GECKOS GRILL & PUB
5585 PALMER CROSSINGS DR, Sarasota FL 34233 · 941-923-6061
Last inspected Apr 24, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016019812 | Mar 29, 2016 | May 4, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary bucket over 500ppm. Corrected to 200ppm.
Nov 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed dust buildup on walk in cooler fan cover.
Jul 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed on can rack 1-#10 can of Allegro marinara with approximate 2"dent in side of can..
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Manager corrected with double bucket.
Feb 5, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield over center of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Feb 4, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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 chlorine at 25 ppm or less. Employee corrected to 50 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cook line drawers cold holding cooked onions 54F, cooked mushrooms 58F, chicken 45F, hamburger 45F, corned beef 49F, shrimp 48F. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line blue cheese 52F, feta 50F, shredded cheese 54F. Manager has staff replace reach in cooler items and ice drawers.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed cracked light shield over center of cook line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Jul 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair.Observed dust on Walk in cooler fan cover.
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 defrosted Mahi in walk in cooler not cut or removed from package. Employee cut packages.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.Observed employee drink on shelf next to food. Manager relocated.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed damage to light cover over cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Manager corrected by double buckets.
Feb 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair.Observed condensation leaking from top of 2 door reachin cooler near soda machine in wait station. Manager discarded coleslaw with condensation pooling on top of wrapped container.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.Observed a few plastic food containers in use in reachin cooler at wait station.
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 sugar and flour bins. Manager removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Aug 17, 2023Inspection 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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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.Observed cook replacing gloves without wash on cook line.Cook washed hands before replacing gloves after education.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Observed quaternary bucket on cook line at 100 ppm. Employee corrected to 200ppm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda nozzle at bar soiled. Bartender corrected by cleaning.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed soufflé cup in blue cheese dressing without handle. Employee corrected by removing.
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 tuna in Walkin Cooler defrosted and packaging not cut. Employee corrected by cutting bags.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.Observed 2 cooks on line engaged in preparation wearing watches.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing bucket on floor at end of cooks line. Manager corrected by doubling bucket.
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.