Gusto Italiano Restaurant
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2026
78
Score
Public records show six inspections at Gusto Italiano Restaurant stretching back to 2024. Gusto Italiano Restaurant was last inspected on Feb 24, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Gusto Italiano Restaurant's latest score is in line with the St. Petersburg average of 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach in spray bottle. Employee labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on prep table
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board. Employee moved **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Checked temperature with thermometer 127 max temp
16-38-5
78
Sep 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 22, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 4 employees unable to provide proof of training. **Warning**
53B-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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Banana pudding front case for customer self service. Employee brought back into back. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board **Warning**
21-12-4
58
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Both men's and women's restrooms
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards deli cooler across from oven. Slicer HOBART soiled
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. Red beans and sausage in reach in freezer stand alone opposite of deli cooler. Made 3-1
02C-02-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Across from cook line near hand wash sink.
14-33-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Walk in cooler
05-09-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of single service on floor front counter. Customer service was rolling silverware.
25-05-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Across from cook line near hand wash sink. Deli cooler next to prep table
29-49-6
61
Jan 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored above container of cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Raw shelled eggs were moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dish Machine Chlorine sanitizer testing at 0 PPM. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Discussed with PIC and server Debora.
22-49-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cook line answer personal phone with single service gloves on and change tasks to begin engaging in food preparation, touched clean plates and utensils.
12A-07-5
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. For employees Debora and Elmira. Inspector discussed/emailed DBPR Food Employee Reporting Agreement form. **Corrective Action Taken**
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. Observed employee training certificate for cook Mithat Krasniqi 4/17/2024 through State Food Safety.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked lasagna, cooked pasta, and cooked sausage not date marked in walk in cooler. Inspector provided DBPR Date Marking form. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired employee training certificate for Alversa Ndoka 6/24/2021 through FLRA.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Discussed/emailed DBPR An Easy Way to Remember the "BIG 6" Foodborne Illnesses form with server Debora. Employee printed form at the time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer and can opener soiled with food debris. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink next to dish machine.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of employee training certificate could be provided for server Debora N. serving food and PIC Elmira N. engaging in food preparation at the time of routine inspection.
53B-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Boxes of fryer oil stored on floor next to walk in cooler door.
08B-38-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed in lobby area expired on 2/1/2024.
50-09-4
26
Jan 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bib at outside hose bib.
29-34-4
Basic - Bathrooms located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
32-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gusto Italiano Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gusto Italiano Restaurant on file is from Feb 24, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gusto Italiano Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Gusto Italiano Restaurant.
How does Gusto Italiano Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Gusto Italiano Restaurant most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Gusto Italiano Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gusto Italiano Restaurant have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Gusto Italiano Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Gusto Italiano Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto Italiano Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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