GILLIGANS ISLAND BAR & GRILL
5253 OCEAN BLVD, Sarasota FL 34242 · 3494759
Last inspected Aug 11, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2015035425 | Aug 5, 2015 | Aug 27, 2015 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed cook handle raw chicken, remove gloves and ran hands under dater for less than 5 seconds without soap. Cook rewashed hands after education.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook handle raw chicken, remove gloves and ran hands under dater for less than 5 seconds without soap. Cook rewashed hands after education.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles and vent soiled above front kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walkin cooler door in disrepair.
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled door gaskets on reach in cooler in front of kitchen.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 bar dish machine at 0ppm. Manager changed empty chlorine bucket and corrected to 50ppm.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup in spices, employee removed.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walk in cooler door damaged.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed non smooth shield on lights in preparation area.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Employee removed.
Jul 22, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle and squeeze bottle of soap next to dish machine not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walk in cooler door damaged.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in preparation area.
Jul 21, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw fish, touch knife, then change glove without handwashing. Cook washed hands after education.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler, cold holding Ambient 46F, Swiss cheese 50F, American cheese 49F, fish 54F, cheesecake 45F. Observed egg wash on cook line 68F. Cook removed egg wash to reach in freezer, then ice. Iced fish in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed unlabeled spray bottle and squeeze bottle of soap next to dish machine not labeled.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed rear walk in cooler door damaged.
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of lemons and limes on floor in rear walk in cooler.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light shield missing in preparation area.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection 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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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance in ice machine on left side.
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.
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.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged walk in cooler door handle in rear walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor.Observed chicken and tomatos on floor in walk in cooler.
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.
Dec 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.Observed 2 soda nozzles soiled at bar. Manager cleaned during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.Observed soap in squeeze bottle and chemical in spray bottle unlabeled in dish machine area.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.Employee cleaned during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet nesting and stacked between bar and kitchen entrance.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed damaged door with holes around handle on walk in cooler in back rooms by ice machine.
Food stored on floor.Observed cases of tomatoes on floor in walk in cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 4 pair of tongs on oven door handle on cook line. Cook removed.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair.Observed corner of light shield above cook line damaged. Missing shield in preparation area.
Jun 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed torn gasket on right door at reachin cooler at expo window.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.Observed ripped foil on clean pot and pan shelving near dishwashing machine.
Jan 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.Observed red cutting board in kitchen with cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.Observed tongs on oven door handles. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.
Open dumpster lid.
Aug 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 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 Dishwashing Machine at 0ppm after several runs. Chef corrected during inspection to 100ppm.
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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed deodorant next to muffins in rear Walkin Cooler.
Food thermometer(s) not calibrated according to manufacturer's specifications.Observed broken thermometer not working in Walkin Cooler.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Observed no handle soufflé cups in salsa, butter, and sauce on cook line.
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.
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.
Food stored on floor.Observed case of tomato, onions, and pickle bucket on floor in Walkin Cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed 3 tongs on cook line oven door. Employee removed.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed drain plug in disrepair on dumpster.
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.