Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota
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6606 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota operated with severe and persistent compliance failures across 25 inspections between 2016 and December 2025, accumulating 266 violations and prompting 4 disciplinary actions totaling $1,400 in fines. The facility averaged 10.6 violations per inspection, more than double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations dominated the record, including recurring failures in handwashing procedures (cited in 3 of the final 4 inspections), proper cooking temperatures (cited across multiple recent inspections), management awareness, food contact surface sanitation, and chemical storage. Employee health policy violations and toxic substance control failures also appeared repeatedly. A fire safety violation documented on August 30, 2022 noted a marked exit door blocked. The most recent inspections on December 22 and December 19, 2025 resulted in "Call Back - Complied" and "Administrative complaint recommended" dispositions, respectively, with the December 19 inspection citing 33 violations including 2 high-priority findings for management awareness and approved food source. The facility has not been emergency-closed on record.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (4)
Total fines on record: $1,400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026011188 | — | Dec 19, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2025060650 | $800.00 | Jul 31, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024072811 | $400.00 | Nov 13, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024046610 | $200.00 | Jul 11, 2024 | Miami (Doral) |
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 46-01-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 4 inspections24 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections52 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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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 December 22, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- 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, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota had?
- Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 10.6 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 December 22, 2025 with 5 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
- Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
- What does Florida violation V16 (Proper cooking temps) mean?
- Violation 16 (Proper cooking temps) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/16.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,400.00 in fines.
- How much has Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota been fined?
- Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,400.00 across 4 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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