100ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed raw fish over rice on cooking rack and shell eggs over ready to eat diced onions and cheese sauce in Walkin Cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Chef rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed deodorant next to muffins in rear Walkin Cooler .
- 05-07-4:Intermediate - Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.Observed broken thermometer not working in Walkin Cooler .
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).