Gusto's Latin Food
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2025
45
Score
Inspectors have visited Gusto's Latin Food eight times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 18, 2025. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around 10 violations each, up from closer to six violations before.
“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Gusto's Latin Food's 45 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
3
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed Triple Sink (Chlorine +200ppm); operator add more water to dilute solution.Triple Sink (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw steak stored above cooked chicken mix in standing unit next to 3 compartment sink. Operator stored properly during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed on preparation table at kitchen area. Operator moved to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed degreaser spray bottle not identified at kitchen area. Employee identified bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in unit at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled standing reach in freezer interior across bathroom.
22-16-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw steak 34°F in preparation table, operator moved steak to reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in standing reach in freezer across bathroom.
14-69-4
45
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw ground beef in reach in freezer across from bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese empanadas (111F - Hot Holding); chicken empanadas (113F - Hot Holding) at hot box at front counter. As per operator for less than one hour. Operator increased temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at handwashing sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board in kitchen area across from prep table. Also observed on green cutting board at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee personal water bottle stored on prep table in kitchen area.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation with no hair net. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle in direct contact with cooked white rice at steam table in kitchen area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets to reach in cooler at front counter soiled. Also observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles stored on a soiled surface. Observed to go containers stored on rusty shelves in kitchen area.
25-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of sugar not labeled on dry storage rack in kitchen area.
02D-01-5
45
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
45
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
52
Feb 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to touching clean plates without washing hands. Operator removed plates to ware washing area.**Corrective Action Taken** **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-12-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed marinated beef stored above cooked yuca located in the standing reach in cooler,kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
08A-02-6
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed in the unisex bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
32-12-5
70
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef,marinated chicken stored above cooked pork,corn located in the reach in cooler,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken,beef stored above yuca,empanadas located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box:; empanadas (120F - Hot Holding)as per operator about 1 hr ago,operator removed to bottom shelf and adjusted thermostat for additional heating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03B-01-6
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.
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn and in disrepair,front counter.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed ceiling vents missing,located in kitchen.
36-17-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed for the unisex bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.observed by back door ware washing area.
36-02-5
41
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above tequenos,located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. hot box:; empanadas 125 ( - Hot Holding) operator adjusted thermostat and placed items on bottom shelf for increased heating. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen by the back door. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed cut plantains by the hand wash sink located in the kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in the reach in cooler at the front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed for the 3 door unit.
22-16-4
61
Jul 22, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw fish stored above vegetables , located in the reach in cooler,kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw pork stored above potato fries located in the 3 door reach in freezer. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored above vegetables,located in reach in cooler,passage way. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled,front counter. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed for the bulk raw rice bin.
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed in the kitchen.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed in the kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed in the kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gusto's Latin Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gusto's Latin Food on file is from Sep 18, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gusto's Latin Food?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gusto's Latin Food.
How does Gusto's Latin Food compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Gusto's Latin Food most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Gusto's Latin Food's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Gusto's Latin Food have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Gusto's Latin Food 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's Latin Food inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto's Latin Food is inspected around three times per year on average.
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