GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

Name: GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT
Address: 1266 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL, 32250, US
Rating: 67.6

1266 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2612418

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67.6 Grade F / 100

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GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 67.6 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 15, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 29 total violations — 5 critical, 7 major, 17 minor.

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[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
[40-06-5] 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.
[35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed light shining from outside at back kitchen exit door.
[24-18-4] 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 .
[23-03-4] 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.
[02C-02-5] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemical substances without labels.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[36-02-5] 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.
[51-11-4] Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in food storage area CO2 tank not adequately secured.
[31B-04-4] 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.
[22-20-5] 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.
[14-31-5] 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.
[53B-01-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[53A-05-6] 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.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[13-04-4] Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without beard guard.
[31A-11-4] 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.
[12B-07-4] 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.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing dawn soap and cleaner without labels. Employee placed labels on spray bottles.
[08B-38-4] 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] 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.
[22-20-5] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[40-06-5] 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.
[36-02-5] 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.
[01B-03-5] Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Observed employee with bare hand garnish fries with cheese to be served to customer.
[09-01-4] 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.
[53A-05-6] 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.

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