Gecko's Grill & Pub, 4870 S Trail, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: GECKO'S GRILL & PUB
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4870 S Trail, Sarasota, FL 34231
License #: 6803604
Total inspections: 20
Last inspection: 11/12/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
11/12/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/20/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. On outside front of reach in cooler at prep area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of mold-like substance on nonfood-contact surface. Around ice bin at wait station **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Observed onions on floor in kitchen **Warning**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Baking pans **Warning**
  • Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Strainer stored on dusty pipe on wall. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area does not have a lid and a straw or equivalent dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
  • Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area. Keys, computer **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed electrical panel covers over prep table in rusty condition **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing. Under slicer table **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Warning**
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
  • Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. **Warning**
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris. By slicer **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted, soiled material on slicer. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by gallon jugs of cleaners **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed various gallon jugs of cleaners being stored in hand wash sink **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/dbpr/hr/food-lodging/managercertification.html. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR's contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Soil residue in food storage containers. Flour bin **Warning**
09/08/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Ceiling tile missing in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, electrical panel covers over prep table in kitchen rusty.
  • Basic - Floor tiles missing in kitchen under slicer table.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris behind slicer table.
  • Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar.
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ribs in Walk in cooler.
1/13/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris and residue inside pizza oven.
  • Basic - Food debris/dust/grease/soil residue on exterior of broiler.
  • Basic - Interior of microwave soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Hamburger over pastrami in Walk in cooler. In cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Ice baffle in ice machine has brown residue. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Observed electrical outlet cover missing in kitchen.For reporting purposes only.
7/22/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, bottom side of shelf over three compartment sink rusty.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation kitchen not covered.
  • Basic - Lime scale build-up inside ice machine.
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Basic - Soil residue build-up on outside surface of flour and sugar bins near walk in cooler.
  • Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves soiled with encrusted food debris, Small walk in cooler in kitchen.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Rice and chili at steam table in kitchen. Items reheated to 165?F before placing on steam table. **Corrected On-Site**
2/4/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of food debris on bottom side of step stool in kitchen. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed ceiling tiles stained in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed dead insects inside overhead light fixture in kitchen.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, rough and frayed duct tape on counter in wait station.
  • Observed wall above shelf in kitchen with peeling and missing covering.
  • Observed wall behind dry storage area in kitchen soiled with accumulated dust.
  • Observed wall behind sandwiche press in kitchen stained.
9/20/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed baseball sized hole in wall behind stove.
  • Critical - Observed box of food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen stained and rough.
  • Critical - Observed containers of cooked ribs and pork roasts stored on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled at cookline.
  • Observed wall behind oven soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Observed wall behind sandwiche prep table soiled with accumulated food debris.
  • Observed wall in disrepair above shelf near hanwash sink in kitchen.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated dust in small walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Reheated food for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Chili at 116 and beans at 123 on steam table not capable of reaching 165. Items reheated on stove to 165 before placing on steam table.
6/5/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed attached equipment, electrical panel covers rusty over sandwiche prep area in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of beef blood on shelf in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed hole in wall below electrical outlet behind sandwiche press in kitchen .
  • Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. Chicken over shrimp in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on back of fryers.
  • Observed residue build-up on outside of steam oven warmer in kitchen.
12/27/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Non-prewrapped utensils in plastic containers at wait station not properly presented, not inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed green onions on floor in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair,cracked stones inside Bakers Pride oven.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Raw fish over roast beef in reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over salad dressing in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed rusty electrical panels on wall near sandwiche station.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered taco shells in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
7/13/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed large hole in wall near floor next to reachin salad cooler at wait station.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Hamburger over roast beef in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed uncovered BBQ chicken in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Beef roast, BBQ chicken, sauces and pasta in walkin cooler.
4/19/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. Pork roast, soup and sauces in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Hamburger over sandwiches in reachin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over bread in walkin cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. Bags of onions on floor in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, black material inside Bakers Pride oven in kitchen.
  • Critical. Observed interior of upright reach-in cooler at cookline soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on racks in walkin cooler in kitchen.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on racks in walkin cooler.
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb on outside faucet near back door.
  • Ceiling tile missin in kitchen in front of walkin cooler.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust over reachin cooler and plates.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
11/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Beef over vegatables in walkin cooler in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over cooked food. Pork chops over soups .
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM .
  • Observed residue build-up on inside of overhead lights in kitchen .
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under grill.
  • Ceiling tile missing from slot over cookline .
  • Lights missing the proper shield over dishmachine .
  • Light not functioning in walkin bread cooler.
8/5/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Chicken wings over sauces in upright reachin cooler at cookline .
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, upright reachin cooler at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on sandwiche press at cookline .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of soiled material on portable meat presses at the grill.
  • Observed build-up of food debris on walkin cooler shelves.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on walkin freezer floor.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris around salad reachin cooler.
5/3/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee not wearing gloves and touching RTE hamburger in kitchen . Corrected On Site.
  • Hood filters are not tight-fitting and firmly held in place - leaving open spaces. For reporting purposes only. Gap in hood filters over fryers in kitchen .
  • Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Less than 100ppm in kitchen .
  • Critical. Observed buildup of debris in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris at bar.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, wall behind sandwiche prep table.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated rust, electrical circuit doors over sandwiche prep table.
1/6/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Less than 50PPM . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Observed grease accumulated on kitchen floor under fryers .
  • Observed food debris accumulated on freezer floor.
  • Observed hole in wall around doorframe to dry storage room.
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris, behind AutoSham in kitchen .
  • No Heimlich maneuver sign posted.
  • Observed no child labor law poster.
9/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 2/9/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Admin. complaint recommended
No report available. 12/8/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 7/8/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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