Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

THE GRASSHOPPER/EL CHAPULIN

7253 S TAMIAMI TRL, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
May 12, 2026
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 24570311

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener blade soiled. Operator had cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24570309

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed pocket book stored on shelf with single use items. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24570310

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed chest freezer door in disrepair. Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 24570312

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear chest freezer. Repeat Violation

Sep 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24073739

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

02C-08-5

Detail 24073743

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed thawed raw chorizo not marked with the date when removed from the freezer.

14-11-5

Detail 24073740

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in freezer door in dry storage in disrepair. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 24073744

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container of raw chicken stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Observed a metal container of raw beef stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. The operator proctored the above foods. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 24073742

Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in dry storage.

10-01-5

Detail 24073741

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handles used for uncooked rice and uncooked beans not stored above the food in dry storage.

21-08-4

Detail 24073745

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the quaternary solution sanitizer bucket on the cook line at 0ppm. The operator refilled the solution to 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

Nov 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-5

Detail 23376279

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

29-49-6

Detail 23376280

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-21: Time Extended

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-14-5

Detail 23373105

High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Observed raw beef and raw chicken stored over cut onions in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw foods. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23373101

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (52F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line Observed pico de gallo (51F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (49F - Cold Holding) in double containers in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the potentially hazardous foods have been held for approximately 3 hours. The operator placed the above foods in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23373104

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door for the reach in freezer in dry storage in disrepair. Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 23373103

Basic - Standing water in bottom of the reach-in-cooler near the cook line.

29-20-5

Detail 23373102

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed standing water in the outdoor mop sink.

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 22991188

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22991186

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair. - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22991187

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 22991185

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-19: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

12A-20-4

Detail 22986738

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. The employee re-washed hands with soap prior engaging in food preparation or handling clean equipment. Corrected On-Site

02C-01-5

Detail 22986734

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked chicken prepared on site date marked 7/11 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the chicken. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 22986733

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed sliced cheese (51F - Cold Holding) stored on top of a container in the reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator stated the cheese has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator properly stored the cheese for cold holding. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22986735

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed fryer baskets stored in the handwashing sink near the cook line. The operator removed the fryer baskets. Corrected On-Site

53B-05-5

Detail 22986737

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

35A-03-4

Detail 22986740

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead large roach underneath the dishmachine. Observed 4 dead large roaches in the dry storage area. The operator properly cleaned and discarded the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22986731

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the door hinge for the chest style reach in freezer in disrepair.

36-73-4

Detail 22986736

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath the dishmachine.

14-69-4

Detail 22986739

Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22986732

Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold-like substance in the dish area. Repeat Violation

Feb 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

08A-20-5

Detail 22635355

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw cod fish in the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw food products. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22635353

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed paper cups with no handle used as scoops for cumin and salt on the dry storage area. The operator removed the cups. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22635352

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in the kitchen.

16-55-4

Detail 22635354

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed the dishmachine not dispensing chlorine sanitizer. The operator set up the three compartment sink for sanitization. Corrective Action Taken

14-69-4

Detail 22635356

Basic - Ice buildup in the reach-in freezer in the storage area. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22635351

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop handle used for rice not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-27-5

Detail 22635350

Basic - Wall soiled with a black mold like substance in the dish area.

Sep 29, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

03D-01-5

Detail 22329630

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked refried beans at 47F in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the beans were cooked the previous day and have been holding overnight. The operator discarded the refried beans. Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 22329635

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw shrimp in the the glass door reach in cooler near the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw products. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 22329637

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed steel wool inside the handwashing sink near the two compartment sink. The operator removed the steel,wool. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22329631

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 22329632

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee purse stored on a shelf with clean equipment near the reach in cooler. The operator removed the employee purse. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22329636

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in the storage area. Repeat Violation

10-01-5

Detail 22329633

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed the scoop used for rice in the dry storage area not stored with the handle above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop handle. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 22329634

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the rear exit. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

27-16-4

Detail 22024730

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working in the handwashing sink near the two compartment prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

14-01-5

Detail 22024734

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for red peppers in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22024732

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

14-69-4

Detail 22024733

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

29-08-4

Detail 22024731

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water not working in the handwashing sink near the two compartment prep sink. - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-30: Time Extended

May 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 9

28-26-5

Detail 22024243

High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed sewage back up from floor drain in the kitchen near the cook line not isolated from employee traffic.

27-16-4

Detail 22024240

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water not working in the handwashing sink near the two compartment prep sink.

14-01-5

Detail 22024237

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as a scoop for red peppers in the reach in cooler. Operator removed the ramekin. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 22024236

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food not segregated from food for the public in the walk in cooler. Operator properly stored the employee food. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22024238

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn gasket in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area.

36-22-4

Detail 22024241

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed sewage back up from floor drain in the kitchen near the cook line not isolated from employee traffic.

08B-38-4

Detail 22024239

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed raw ground beef stored on the floor in the beer cooler. Operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22024235

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up in the reach in freezer in the dry storage area.

29-08-4

Detail 22024242

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hot water not working in the handwashing sink near the two compartment prep sink.

Jan 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-20-4

Detail 21687566

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a cover for shelf with pans at the end of the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

08B-62-4

Detail 21687565

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside ice machine in non secure area with no locking mechanism. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-10: Time Extended

Jan 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21683599

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef stored over hamburger buns in reach in cooler in prep area. Operator properly stored the raw ground beef. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21683600

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 5 rodent droppings in back of dry storage area. Operator cleaned up the rodent droppings. Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-02-4

Detail 21683592

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled with food debris. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21683596

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing a knife in the hand washing sink near the walk in cooler. Educated the employee the sink is for hand washing only. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21683594

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic ramekin with no handle used as scoop in container with red peppers in walk in cooler. Operator removed the plastic ramekin from the red peppers. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21683597

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21683595

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area surrounding soda nozzles in the wait station soiled with black/green mold-like substance. Warning

14-20-4

Detail 21683593

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed ripped tin foil used as a cover for shelf with pans at the end of the cook line. Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 21683591

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed outside ice machine in non secure area with no locking mechanism. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21683598

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in dish area soiled with black mold like substance. Repeat Violation Warning

Apr 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

08A-05-6

Detail 21018530

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over hotdog buns in the reach in cooler next to the microwave. Operator placed the raw shell eggs under the hotdog buns. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 21018531

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw beef 60°F(Cold Holding) and raw chicken 60°(Cold Holding) on prep table inside container with ice and the ice not touching the metal containers. Operator placed items in the walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 21018527

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening on one gallon container of milk. Operator placed date mark on the one gallon container of milk 4/17/2022. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 21018526

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times due to fryer baskets stored on the inside of the hand washing sink. Operator removed fryer baskets and cleaned the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21018528

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to the hand washing sink at the severs station.

36-34-5

Detail 21018529

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

12B-07-4

Detail 21018523

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Operator removed the the two cups from the prep table and voluntarily discarded. Corrective Action Taken

24-08-4

Detail 21018522

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on shelf in front of the two compartment sink.

10-20-4

Detail 21018524

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

36-27-5

Detail 21018525

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust at the ware washing station.

Oct 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20560612

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

36-32-5

Detail 20560611

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile stained with black like substance entry to Walk in Cooler. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 20560607

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen with grooves not smooth or cleanable.

40-06-5

Detail 20560608

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed keys and cell phone on prep table. Operator moved to employee storage area. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20560610

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic storage pans stacked wet.

36-17-5

Detail 20560614

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in kitchen cracked, disrepair. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 20560613

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of shredded cheese on floor in walk in cooler. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20560609

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Observed ice build up in cabinet freezer in storage are. Repeat Violation