Gulf Gate, Sarasota County

MOUTHOLE

2637 MALL DR, Gulf Gate, FL 34231

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
1 Intermediate
Dec 11, 2025
City
Gulf Gate
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

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.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

31A-09-4

Detail 24246884

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink near the three compartment sink blocked by a bread rack. The operator moved the rack allowing access to the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24246885

Basic - Accumulation of a slime-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

23-24-4

Detail 24246883

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed the reach in freezer door handle soiled with an accumulation of food debris.

40-06-5

Detail 24246882

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee cell phone stored on a package of plastic portion cups. The operator properly stored the cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Jul 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 23884547

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over a plastic bucket of pickles in the 2-door reach in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over cooked beef in the 2-door reach in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw animal products. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 23884546

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Raymond Mabalot food manager certification expired 1/4/2025.

13-03-4

Detail 23884545

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

03A-02-5

Detail 23352338

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese sauce (62F - Cold Holding) in the prep area. The operator stated the cheese sauce has been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the cheese sauce on time for public health control. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23352337

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles stored hanging near single-service to go boxes in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the chemicals. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23352339

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a bowl with no handle used as a scoop for brown sugar in the kitchen. The operator removed the bowl form the brown sugar. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23352336

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors. Repeat Violation

Jul 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 22987318

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the handwashing sink in the back of the kitchen blocked by a cutting board. The operator removed the cutting board allowing access to the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22987315

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in the back of the kitchen. The operator provided paper towels for the hand sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-02-5

Detail 22987316

Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. The operator was printed and posted a consumer advisory. Corrected On-Site

24-18-4

Detail 22987317

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed self-service plastic spoons stored with the food contact surface upright. The operator voluntarily discarded the spoons. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22987319

Basic - The rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.

Apr 29, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

35B-03-4

Detail 22837601

Basic - Rear exit not protected with self-closing doors.