GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT
2827 16 ST N, Saint Petersburg FL 33704
Last inspected May 27, 2026 · 4 visits since April 2024
APR 24
JUN 25
MAY 26
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3 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in dry storage area.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken inside reach-in cooler stored above heavy whipping cream and cooked broccolini. Operator relocated items for proper safe storage.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled at cook line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop inside cooked pasta containers in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed bowls during inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line soiled with debris
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Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor at dry storage area of kitchen. Discussed with operator to store items off the ground and elevated for safe storage.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cook line
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of reach-in cooler with a buildup of food residue. Operator instructed employee who began cleaning the cold holding unit during the inspection.
Jun 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in dry storage area.
Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow strip stored at front bar hanging from shelving. Manager informed and removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stove top in kitchen soiled with debris. Cutting boards soiled with debris and staining.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Operator marked during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in pasta contains. Educated operator and corrected.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in door handle greasy to touch.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle observed on prep table behind cook line. Operator removed voluntarily.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster backed against light pole. Operator unable to close.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris.
Jun 18, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on outside rear patio hose bib.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 400 ppm quaternary. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary.
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/
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside back door not properly secured.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license.
Food stored on floor. Marinara and plastic water bottles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored properly.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooktop at 83 F.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
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.