GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR
6528 SUPERIOR AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231
License #6805738
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 92.8 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 11, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 16 total violations — 5 critical, 11 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on December 11, 2025 shows 9 observation rows: 3 critical, 0 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The operator stated a temperature check was performed more than 4 hours prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
- [10-01-5] 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 flour not stored above the food. The operator properly stored the scoop.
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the arcade bar. The operator secured the tank.
- [42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (52F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the opposite side of the cook line. The operator stated a temperature check was performed more than 4 hours prior to inspection. The operator discarded the rice.
- [08B-49-4] Employee beverages not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in the reach in cooler in the prep kitchen. The operator properly stored the beverages.
- [21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a table near cooked bacon near the cook line. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator removed the knife for cleaning.
- [08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in the upright 2-door cooler outside of the kitchen. The operator properly stored the raw chicken.
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GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
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