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GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT located in JACKSONVILLE BEACH has undergone 6 health department inspections, achieving a 1.9/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1266 Beach Boulevard
Florida, 32250
Duval County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/30/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10883288

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled with mold like substance near ice chute of unit. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple drinks throughout kitchen stored on prep tables, dish machine and in bar area. Repeat Violation
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee personal items stored next to glassware. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of greens stored on floor located in walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly . Observed boxes of bread stored on floor located in walk in freezer. Employee removed and stored properly.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed area near ware washing concrete floor not sealed also area front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee with bare hand garnish fries with cheese to be served to customer. Discarded fries and remade order. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler raw shrimp and raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta located on Cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-03-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee with bare hand garnish fries with cheese to be served to customer.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Blue cheese stuffed olives (62F - Cold Holding) in bar garnish storage container. Employee placed in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed frozen sausage in employee hand sink to thaw at entrance of kitchen. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed establishment with 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing dawn soap and cleaner without labels. Employee placed labels on spray bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10727459

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled near ice chute of unit.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 Filter in storage room not adequately secured
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
  • 24-06-4:Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed dishes stored in soiled dish rack on dry rack.
  • 21-05-5:Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed multiple cloths used to line the bottom on reach in coolers.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on reach in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of exit door. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed bag of onions,carrots and case of lettuce stored floor of walk in cooler. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed area near ware washing concrete floor not sealed also area front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employee engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed no certified food service manager on duty with four or more employee engaged in food preparation/handling.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 11/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8773472

  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on pizza door handle located in pizza area. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in pizza area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed area near ware washing concrete floor not sealed also area front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing sanitizer without a label. Employee placed label on spray bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 6/26/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670126

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not adequately secured in dry storage area. Manager properly secured tanks. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at bottom of back door of kitchen.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed in use tongs on pizza door handle located in pizza area. Manager removed and stored tongs properly. Corrected On-Site
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near ware washing area. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in cooler in pizza area soiled. Repeat Violation
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed area near ware washing concrete floor not sealed also area front of walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flying insects in kitchen near ware washing area.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/7/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8372386

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. White ice bucket stored by ice machine in kitchen. Bucket inverted. Corrected On-Site
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and cigarettes stored on shelf in dry food storage area with food items. Employee items moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer in kitchen.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.
  • 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in kitchen near dish area.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in men's restroom in dining area. Operator printed and posted sign. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Multiple reach in cooler gaskets in kitchen. Multiple handles for reach in coolers and convection oven in kitchen. Sides of fryer in kitchen.Employee began cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-09-4:Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. Unwrapped black plastic straws stored on bar top within customer reach. Straws moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Small area of floor near walk in cooler entrance. Small area of floor by dish machine.
  • 12A-10-4:High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Server in kitchen touched nose with bare hand and immediately handled clean pan and ice scoop without washing hands. Inspector coached employee on proper hand washing procedures. Employee washed hands correctly. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In dry storage area, multiple chemicals stored next to containers of fryer oil. Chemicals moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. In front bar reach in cooler, two containers of cream opened two days prior not dated. Employee dated items. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Long white cutting board in front of flip top cooler in kitchen. Repeat Violation
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk in cooler, marinara sauce, lasagna and pans of pasta all prepared two days prior not dated. Employee dated items. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle containing blue chemical cleaner stored on shelf below prep table near cook line in kitchen. Bottle labeled. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/12/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8326845

  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. house made lemon sauce (77F); chicken broth (75F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Chef stated food was taking out of the cooler 2 hours ago. Chef placed food in a container of ice. Suggested to chef to use time control and emailed him time control handout. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Chicken stock 60F, house made lemon cream sauce 62F stored at room temperature on cook line. Chef stated sauces were taking out of the walk in cooler an hour ago and that he forgot to placed sauces on ice. After reviewing with chef he placed sauces on ice. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on added splitter to mop sink faucet in non chemical side, blue hose attached to non chemical side. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-12: Still vacuum breaker missing at mop sink on added splitter on non chemical side. Admin Complaint