Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota
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6528 Superior Ave, Sarasota, FL 34231Gulf Gate Food & Beer in Sarasota has compiled a pattern of serious compliance failures across 24 inspections spanning from at least 2023 through December 2025, with 224 total violations averaging 9.3 per inspection — nearly double the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has faced three disciplinary actions totaling $1,000 in fines. High-priority violations have been documented repeatedly: management awareness failures appeared in at least 6 inspections; employee health reporting violations were cited in at least 5 inspections; time-as-a-control violations in at least 4 inspections; and food contact surface violations in at least 5 inspections. The most recent inspection on December 11, 2025 identified 21 violations including three high-priority findings (management awareness, time as control, and approved food source), prompting an administrative complaint recommendation — a formal escalation signaling potential disciplinary proceedings. Prior to that, a July 30, 2025 routine inspection documented 18 violations including two high-priority violations for management awareness and employee health reporting. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure but has required multiple callback inspections to achieve compliance with prior violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota: Comparison to Sarasota County Averages
Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $1,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026009208 | $400.00 | Dec 11, 2025 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024045108 | $400.00 | Jul 9, 2024 | Miami (Doral) | |
| 7--2024002163 | $200.00 | Nov 20, 2023 | Miami (Doral) |
Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 5 inspections37 violations · 21 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 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· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections25 violations · 15 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections23 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections28 violations · 18 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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— Complaint Full· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota last inspected?
- Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota was last inspected by Florida DBPR on December 11, 2025. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota?
- The most frequently cited violations at Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota had?
- Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota find?
- Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota was most recently inspected on December 11, 2025 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota ever been shut down?
- No, Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- Has Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $1,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota been fined?
- Gulf Gate Food & Beer / Arcadebar in Sarasota has been fined a total of $1,000.00 across 3 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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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