St. Petersburg, Pinellas County

GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

2827 16 ST N, St. Petersburg, FL 33704

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
1 High Priority
May 27, 2026
City
St. Petersburg
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
5

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

May 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 24596434

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24596432

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained/soiled at cook line. Repeat Violation

14-01-5

Detail 24596430

Basic - 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. Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 24596433

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors under cook line soiled with debris

08B-38-4

Detail 24596429

Basic - 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.

23-03-4

Detail 24596428

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach-in cooler across from cook line

22-16-4

Detail 24596431

Basic - 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. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

35A-02-7

Detail 23805990

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. One fly observed in dry storage area.

41-20-4

Detail 23805994

High Priority - Pesticide use not in accordance with manufacturer's directions. Yellow strip stored at front bar hanging from shelving. Manager informed and removed. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23805991

Intermediate - 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.

02C-02-5

Detail 23805988

Intermediate - 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 Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23805993

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowls used in pasta contains. Educated operator and corrected. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23805986

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in door handle greasy to touch.

12B-07-4

Detail 23805992

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

33-15-4

Detail 23805987

Basic - Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Dumpster backed against light pole. Operator unable to close.

22-08-4

Detail 23805989

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line soiled with burnt on food debris. Repeat Violation

Jun 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

29-34-4

Detail 22827684

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker on outside rear patio hose bib. Warning

41-18-4

Detail 22827681

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Three compartment sink above 400 ppm quaternary. Operator corrected to 200 ppm quaternary. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-03-7

Detail 22827678

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/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22827682

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

11-26-1

Detail 22827675

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. Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 22827683

Intermediate - 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. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 22827674

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks outside back door not properly secured. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 22827679

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed and posted current license. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22827680

Basic - Food stored on floor. Marinara and plastic water bottles stored on floor of walk in cooler. Employee stored properly. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-07-4

Detail 22827685

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils on cooktop at 83 F. Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22827676

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven in kitchen has built up food debris. Warning

51-13-4

Detail 22827677

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Warning

Jun 15, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.