GUSTO RISTOBAR

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 Chef cutting pre-cooked octopus without gloves. Octopus was reheated at 180°F. Chef washed hands and put gloves. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. Observed at hand washing station by microwaves in kitchen.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded food inside hand wash sink in kitchen. Repeat Violation

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/

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef engaged in food preparation without hairnet. Chef put a hairnet. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside Pizza prep area.

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Employee stored scoop with handle up. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towels under cutting board inside kitchen. Operator removed towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at hand washing station by Walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers.

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed truffle oil bottle unlabeled in kitchen. Also, observed sugar container unlabeled inside Bar. Operator labeled bottle and container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. Chef discarded the ice. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed at walking cooler-she'll raw eggs over vegetables.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

Intermediate - No handwash sink located in vending machine area where employees service bulk food machines. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At coffee station.

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Chef opened the package . Corrective Action Taken

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Faucet at dishwasher station.

High Priority - Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use. As per Operator they were testing how to use the ROP MACHINE.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Fish packaged in the establishment using a reduced oxygen method not bearing a label indicating that it is to be kept frozen until time of use.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed utensils stored in hand wash sink inside kitchen. Operator removed utensils. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cup stored inside rice container under prep table in kitchen. Operator removed cup. 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 personal phone and speaker on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler lid handle in disrepair in front of cook line in kitchen. Also, observed reach in cooler gasket torn inside pizza prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed calamari box stored on Walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop touching flour in container inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets in dessert prep area. Employee cleaned gaskets. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in dessert area.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed oil and flour containers unlabeled in kitchen. Operator labeled containers. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish over cooked beef inside Walk in cooler. Operator stored products correctly. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand wash sink by desserts prep area. Operator provided paper towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed aluminum cup stored inside flour container in kitchen. Operator removed container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured inside kitchen. Operator secured tanks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn inside pizza prep area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed condensed milk plastic bucket stored on Walk in cooler floor. Also, observed food boxes stored on Walk in freezer floor. Operator removed everything from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed inside Bar. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching semolina inside pizza prep area. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both hand sinks in kitchen.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth used to wipe tableware or carry-out containers. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen. Operator stored towels inside bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container inside kitchen. Operator labeled container. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed an Ibuprofen bottle on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed bottle. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed License Expired since October 1st, 2023.

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/

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed cups stored inside sugar and flour containers stored inside kitchen. Operator removed them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tanks not secured by soda machine. Operator secured them. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled ceiling vent inside dry storage with beer and water bottles inside.

Basic - Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Operator put tags by clams and mussels containers. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone stored on prep table inside kitchen. Operator removed phone. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets thorn inside desserts prep area.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil plastic container stored on kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed soiled hood filters.

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Operator removed bucket from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water at 90°F by cook line. Operator removed water. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave interior on shelf in desserts prep area.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen. Also, observed soiled Walk in cooler fan covers. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels throughout kitchen.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator both products were all night inside reach in cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (53 F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (51 F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler in front of cook line. As per operator both products were all night inside reach in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled soda nozzles inside Bar. Operator cleaned equipment. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water shut off at employee hand wash sink. Operator turned on the hot water . It reached 100 F. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic cup inside the sugar container at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed a/c vents soiled. Also, observed soiled ceiling vents inside kitchen.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged with food preparation with no hair restraint inside kitchen.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket torn at reach in cooler in front cook line.

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled at the cook line and at the pastry station.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 3 plastic oil containers stored on kitchen floor. Also, observed a box of potatoes stored on Walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Observed 2 ice buckets on the floor next to the ice machine at the kitchen.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour inside the flour container at the kitchen. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler at the cook line area.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towel by hand sink at coffee station.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef by raw chicken at the end of racks inside walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic cup stored inside hand wash sink inside kitchen. Chef removed it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employee provided it.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Employee provided it. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed risotto rice not date marked inside reach in cooler inside kitchen. As per Chef rice was cooked last Monday August 30th, 2021. Chef date marked rice. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with degreaser not labeled at pizza station. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phone on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed two boxes of shrimps stored on walk in freezer floor. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored on kitchen floor, Also, observed plastic bottles of water stored on dry storage floor. Employee removed them from floor. Corrected On-Site

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table inside kitchen. Employee removed towel. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed cooked empanada not covered inside walk in cooler.

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef ribs thawing in standing water inside kitchen.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed brown sugar container inside kitchen. Employee labeled it. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation