Gusto Cucina Italiana
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2025
55
Score
Gusto Cucina Italiana appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 11, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
Gusto Cucina Italiana's latest score of 55 falls below the Cape Coral average of 77. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. The chef is working on placing mussel tags in chronological order. **Corrective Action Taken**
01C-05-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape used on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table in kitchen.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken women's restroom.
32-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
55
Mar 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The operator placed raw pork on ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low hot water pressure in women's restroom.
27-17-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on ice machine in prep area.
14-71-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn,
14-11-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
29-49-6
58
Oct 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over ready to cheese ravioli in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved the raw scallops to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
10-08-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
12B-13-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area.
36-27-5
61
Jan 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated cook on not touching cloths or aprons during food preparation. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
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. The owner has Form just need to have all employees read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
70
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-104. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
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. Emailed manager DBPR Form HR 5030-103. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle in kitchen area under prep table. The owner is labeling spray bottle. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cut potatoes (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler that was prepared 8/30/2022. The cook discarded cut potatoes. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - No list of certified food service managers available at the establishment.
53A-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink in kitchen. The operator removed container from hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket torn across from cook line. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gusto Cucina Italiana last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gusto Cucina Italiana on file is from Sep 11, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gusto Cucina Italiana?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Gusto Cucina Italiana.
How does Gusto Cucina Italiana compare to other restaurants in Cape Coral?
Gusto Cucina Italiana most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Cape Coral average of 77.
Has Gusto Cucina Italiana's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gusto Cucina Italiana have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gusto Cucina Italiana means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gusto Cucina Italiana inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto Cucina Italiana is inspected around two times per year on average.
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