Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota

Last inspected:

6606 S Tamiami Trl, Sarasota, FL 34231
Overview

Geckos 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.

25Inspections
266Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$1,400in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

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

This Facility 10.6 violations / inspection 10.6 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 (4)

Total fines on record: $1,400.00

Disciplinary action history for Geckos Grill & Pub in Sarasota
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement 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

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed exit door blocked in back by dry storage area. Operator cleared path to door. **Corrected On-Site**

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 5 inspections38 violations · 27 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 14 violations (10 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections21 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections52 violations · 33 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 15 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections22 violations · 12 high priority
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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