Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
74
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar stretching back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around six violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease”, showing up five times.
Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar's latest score of 74 falls below the St. Augustine average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen has cleaning material inside. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen area soiled with dust build up. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on pizza oven handle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Pizza reach in cooler gaskets has dark mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler near dishwasher machine shelves has build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
74
Jul 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Container of medicine stored on prep table with seasoning. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pizza reach in cooler shredded cheese (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (46F - Cold Holding **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Employee Daniel not informed of responsibility. Operator had employee sign document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Perforated acoustic tile throughout kitchen area.
36-37-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Vents in kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave soiled in kitchen. Operator started cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler shelves soiled.
22-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of white substance not labeled. Operator labeled sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
52
Jan 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tiramisu and cheesecake above 42F. Operator stated that desserts were taken out of freezer yesterday. Operator voluntarily discarded desserts. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gun to soda machine with mold like substance. Operator cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed all handles on doors to coolers have debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed a slow leak under hand washing sink in kitchen.
29-08-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
90
Jun 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose is hanging below flood rim of sink.
29-37-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At wait station; cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Cream in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter; Butter 82F, butter(garlic) 86F; ( - Cold Holding). Butter placed on 4 hour time control. At wait station; cream 48F; ( - Cold Holding). Cream in cooler overnight. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
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. Cream in wait cooler not dated.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has black mold inside.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed cook with duct tape wrapped around hand. He removed duct tape and exposed bandage. Explaupined he can not have duct tape in kitchen, he must use bandage (impermeable) and then a glove.
13-01-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on pizza and salad are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use soiled wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven doors. Person in charge removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on pizza and salad are soiled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Wood stand under dishwasher needs to be smooth and easily cleanable.
14-06-4
41
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front of kitchen have debris buildup.
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
Basic - 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.
36-52-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps on bottom. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Under shelf next to reach-in freezer, box of canned artichokes stored on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs hanging on oven handles. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster during inspection.
51-13-4
45
Apr 20, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. 1) some employees hired over 60 days with no training. Discussed with person in charge.
53B-13-5
Basic - Floors, wall soiled/has accumulation of debris. 1) floors under equipment soiled with food debris. 2) walls by triple sink soiled with black/green mold like substance. 3) walls by prep tabled soiled with food debris from splashes.
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. 1) Togo containers in bulk storage containers used as scoops. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) gaskets on reach in coolers, flip-top coolers soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. 1) old stickers stuck to food containers on storage rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 1) raw shrimp and calamari thawing under prep table on canned tomatoes. Person in charge placed under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. 1) fan fixture in kitchen soiled with dust.
36-50-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. 1) Togo plastic containers in bulk containers used as scoops. Sugar,salt, pepper flakes. Person in charge removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-32-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar.
How does Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gusto Bistro Italiano & Wine Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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