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GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT

1266 BEACH BLVD, JACKSONVILLE BEACH, FL 32250

License #2612418

🍕 Pizza/Italian ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate
56.6 Grade F / 100

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GUSTO ITALIAN RESTAURANT in JACKSONVILLE BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 56.6 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 33 total violations — 8 critical, 7 major, 18 minor.

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Inspections on file
2
Clean inspections
0
Callback visits
0
Latest clean pass
None on file yet

The latest inspection on April 15, 2026 shows 19 observation rows: 4 critical, 4 major, and 11 minor.

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Inspection History

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  • Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [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 .
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed package of Krazy glue stored over food preparation near food storage.
  • [13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaging in food preparation without hair restraint.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [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.
  • [41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed multiple spray bottles containing chemical substances without labels.
  • [14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in walk in cooler large bucket of sauce its metal pan without a handle used to dispense. Manager removed and stored properly.
  • [14-86-1] Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining spinach in a container located in stand alone cooler near salad station . Manager removed paper towel.
  • [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.
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