Gusto Italian Restaurant

2827 16 St N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

Italian

Last inspected: Jun 3, 2025

Score

High Risk

Going back to 2023, Gusto Italian Restaurant has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 3, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around nine violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.

Across the inspection history, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Gusto Italian Restaurant's latest score of 47 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.

View 9 violations

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in dry storage area.

35A-02-7

High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow strip stored at front bar hanging from shelving. Manager informed and removed. **Corrected On-Site**

41-20-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top in kitchen soiled with debris. Cutting boards soiled with debris and staining.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator marked during inspection **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in door handle greasy to touch.

23-24-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle observed on prep table behind cook line. Operator removed voluntarily. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster backed against light pole. Operator unable to close.

33-15-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris. **Repeat Violation**

22-08-4

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in pasta contains. Educated operator and corrected. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 12 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on outside rear patio hose bib. **Warning**

29-34-4

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 400 ppm quaternary. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-18-4

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. **Warning**

11-26-1

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

53B-13-5

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning**

53A-03-7

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**

16-37-1

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

50-09-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside back door not properly secured. **Warning**

51-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara and plastic water bottles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-38-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooktop at 83 F. **Warning**

10-07-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris. **Warning**

22-08-4

Jun 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Gusto Italian Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Gusto Italian Restaurant on file is from Jun 3, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Gusto Italian Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gusto Italian Restaurant.

How does Gusto Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?

Gusto Italian Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.

Has Gusto Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Gusto Italian Restaurant have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Gusto Italian Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

How often is Gusto Italian Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto Italian Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.

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