SINATRAS RISTORANTE
355 CASSADAGA RD, Lake Helen FL 32744 · 386-218-3806
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 19 points better than where it started.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on shelf in outside area, behind ice machine, area cleaned and sanitized.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $700
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017030510 | May 25, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 | $300 |
| 4--2017022283 | Apr 28, 2017 | Jun 21, 2017 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale,
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wash ware area sink, used to fill sanitizer bucket. Operator educated.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Wait station low boy unit Souflee cup used to dispense parmasean. Operator removed.
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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.
Ice buildup in Frigidaire and Rich Plan reach-in freezer chest by ice machine.
Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
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
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.
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.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket stored in cook line hand sink. Operator removed.
Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest, by ice machine.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bar soda gun and holster, soiled with grime. Operator cleaned.
May 21, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cutting boards soiled.
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.
Mar 18, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cutting boards soiled.
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.
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.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, at bar. Operator relocated.
No bar handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is soiled with grease.
Plumbing system in disrepair, bar designated hand sink. Operator reattached plumbing,
Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area.
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with food stain, make table l
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed vacuum package salmon.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board soiled with food stain, make table l
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict.
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.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over cooked vegetables in walk in cooler.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen reach in freezer soiled with food debris,.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning brushes stored in three compartment sink.
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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ice machine,
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
No handwashing sign provided at wash ware hand sink used by food employees.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, under dish machine,.
Sep 6, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Open dumpster lid.
Sep 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on shelf in outside area, behind ice machine, area cleaned and sanitized.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.
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.
No handwashing sign provided at bar and bathroom hand sink used by food employees.
Open dumpster lid.
Stored food not covered. Dessert station, cheese cakes Stored uncovered.
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.