GUSTO CUCINA ITALIANA
229 DEL PRADO BLVD #15, Cape Coral FL 33909 · 239.458.5900
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 5 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used on ice machine in weigh station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
May 5, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days. The Chef has mussel tags but not for 90 days.
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.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors women's restroom door.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed black duct tape used on ice machine in weigh station.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment. The chef is working on placing mussel tags in chronological order.
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. Printed Out Clean Up of Vomiting and Diarrheal Events DBPR Form HR 5030-104 for Manager.
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. Printed Out Employee Reporting Form HR 5030-103 for Manager. The manager filled out form during inspection.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed blue duct tape used on reach-in cooler in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open drink on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler in kitchen gasket torn.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken women's restroom.
Mar 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw pork chops (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The operator placed raw pork on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across cook line soiled.
Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low hot water pressure in women's restroom.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on ice machine in prep area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn,
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw scallops over ready to cheese ravioli in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook moved the raw scallops to bottom shelf in reach-in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers in reach-in cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area.
Jan 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Educated cook on not touching cloths or aprons during food preparation.
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. The owner has Form just need to have all employees read, sign and maintain in files.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp over ready to eat beef ravioli in stand up reach-in freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw calamari (48F - Cold Holding); raw scallops (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding); raw veal (47F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler across from cook line. The cook placed ice on all raw products. The cook stated he is asking owner to have reach-in cooler serviced.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line ambient temperature 49F.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
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.