LASTRADA ITALIAN RESTAURANT
4075 A1A SOUTH STE 103, Saint Augustine FL 32080 · 904.471-0081
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between C and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near bathrooms. Person in charge had employee kill and clean roach.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 25, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 20 violations recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Observed cooked potatoes 1400 (76F - Cooling) 1710 see stop sale
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked potatoes started at 1400 (76F - Cooling) at 1710 see stop sale
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine with an out of order sign. Person in charge does not understand how to hook up chemicals on this style machine. Person in charge has triple sink set up.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed cook dip hands in bleach water bucket and grab cooking utensils to start cooking food. Immediately stopped and discussed hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands in hand washing station.
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 cook plate ready to eat cheesy bread with bare hands. No visible contamination observed on bread. Discussed with person in charge.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed bread stored in reused liquor boxes without the use of bags or liners. Person in charge moved bread into metal food container during inspection. No observed contamination on bread.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed egg wash on flip-top cooler (77F - Cold Holding) left out for 10 min per person in charge. Person in charge placed in cooler too cool.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed thawing shrimp stored on dish rack next to bleach. Person in charge moved shrimp into reach in cooler.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed half n half opened Tuesday per person in charge missing date mark. Person in charge added date mark.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Observed cooked pasta 1400 (67F - Cooling) 1710 (66F - Cooling) 1755 in reach in cooler tightly packed in 1/6 pan. Person in charge added ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed deli slicer soiled with cheese Observed cutting boards on flip-top coolers soiled with food staines
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed several plastic food containers throughout kitchen used for food storage with cracks and chips. Discussed with person in charge.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed diced tomatoes mixed with cheese missing date mark. Person in charge stated it was made Tuesday and added date marke
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed soiled cardboard used as a splash guard next to cook line. Discussed with person in charge.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed microwave door breaking off pieces of glass/plastic. O
Food stored outside. Observed approximately 40 caned tomatoes and 4 boxes of pasta stored outside behind back door not in a fully enclosed space. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge is going to move item into dry storage room until he can fully enclose the space.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave heavily soiled with food debris. Observed interior of oven heavily soiled with food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets soiled with food debris and grease on flip-top coolers
Single-service articles stored outside or in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed (open to outdoors/screened). Observed single service foam containers stored outside back door in an area not fully enclosed. Discussed with person in charge.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed shrimp ambient air thawing. Person in charge moved shrimp to reach in cooler.
Nov 12, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Red hose Bibb on both sides of triple sink and dish machine no vacuum breaker.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bleach.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine near hand wash sink in kitchen deflector plate soiled with mold like substance.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer on cookline.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled with food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in coolers and reach in freezers in kitchen shelves and interior soiled with old food debris.
Stored food not covered. Stored food in reach in freezer on cookline not covered.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Food not labeled in small reach in cooler. Person in charge labeled all food.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 shell egg cracked in make table. Person in charge discarded.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on red hose by dish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris underneath on blade.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher. Person in charge labeled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer is soiled.
Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer food is not covered.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in water. Person in charge turned water on.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under dish washer, wood is not sealed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled.
Jan 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 24, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 46 live flying insects through out the kitchen on cook line and drink area. Observed flys landing on bread left under prep table.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near bathrooms. Person in charge had employee kill and clean roach.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under triple sink and by back door.
Jan 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 46 live flying insects through out the kitchen on cook line and drink area. Observed flys landing on bread left under prep table.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed triple sink drain pipe leaking into pan and onto floor. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge emptied drain pan and mopped floor with floor cleaner to sanitize.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near bathrooms. Person in charge had employee kill and clean roach.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under triple sink and by back door.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed triple sink drain pipe leaking water into pan. Discussed with person in charge. Observed AC leaking water into pan near entrance to kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Observed wall covering missing, exposed insulation on vent stack above oven.
Jan 19, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 16 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 46 live flying insects through out the kitchen on cook line and drink area. Observed flys landing on bread left under prep table.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. Observed triple sink drain pipe leaking into pan and onto floor. Discussed with person in charge. Person in charge emptied drain pan and mopped floor with floor cleaner to sanitize.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on floor near bathrooms. Person in charge had employee kill and clean roach.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed live flying insects landing and crawling on box of garlic bread left under prep table. Employee placed bread outside back door. Observed two sea bass and two grouper filets left in their reduced oxygen packaging while being completely thawed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed short ribs cooker previous day per person in charge not date marked. Discussed either person in charge.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to dump ice. Discussed with person in charge.
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/ Food manager not present and no other food manager on-site with four food employees working.
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. No proof of training for one waitress hired over 60 days.
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed several pans behind cook line in between wall and stove.
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. Observed two sea bass and two grouper filets left in their reduced oxygen packaging while being completely thawed. See stop sale.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under triple sink and by back door.
Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris under cook line equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on multiple reach in coolers on cook line and in kitchen soiled with food debris.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed AC at kitchen entrance soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed triple sink drain pipe leaking water into pan. Discussed with person in charge. Observed AC leaking water into pan near entrance to kitchen.
Nov 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 27, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. On shelf near back door, can of tomato sauce has multiple dents on seam. Operator discarded tomato sauce.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer across from cook line, repackaged beef and clams stored over beef stock. Operator rearranged freezer.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, pasta (48F - Cold Holding); pasta (50F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (48F - Cold Holding); calamari (45F - Cold Holding) Operator stated pasta had been in cooler since the day before and discarded. Operator put salmon and calamari in different cooler to cool down. Operator stated he had been in and out of the cooler multiple times.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Inside next to triple sink, and outside of building on faucet, vacuum breaker missing from hose bibbs.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, bottom of cooler has food debris. On shelf by wine, slicer has food buildup. Outside freezer not in use has heavy food and debris buildup.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator uses chlorine for triple sink and sanitizer but only has quaternary test kit.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand washing sink next to triple sink, no paper towels. Employee provided paper towels.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler across from cook line, cooked duck and meat and veggie soup missing date marks. Operator stated they had both been prepared the day prior.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in women's bathroom. Employee removed roach.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gaskets are torn.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors throughout kitchen have food buildup.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. On bottom soiled shelf next to cook line, 1 loaf of bread stored outside or package. Operator discarded bread
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. On shelf across from server station, spoon with handle inside of container of seasoning. Employee removed spoon.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen next to cook line have heavy grease buildup. Also, fan next to cook line has debris buildup. In server area, dish machine lid has mold-like substance Also, walk-in cooler gaskets have mold-like substance buildup.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled cloths on counter next to cutting board across from cook line. Operator removed cloths.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket. Employee moved mop to try.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. On shelf across from server station, container of Italian seasoning not labeled. Employee labeled seasoning.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.