Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota

Last inspected:

5585 Palmer Crossings Dr, Sarasota, FL 34233
Overview

Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has accumulated 151 violations across 23 inspections dating back to at least 2023, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection — nearly 27 percent above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have recurred throughout the record, including handwashing facility deficiencies cited in at least 4 inspections, time-as-a-control violations appearing in 5 inspections, and shell stock requirement violations documented in at least 3 inspections. Employee health reporting violations were cited in February 2025 and resulted in a warning. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. The most recent inspection on November 12, 2025 found 3 basic violations related to chemical storage and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
152Violations
0Closures
$200in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages

This Facility 6.3 violations / inspection 6.3 violations per inspection
Sarasota County Avg 4.76 violations / inspection 4.76 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sarasota County Avg 0.11 closures / facility 0.11 county average

Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $200.00

Disciplinary action history for Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2016019812 $200.00 Mar 29, 2016 Miami (Doral)

Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection1 violations
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections15 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections24 violations · 16 high priority
— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota last inspected?
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 24, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota?
The most frequently cited violations at Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Time as control, Chemical properly stored.
How many health inspections has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota had?
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota find?
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota was most recently inspected on April 24, 2026 with 1 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota ever been shut down?
No, Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
Has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
How much has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota been fined?
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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