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GUSTO CASERO BY MDQ SWEETS

2030 DOUGLAS RD STE 102, Coral Gables FL 33134 · 7862616986

Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats30
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2331276
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Show 3 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-03-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
Basic/25-06-4
Mar 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Intermediate/05-10-4
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Basic/10-08-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic/10-07-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Oct 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

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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.
Intermediate/53B-02-5
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Basic/13-02-4
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Basic/10-20-4
Jun 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 9, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed some changes with the establishment's layout due to remodeling. Forms for plan review provided to operator. A new counter and furniture as a divider at front counter including installed reach in cooler for desserts.
Intermediate/51-16-7/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4
Plumbing system in disrepair. Three compartment sink.
Basic/29-08-4
Oct 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed at front counter hand sink blocked.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Lid for reach in coolers broken.
Basic/14-11-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site

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.