GUSTO BISTRO ITALIANO & WINE BAR
4255 US1 SOUTH STE 8 · ST. AUGUSTINE · St. Johns County · FL 32086
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
12 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
50-17-3High Priority – Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed license during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High 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**
Basic 10
35B-01-4Basic – Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gaps on bottom. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Under shelf next to reach-in freezer, box of canned artichokes stored on floor.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Three tongs hanging on oven handles. Employee removed tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed operator choking poster during inspection.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach-in cooler at front of kitchen have debris buildup.
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4Basic – 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**
06-01-5Basic – 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**
36-52-4Basic – 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.
42-01-4Basic – 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**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 17, 2026 12:06 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.