GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining spinach in a container located in stand alone cooler near salad station . Manager removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed in stand alone cooler near salad station 2 non food grade to go bags storing bread slices. Manager discarded the bread. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in bar in ice container with hinged lid Blue cheese stuffed olives (50F - Cold Holding). Observed on counter in front of pizza service area Butter pats (61F - Cold Holding). Manager removed and placed in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed package of Krazy glue stored over food preparation near food storage.

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 4 or more employees engaging in food preparation without a certified food manager on duty. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - 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. Observed some employee food training not available for employee employed from 2024.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sauces in large buckets in walk in cooler without date marks. Employee stated they were made last Saturday.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemical substances without labels. Repeat Violation

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

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler large bucket of sauce its metal pan without a handle used to dispense. Manager removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in food storage area CO2 tank not adequately secured.

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on prep areas located on cook line. Employee removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on prep table. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint. Repeat Violation

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back kitchen exit door.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed employee hand washing sign for employee hand washing station missing at pizza cooking area . Inspector will provide copy of employee handwashing sign. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed filters over grill soiled with grease. Observed walk in cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in food storage large container of flour with scoop handle inside of flour. Employee removed and stored properly . Corrected On-Site

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard. Repeat Violation

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 Filter in storage room not adequately secured

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed dishes stored in soiled dish rack on dry rack.

Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface. Observed multiple cloths used to line the bottom on reach in coolers.

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

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.

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

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

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle containing degreaser without a label. Repeat Violation

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

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.

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

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed light shield cracked near ware washing area. Repeat Violation

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Basic - Floors, walls, and/or ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer in kitchen.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice build up in walk in freezer.

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cracked light shield in kitchen near dish area.

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

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

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster behind establishment. Lid closed. Corrected On-Site

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

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.

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

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

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over cooked pasta in walk in cooler. Chef properly separated and stored food. Corrected On-Site

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, green hose attached to non chemical side.

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Certified manager has no knowledge of the big 6 foodborne illness. Reviewed policy with manager and emailed big 6 form to manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic questions about allergens. Certified manager has no knowledge of food allergens. Reviewed and email allergen form to manager. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. All cutting boards on cook line are stained and with deep cut marks that are no longer cleanable Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employees dumping water into handwash sink on cook line.

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. Manager did not provided proof of employee reporting agreement. Reviewed policy with manager.

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing in food storage room.

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing a watch while preparing food. After reviewing with cook she removed the watch. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook not wearing a hair restraint while preparing food on the cook line. Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler and walk in freezer door gasket torn. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven door handles on cook line. Chef properly stored tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of small white microwave soiled on cook line.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza hood system soiled

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp thawing in standing water on cook line. Chef discarded water and moved shrimp to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Cooked seafood not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 145 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds. Scallops 120F cooking. Employee plated scollops and stated they were fully cooked. After reviewing with cook he re cooked scollops to over 170F Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: No cooking observed at callback Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Did not observed cooking been done. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1. All cutting boards on cook line are stained. 2. Mixer head soiled and exterior of mixer machine soiled with grease build up. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: Cutting board still stained and machine still soiled. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: 1. Cutting boards still stained. 2. Meat slicer soiled with old food debris. Employee cleaned slicer during inspection. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Pizza cooler gaskets torn 2. Meat cooler gasket torn 3. Salad cooler gaskets torn and cooler top lid in disrepair Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: All gaskets still torn. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Pizza cooler gasket still torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. 1. Floor in disrepair in dry food storage room 2. Missing ceiling tiles in dry food storage room 3. Walk in cooler floor in disrepair Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-02-18: Walk in cooler floor was fixed Floor in storage room still in disrepair and ceiling tiles still missing. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-27: Floor in dry storage room still in disrepair. Time Extended

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. butter packs (67-68°F) stored at room temperature in expo station on cook line. Employee stated butter was taking out of the cooler an hour ago. 2. Cooked pasta 66°F stored at room temperature on prep table next to soup well in salad station. Employee stated pasta was taking out of the cooler an hour ago. 3. house made lemon sauce ( made with butter) (48°F); chicken stock (65°F); butter (73°F) stored at room temperature on cook line. Chef stated food was taking out of the cooler an hour ago. Chef placed all food in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Butter 62°F stored over ice in expo station near beverage station. Cook stated butter was taking out of the cooler an placed on ice about an hour ago. Manager placed butter in walk in cooler. Admin Complaint Corrective Action Taken

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. 1. Pizza cooler have torn gaskets. Cooler located in front pizza station. 2. Walk in cooler gasket torn. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Pizza cooler gasket still torn. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach in cooler in frying station. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-14: Standing water still in bottom of cooler. Time Extended