GUSTO BISTRO ITALIANO & WINE BAR

Name: GUSTO BISTRO ITALIANO & WINE BAR
Address: 4255 US1 SOUTH STE 8, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL, 32086, US
Rating: 69.2

4255 US1 SOUTH STE 8, ST. AUGUSTINE, FL 32086

License #6502147

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

69.2 Grade F / 100

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September 15, 2026 · 3 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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GUSTO BISTRO ITALIANO & WINE BAR in ST. AUGUSTINE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 69.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 7 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 45 total violations — 9 critical, 4 major, 32 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed main flip-top cooler gaskets torn Observed stand up cooler door gasket repaired with blue painters tape.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed standing reach in cooler door gaskets and main flip-top cooler door gasket soiled with mold like substance.
[51-01-4] Establishment operating after an emergency without notifying the division. Establishments observed preparing, serving, and/or selling food to customers with an expired license. License expired 6/1/26, person in charge renewed during inspection.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps on bottom.
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Under shelf next to reach-in freezer, box of canned artichokes stored on floor.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs hanging on oven handles. Employee removed tongs.
[51-13-4] No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster during inspection.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front of kitchen have debris buildup.
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In reach-in cooler under counter, employee drink next to food. Employee removed drink.
[06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. On bottom of shelf next to dishwasher, 2 packages of frozen beef thawing in container. Employee put beef in reach-in cooler.
[36-52-4] Unsealed wood not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. In dish area, unsealed wood holding up dish machine.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop on floor next to mop sink. Employee moved mop to dry.
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter next to reach-in cooler, butter (75F - Cold Holding) Operator stated butter has been out for approximately 2 hours. Provided operator with documentation for holding butter on time control. Operator began to fill out paperwork during inspection.