Gusto Ristobar
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
74
Score
Public records show seven inspections at Gusto Ristobar stretching back to 2022. On Mar 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 15 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Compared to the broader Doral restaurant scene, this is about average. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout.
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. Discussed and provided email handout.
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed Chef cutting pre-cooked octopus without gloves. Octopus was reheated at 180°F. Chef washed hands and put gloves. **Corrected On-Site**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand washing station by microwaves in kitchen.
27-19-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation without hairnet. Chef put a hairnet. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside Pizza prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Employee stored scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board inside kitchen. Operator removed towels. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by Walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed truffle oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Also, observed sugar container unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled bottle and container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
35
Dec 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Oct 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. As per Operator they were testing how to use the ROP MACHINE.
03G-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside rice container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone and speaker on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid handle in disrepair in front of cook line in kitchen. Also, observed reach in cooler gasket torn inside pizza prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed calamari box stored on Walk in freezer floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching flour in container inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in dessert prep area. Employee cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in dessert area.
29-49-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and flour containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
39
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked beef inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by desserts prep area. Operator provided paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. Operator removed container. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside kitchen. Operator secured tanks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside pizza prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk plastic bucket stored on Walk in cooler floor. Also, observed food boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed everything from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching semolina inside pizza prep area. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks in kitchen.
31B-04-4
45
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 15 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed an Ibuprofen bottle on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups stored inside sugar and flour containers stored inside kitchen. Operator removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda machine. Operator secured them. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent inside dry storage with beer and water bottles inside.
36-34-5
Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Operator put tags by clams and mussels containers. **Corrected On-Site**
01C-06-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn inside desserts prep area.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed bucket from floor. **Corrected On-Site**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F by cook line. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior on shelf in desserts prep area.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed soiled hood filters.
36-68-5
32
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gusto Ristobar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gusto Ristobar on file is from Mar 3, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gusto Ristobar?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gusto Ristobar.
How does Gusto Ristobar compare to other restaurants in Doral?
Gusto Ristobar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Doral average of 73.
Has Gusto Ristobar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gusto Ristobar have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gusto Ristobar 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 Ristobar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto Ristobar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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