Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar
Last inspected: Jul 18, 2025
52
Score
Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar, located at 4255 Us1 South Ste 8 in St. Augustine, FL, had a high-risk inspection on 2025-07-18 with a score of 52. The inspection noted two critical, one major, and five minor violations, including issues with ceiling cleanliness and the interior of the microwave. Historical inspection data indicates a pattern of high-risk outcomes for Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
41
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
45
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
64
Violations — Jul 18, 2025 Inspection
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in kitchen. Operator started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on prep table with seasoning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza reach in cooler shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Employee Daniel not informed of responsibility. Operator had employee sign document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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