GECKOS GRILL & PUB
4310 E SR 64, Bradenton FL 34208 · 941.744.2664
Last inspected Apr 8, 2026 · 6 visits since October 2023
MAR 24
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 11:50 am cream picatta sauce (116F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the steam table between 9:30am and 9:40am. Educated Person in charge on reheating for hot holding. Person in charge voluntarily discarded sauce.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024023956 | Mar 13, 2024 | May 21, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2023064772 | Oct 3, 2023 | Dec 11, 2023 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. observed on entree make station cutting board stained and cut grooves.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. observed on reach in cooler on cooks line and walk-in cooler handles soiled with grease and dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned handles.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
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In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at salad and sandwich make station. Person in charge removed cloth.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Stored food not covered.observed in walk-in cooler beef chili not covered. Person in charge covered.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Nov 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.observed on entree make station cutting board stained and cut grooves.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Person in charge put labeled.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in salad make area an employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands.
Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a box of tater tots stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed on reach in cooler and walk-in cooler handles soiled with grease and dried food particles.Person in charge cleaned handles.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed at 11:50 am cream picatta sauce (116F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the steam table between 9:30am and 9:40am. Educated Person in charge on reheating for hot holding. Person in charge voluntarily discarded sauce.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); cut cheese (47F - Cold Holding). Educated Person in charge on cold holding and filling storage pans above the fill line. Person in charge stated that product hand been in pans for approximately 2 hours. Person in charge removed product to the fill line and placed in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed at 11:50 am cream picatta sauce (116F - Reheating). Person in charge stated that it was placed in the steam table between 9:30am and 9:40am. Educated Person in charge on reheating for hot holding. Person in charge voluntarily discarded sauce.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge stated it was sanitizer and labeled accordingly.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in back kitchen area.
Garbage on pad around dumpster. Person in charge cleaned up garbage.
Open dumpster lid.Person in charge closed lid.
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler across from fryers raw shrimp over sliced onions. Educated person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw shrimp. 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 in walk in cooler in back kitchen area. Person in charge removed from package.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in main kitchen area on dry wiping cloth employee cell phone. Person in charge had employee remove cell phone. 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 front kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with wrist watch. Person in charge had employee remove watch and wash hands.
Mar 13, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in back kitchen area Walk in cooler raw Bacon over cooked Sliced Turkey and cooked Roast Beef. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw Bacon. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in Reach in cooler in salad make station area Chicken Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Hard boiled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the food product had been in the Reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed ice on food items and called for repair.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed in back kitchen area employee personal itemsstored on food rack. Person in charge removed all.
Ice buildup In walk-in freezer in back kitchen area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -03-4 Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in Reach in cooler on cooks line gaskets soiled with mold like substance.
Oct 3, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Reach in cooler across from fryers raw fish over cooked pork and cut pickles. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge the handout. Person in charge removed the raw Fish.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed in main kitchen area in salad make station. Employee put Raw Bacon on a pan with her hands with gloves, grabbed a clean plate and cut lettuce with her hand with gloves on and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves before changing tasks. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded cut clean lettuce and placed dish in dish room area. Employee removed soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed in main kitchen area in salad make station. Employee put Raw Bacon on a pan with her hands with gloves, grabbed a clean plate and cut lettuce with her hand with gloves on and failed to remove soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves before changing tasks. Person in charge stopped employee and explained proper protocol for glove use and hand washing. Employee voluntarily discarded cut clean lettuce and placed dish in dish room area. Employee removed soiled gloves,wash hands and put on clean gloves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed by 3 compartment sink in back kitchen area soiled can opener with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized can opener.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main bar area soda gun holster soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge washed and sanitized soda gun holster.
Open dumpster lid. Open dumpster lid in back parking lot area. Person in charge closed dumpster lid. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.