GUSTO CUCINA ITALIANA

229 DEL PRADO BLVD #15

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.8/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 3/11/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10701519

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface on ice machine in prep area.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn,
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler across from 3 compartment sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across cook line soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 27-17-4:Intermediate - Water pressure lacking at fixtures that require the use of water. Observed very low hot water pressure in women's restroom.

Inspection Date: 10/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8749719

  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler across from cook line gasket torn.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - 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.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen area.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board across from cook line soiled.

Inspection Date: 1/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8480162

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gaskets torn. Repeat Violation
  • 12A-28-4:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-26-1: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. The owner has Form just need to have all employees read, sign and maintain in files. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 8/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8364852

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 14-74-7:Basic - 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.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed stand up reach-in cooler gasket torn.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - 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.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53A-03-7:Intermediate - 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/