GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR

Name: GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR
Address: 6528 SUPERIOR AVE, SARASOTA, FL, 34231, US
Rating: 61.1

6528 SUPERIOR AVE, SARASOTA, FL 34231

License #6805738

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

61.1 Grade F / 100

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December 11, 2025 · 9 findings · 3 critical

Routine - Food

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GULF GATE FOOD & BEER / ARCADEBAR in SARASOTA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 61.1 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 11, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 69 total violations — 16 critical, 4 major, 49 minor.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured behind the arcade bar. The operator secured the tank.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.
[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.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowls with no handles used as scoops for flour in the prep area. The operator removed the plastic bowls.
[21-17-4] Clean linens stored on floor. Observed clean wiping cloths stored on the floor in the office. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils in the prep area. The operator properly stored the beverages.
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a backpack stored hanging on a rack near packaged foods in the prep area. Observed cell phones stored on shelves above food preparation tables in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the cell phones.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed a torn door gasket for the reach in cooler near the service window.
[29-18-4] Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen.
[10-14-5] Ice bucket stored on floor between uses behind the bar. The operator properly stored the ice bucket.
[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 panko not stored above the food in the prep area. The operator properly stored the scoop.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on a wire rack above uncooked pasta in the prep area. The operator properly stored the sanitizer bucket.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (50F - Cold Holding); housemade buffalo sauce with butterw (46F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler near the service window. The operator stated the temperatures were checked approximately 2 hours prior. The operator moved the potentially hazardous foods to another cold holding unit.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles hanging single-service lids behind the bar underneath the service window. The operator removed the spray bottles.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-12-5] Covered waste receptacle not provided in unisex bathroom in the arcade.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close.
[29-18-4] Floor drain cover missing in the kitchen.
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on top of the warewashing machine.
[36-36-4] Ceiling vent cover missing in the prep area.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed a scoop used for sugar stored on top of a soiled container lid in the prep area. The operator removed the scoop.
[25-05-4] Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service foam cups stored on the floor in the dry storage shed.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry near the hand sink in the prep area. The operator properly stored the mop.
[21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses in the prep area. The operator properly stored the wiping cloths.
[21-38-4] Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the solution bucket.
[03D-01-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked chicken (92F - Cooling) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated the chicken had been cooked approximately 3 hours prior. The operator moved the chicken to a reach in freezer for rapid cooling.
[35A-02-6] Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 20 small flying insects near the handwashing sink in the prep area.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over salsa verde in the reach in cooler nearest the cook line. The operator properly stored the raw shell eggs.
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked pork date marked 6/27 in the walk in cooler. The operator discarded the pork.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the rice.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (46F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The operator stated a temperature check was conducted at 10:30 and the food products temped at 41F or below. The operator moved the above foods to another walk in cooler. Observed cooked rice (48F - Cold Holding) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice has been held overnight. The operator discarded the rice.
[16-36-4] No color/concentration comparison chart available for chlorine test kit used to check sanitizer.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[16-21-4] Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured behind the arcade bar.
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the prep area.
[29-18-4] Drain cover(s) missing. Observed a missing floor drain cover in the kitchen.
[13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees engaged in food preparation wearing watches. The employees removed the watches.
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed the walk in cooler door unable to completely close.
[05-09-4] No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in the reach in cooler near the service window.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in the mens restroom in the main dining area.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an employee beverage stored in the produce cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the beverage.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler near the service window in the kitchen.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink in the prep area.
[36-36-4] Vent cover missing in the prep area above the reach in cooler.
[29-17-4] Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Above liquor bottles behind the arcade bar.
[01B-14-4] Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 4 broken eggs stored with intact shell eggs in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator discarded the 4 broken eggs.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed shredded cheese (54F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (50F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (49F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (50F - Cold Holding) in the cold holding unit underneath the flat top grill. Observed raw chicken (52F - Cold Holding); blue cheese dressing (50F - Cold Holding); house made buffalo sauce with butter (53F - Cold Holding) In the reach in cooler near service window. The operator stated the above foods have been held for less than 4 hours. The operator moved the above food products to a different cold holding unit.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a chemical spray bottle stored hanging on a shelf near canned chiles in the prep area. The operator properly stored the spray bottle.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice in the handwashing sink in the kitchen.
[16-37-1] No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed chlorine test kit expired 2/23.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled underneath the dish machine.