GECKO'S GRILL AND PUB

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.observed in dish washing machine area, employee went from soiled end to clean , grabbed clean dishes , failed to change gloves and wash hands before touching clean dishes. Educated Person in charge on glove use and Handwashing. Employee placed dishes in dishwasher,removed soiled ,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.observed on salad make station butter (70F - Cold Holding).Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour and placed back in reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.employee put on beard guard and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.observed on soda fountain area glasses wet nesting.Person in charge separated. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed in walk-in cooler a bucket of cut vegetables stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.observed in bar area soda gun holders soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee used the bathroom and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands upon returning to employee area. Observed employee used bathroom and returned to cooks line,put on clean gloves and touched clean service utensil and failed to wash hands in main kitchen area before putting on clean gloves. Employee placed utensil in dish washing machine area, removed soiled gloves,washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.observed in dish washing machine area handwashing sink had a box of gloves in sink and a large colander on sink. Person in charge removed all and washed sink. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Observed in bar area soda gun holder has mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned holder. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on cooks line in main kitchen area.employee removed. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler raw shell eggs over dairy.educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout.Person in charge removed shell eggs. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with watch on wrist. Employee removed watch and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored.observed in dry storage single service started on floor.Person in charge removed from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor by fryers.Person in charge placed empty container under sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked Pasta (47F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk in cooler on 8/8/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed in walk in cooler Cooked Pasta (47F - Cooling) Person in charge stated it was placed in the walk in cooler on 8/8/24. Educated Person in charge on cooling procedures and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge voluntarily discarded pasta.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on salad make station in main kitchen area Sour Cream (49F - Cold Holding). Person in charge stated it had been out for approximately 1 hour. Person in charge placed it in the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Intermediate - Backflow preventer not inspected and serviced according to manufacturer's recommendations. Observed in main kitchen area at mop sink, threaded water pipe no back flow device.

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area next to mop sink

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination on cooks line. Person in charge inverted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on soup station. Person in charge placed in sanitizer solution. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on cooks line in main kitchen area Rice (90F - Hot Holding); Black beans and corn (87F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that in had been on the hot well for approximately 30 minutes. Observed Rice start time 4:00pm End Time 4:20pm (170F - Reheating); Black beans and corn Start Time 3:55 End Time 4:15pm (168F - Reheating) Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Rice 109°F Black beans and corn 145F Person in charge stated the rice was reheated in the microwave and put on hot line appropriately 30 minutes ago.Person in charge stated he did not take the reheated temperature of the rice after it came out of the microwave and put on the hot line for hot holding. Person in charge placed rice in microwave to be reheated at 11:45am. Admin Complaint

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Time Extended

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Educated Person in charge and emailed Person in charge a copy.

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy to Person in charge

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin in main kitchen area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area above grill hood filters soiled with grease. Observed in front bar area soda holster soiled with mold like substance.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in Walk in cooler in back area of kitchen raw Beef over cooked roast beef. Person in charge removed raw beef. Educated Person in charge on cold food storage. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in main kitchen area by dish machine. Person in charge filled paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned can opener. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 1 employee expired Devon.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed throughout kitchen area soiled ceiling vents and tiles with dust and grease.. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic glasses stacked above fountain beverage - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soda guns and holders soiled with mold like substance. Person in charge cleaned soda guns. Observed grease soiled hood vents over the grill and fryers. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed dented cans of artichoke hearts and black beans on food rack. Manager removed and placed in garbage. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook use soiled cloth to clean his glove and went to prepare food. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee removed soiled gloves, washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer and can opener in main kitchen area by Walk in cooler. Manager cleaned both items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Handwashing sink across from Walk in cooler blocked with cart. Manager moved cart. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tiles,vents soiled with grease and dust in fryer area and sandwich make station in main kitchen.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on cook in fryer area. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for hair restraint. Cook put on hair restraint and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic cups in fountain beverage area in kitchen. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap under exterior door . As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors soiled under equipment throughout main kitchen area and bar area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed pickle bucket stored on floor in Walk in cooler. Manager put pickle bucket on shelve. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed dumpster lid. Rep - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Shrimp (53°F - Cold Holding); Grouper (44°F - Cold Holding). Employee stated items stored for approximately 2 hours. Employee added ice to these items. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed at mop sink a splitter with no vacuum breaker on hose side. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed buildup of debris on can opener blade.

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed items stored in Hand washing sink in dishwashing area. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Emily 8/12/21; Halen 8/12/21; Jose 7/20/21; Ken 8/12/21.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy buildup of dust on vents above Dishwashing machine as well as dust on ceiling tiles above cooks line.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups above soda machine as well as plastic pans on equipment storage shelving.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at threshold of back kitchen door. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed grease buildup on kitchen floor on/under equipment. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of food on floor in Walkin freezer . Manager removed to the shelf. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin freezer and Walkin cooler fan covers.