GUSTO BISTRO ITALIANO & WINE BAR
4255 US1 SOUTH STE 8, Saint Augustine FL 32086 · 904-661-8538
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 6 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has cleaning material inside. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area soiled with dust build up.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pizza oven handle. Operator removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza reach in cooler gaskets has dark mold like substance.
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Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near dishwasher machine shelves has build up.
Jul 18, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on prep table with seasoning. Operator removed.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza reach in cooler shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding
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. Employee Daniel not informed of responsibility. Operator had employee sign document during inspection.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in kitchen. Operator started cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar.
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu and cheesecake above 42F. Operator stated that desserts were taken out of freezer yesterday. Operator voluntarily discarded desserts.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gun to soda machine with mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all handles on doors to coolers have debris buildup.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a slow leak under hand washing sink in kitchen.
Dec 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handles on reach in cooler with buildup.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave with buildup.
Jun 26, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is hanging below flood rim of sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At wait station; cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Cream in cooler overnight.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; Butter 82F, butter(garlic) 86F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter placed on 4 hour time control. At wait station; cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Cream in cooler overnight.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cream in wait cooler not dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold inside.
Employee with soiled clothing. Observed cook with duct tape wrapped around hand. He removed duct tape and exposed bandage. Explaupined he can not have duct tape in kitchen, he must use bandage (impermeable) and then a glove.
Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza and salad are torn.
In-use soiled wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza and salad are soiled.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood stand under dishwasher needs to be smooth and easily cleanable.
Nov 28, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate10 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to reach-in cooler, butter (75F - Cold Holding) Operator stated butter has been out for approximately 2 hours. Provided operator with documentation for holding butter on time control. Operator began to fill out paperwork during inspection.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps on bottom.
Food stored on floor. Under shelf next to reach-in freezer, box of canned artichokes stored on floor.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs hanging on oven handles. Employee removed tongs.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster during inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front of kitchen have debris buildup.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler under counter, employee drink next to food. Employee removed drink.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On bottom of shelf next to dishwasher, 2 packages of frozen beef thawing in container. Employee put beef in reach-in cooler.
Unsealed wood not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In dish area, unsealed wood holding up dish machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor next to mop sink. Employee moved mop to dry.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.