GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB
7228 55 AVE E, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-923-6640
Last inspected Aug 24, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections within 28 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024054979 | Aug 9, 2024 | Oct 8, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2019063364 | Nov 12, 2019 | Jan 24, 2020 | $400 |
| 7--2016010055 | Feb 29, 2016 | Mar 15, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed in main kitchen area can dented on the lid seam. Person in charge removed dented can of black beans.
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 Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm); Person in charge changed chlorine container that was empty and Dishwasher (retested Chlorine bar 100ppm)
Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over sour cream.Person in charge removed raw shell eggs.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in warming box cheese sauce (120F - Hot Holding); marinara (89F - Hot Holding). Educated Person in charge on hot holding food. Person in charge placed on stove to reheat.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed on employee cooking food in main kitchen area watch on wrist. Employee removed and washed hands.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Employee put on hair restraint and washed hands.
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk-in cooler pickle bucket on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer on cooks line.
Observed very slow draining water in handwashing sink near food preparation area.
Mar 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in dish washing machine area, employee went from soiled end to clean, grabbed clean dishes, failed to change gloves and wash hands before touching clean dishes. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee placed dishes in dishwasher,removed soiled,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on salad make station butter (70F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed back in reach in cooler.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed on soda fountain area glasses wet nesting.Person in charge separated.
Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a bucket of cut vegetables stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holders soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used bathroom and returned to cooks line,put on clean gloves and touched clean service utensil and failed to wash hands in main kitchen area before putting on clean gloves. Employee placed utensil in dish washing machine area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dish washing machine area handwashing sink had a box of gloves in sink and a large colander on sink. Person in charge removed all and washed sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area soda gun holder has mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored on cooks line in main kitchen area.employee removed.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over dairy.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed shell eggs.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in dry storage single service started on floor.Person in charge removed from floor.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor by fryers.Person in charge placed empty container under sanitizer.
Aug 9, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked Pasta (47F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk in cooler on 8/8/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked Pasta (47F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk in cooler on 8/8/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on salad make station in main kitchen area Sour Cream (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge placed it in the reach in cooler.
Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area next to mop sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on soup station. Person in charge placed in sanitizer solution.
Dec 14, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Rice (90F - Hot Holding); Black beans and corn (87F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that in had been on the hot well for approximately 30 minutes. Observed Rice start time 4:00pm End Time 4:20pm (170F - Reheating); Black beans and corn Start Time 3:55 End Time 4:15pm (168F - Reheating)
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Dec 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed in dish room area in main kitchen Triple Sink (Quaternary 100ppm); Triple Sink (Quaternary Retested 300ppm);
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked meatballs in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge did not know when they were prepared and voluntarily discarded the Meatballs.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in salad Reach in cooler Cut Tomatoes (58F - Cold Holding); Pico De Gallo (52F - Cold Holding) Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line fish (49F - Cold Holding); Raw ground Beef (52F - Cold Holding); Pasta (55F - Cold Holding); pastrami (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Vegetables (54F - Cold Holding) Educated Person in charge on ime/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Person in charge stated that all food products had been in the coolers for approximately 1 hour and placed all in Walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Rice (90F - Hot Holding); Black beans and corn (87F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that in had been on the hot well for approximately 30 minutes. Observed Rice start time 4:00pm End Time 4:20pm (170F - Reheating); Black beans and corn Start Time 3:55 End Time 4:15pm (168F - Reheating)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in main kitchen area by Walk in cooler can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked meatballs in Walk in cooler not date marked. Person in charge did not know when they were prepared and voluntarily discarded the Meatballs.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
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 in Walk in cooler raw Tuna in intact reduced oxygen package. Educated Person in charge on 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. Person in charge removed from ROP.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in front bar area soda holster soiled with mold like substance.
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