SINATRAS RISTORANTE
SINATRAS RISTORANTE located in LAKE HELEN has undergone 9 health department inspections, achieving a 2.1/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
Last inspection: 2 months ago · 9 reports on file
355 Cassadaga Road
Florida, 32744
Volusia County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
2/12/2026· 2mo ago
Visit ID: 13491592
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 2 int, 8 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Wait station low boy unit Souflee cup used to dispense parmasean. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Reduced packaging salmon thawed in walk in cooler . Operator instructed to discard . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in Frigidaire and Rich Plan reach-in freezer chest by ice machine.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - under fiat top and fryer side, soiled with grease . - Frigidaire freezer chest by ice machine, soiled with grime
- 35B-04-4:Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed cucumbers and carrots at wait station low boy unit,stored over cut lemons. Operator relocated . Corrected On-Site
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale,
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wash ware area sink, used to fill sanitizer bucket . Operator educated . **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 53B-13-5: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.
8/13/2025· 8mo ago
Visit ID: 10879831
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest , by ice machine.
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar soda gun and holster , soiled with grime . Operator cleaned . Repeat Violation
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -walk in cooler mash potatoes (54F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours. Operator placed ice -Cook line make table unit . butter (52F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (52F - Cold Holding) Less than 4 hours. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket stored in cook line hand sink. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site
5/21/2025· 11mo ago
Visit ID: 10801542
Follow-up Inspection Required2 int
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cutting boards soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: **Time Extended**
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink, designated hand sink is one if the sinks, and a bar counter in added to dining , ice machine . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-21: Bar three compartment sink, designated hand sink ,bar counter , has no plan submission. Admin Complaint
3/18/2025· 1y ago
Visit ID: 8897968
Follow-up Inspection Required2 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Salmon in kitchen make table . Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, at bar. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No bar handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is soiled with grease. Warning
- 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, bar designated hand sink. Operator reattached plumbing, Corrected On-Site Warning
- 08B-62-4:Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Warning
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced ham 50F., less than 4 hours double stacked . Operator reduced amount and placed in reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cutting boards soiled. Warning
- 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Three compartment sink, designated hand sink is one if the sinks, and a bar counter in added to dining , ice machine . Warning
9/27/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8897653
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 1 basic
- 14-69-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb. - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with food stain, make table l - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: **Time Extended**
9/24/2024· 1y 6mo ago
Visit ID: 8733881
Follow-up Inspection Required4 high, 3 int, 2 basic
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 6- salmon vacuum packaged thawed, in walk in cooler . Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .
- 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed vacuum package salmon .
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler prime rib (52F - Cold Holding ) ; calamari (50F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); raw mahi-mahi (49F - Cold Holding); 30 dozen shell eggs (52F - Cold Holding); raw beef (52F - Cold Holding); shrimp (50F - Cold Holding); au jus (50F - Cold Holding); pasta 4 lbs (50F - Cold Holding); mozzarella cheese 6 lbs (50F - Cold Holding); ricotta cheese 4 lbs (50F - Cold Holding); burrata 20 ounces (50F - Cold Holding ) butter (50F - 36 lbs ); heavy cream 9 -32 ounces (50F - Cold Holding); raw bacon 20 lbs (47F - Cold Holding); grits (47F - Cold Holding). More than 4 hours. Operator instructed to discard. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
- 02C-03-5: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. Heavy cream opened 24 hours ago ,not date marked in cookline make table. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with food stain, make table l
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict. Corrected On-Site
3/13/2024· 2y 1mo ago
Visit ID: 8491842
Met Inspection Standards3 high, 4 int, 5 basic
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ice machine,
- 51-13-4:Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at wash ware hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site
- 29-11-4:Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, under dish machine,.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-14-4:High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline makeline broth (72F /1 hour - Cold Holding. Operator returned to unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen reach in freezer soiled with food debris,.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning brushes stored in three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Poached eggs not identified on menu as being undercooked. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-13-5: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.
9/6/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8491673
Met Inspection Standards1 basic
- 33-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: **Time Extended**
9/5/2023· 2y 7mo ago
Visit ID: 8355496
Follow-up Inspection Required3 high, 2 int, 6 basic
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar and bathroom hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Dessert station , cheese cakes Stored uncovered . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning
- 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on shelf in outside area, behind ice machine, area cleaned and sanitized . Corrected On-Site Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline make table. sliced tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (44F - Cold Holding); pasta (47TF - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Operator placed ice. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Manicotti not datemarked in walk in cooler from 48 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning