GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR
6528 SUPERIOR AVE, SARASOTA 34231
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 11/12/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler near the service window. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-12: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/12/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
9
Total
11
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops for flour in the prep area. The operator removed the plastic bowls. Corrected On-Site
- 21-17-4:Basic - Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the office. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverages. Corrected On-Site
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack stored hanging on a rack near packaged foods in the prep area. Observed cell phones stored on shelves above food preparation tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler near the service window.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-14-5:Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 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 the scoop handle used for panko not stored above the food in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a wire rack above uncooked pasta in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); housemade buffalo sauce with butterw (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator stated the temperatures were checked approximately 2 hours prior. The operator moved the potentially hazardous foods to another cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging single-service lids behind the bar underneath the service window. The operator removed the spray bottles. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 9 basic).
Inspection on 7/11/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended**
- 29-18-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-11: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/11/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/9/2024
High Priority
6
Intermediate
1
Basic
10
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling vent cover missing in the prep area. Repeat Violation
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in the arcade.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. Repeat Violation
- 29-18-4:Basic - Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-02-4:Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a scoop used for sugar stored on top of a soiled container lid in the prep area. The operator removed the scoop. Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage shed.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep area. The operator properly stored the mop. Corrected On-Site
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in the prep area. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths. Corrected On-Site
- 21-38-4:Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the solution bucket. Corrected On-Site
- 03D-01-5:High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (92F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken had been cooked approximately 3 hours prior. The operator moved the chicken to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects near the handwashing sink in the prep area. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salsa verde in the reach in cooler nearest the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. 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 cooked pork date marked 6/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pork. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the rice. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated a temperature check was conducted at 10:30 and the food products temped at 41F or below. The operator moved the above foods to another walk in cooler. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice has been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 16-36-4:Intermediate - No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/9/2024 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 1 intermediate, 10 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
- 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler. - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/20/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
3
Basic
14
Total
20
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
- 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the arcade bar.
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the prep area.
- 29-18-4:Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing floor drain cover in the kitchen.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches. Corrected On-Site
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close. Repeat Violation
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler near the service window.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the men's restroom in the main dining area.
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Repeat Violation
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the produce cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the service window in the kitchen.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the prep area.
- 36-36-4:Basic - Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler.
- 29-17-4:Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Above liquor bottles behind the arcade bar.
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 broken eggs stored with intact shell eggs in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the 4 broken eggs. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit underneath the flat top grill. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (50F - Cold Holding); house made buffalo sauce with butter (53F - Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler near service window. The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above food products to a different cold holding unit. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf near canned chiles in the prep area. The operator properly stored the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
- 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 2/23.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the dish machine.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/20/2023 revealed 20 total violations (3 high priority, 3 intermediate, 14 basic).
Inspection on 7/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap in the outside walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
- 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/21/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 7/20/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
7
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 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 thawed salmon and mahi not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing in reach in coolers in the kitchen. Repeat Violation Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed an employee beverage stored on a shelf above a reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored above the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a gap in the outside walk in cooler door. Repeat Violation Warning
- 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 handles not stored above panko breading and flour in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the scoops. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler behind the bar. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in the reach in cooler on the front line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); cooked black beans (45F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); liquid eggs (48F - Cold Holding); sour cream (46F - Cold Holding); goat cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (47F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (46F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (48F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding); milk (46F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage gravy (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (48F - Cold Holding); cooked pork (46F - Cold Holding); deli ham (46F - Cold Holding); cooked roast beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs ambient (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated all of the above items have been in the cooler overnight. The operator discarded the above food products. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/20/2023 revealed 10 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 7 basic).