WINTER SPRINGS, Seminole County

STEFANO'S TRATTORIA

1425 TUSKAWILLA RD #205, WINTER SPRINGS, FL 32708

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 4, 2026
City
WINTER SPRINGS
County
Seminole
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
15

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Feb 4, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

24-08-4

Detail 24348590

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

24-08-4

Detail 24077812

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

16-46-4

Detail 24077811

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Apr 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 23714464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. -various condiments stored on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: -boxes of oil near office -operator moved items off of floor Time Extended Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 23714465

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of Togo containers stored on floor Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-17: -operator moved items off of floor 6 inches Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 16

14-31-5

Detail 23557691

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. -bread stored in non food grade bag Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23557683

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw chicken not separated from cheese in reach in cooler in prep area Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23557688

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. -meat sauce at 127F (1:31) taken off heat at 12:00pm per operator, left cooling in open air -operator corrected by using ice bath and ice rod Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23557695

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting board at roach in cooler in kitchen stained Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23557681

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -hand wash sink at bar Corrected On-Site Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23557682

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

16-21-4

Detail 23557694

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dish machine soiled with food debris Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 23557687

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -cup used as scoop in cheese Corrected On-Site Warning

36-03-4

Detail 23557696

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. -under hand wash sink at dish pit Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23557684

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee phone above food preparation table Corrected On-Site Warning

24-08-4

Detail 23557693

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-10-4

Detail 23557692

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -ice scoop broken no longer durable -operator discarded Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23557685

Basic - Food stored on floor. -various condiments stored on floor in walk in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

25-05-4

Detail 23557686

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes of Togo containers stored on floor Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23557690

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -squid not thawed under running water Corrected On-Site Warning

36-50-4

Detail 23557689

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. -hood system stained with grease, sealant on grease run to trap coming apart Warning

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 4Basic: 6Total: 10

35A-05-4

Detail 23429504

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -2 live roaches on paper towel dispenser in dish pit area -4 live roaches on ceiling electrical cable pipe -4 live roach under ceiling tile -13 live roaches under pot rack in dish pit area -4 live roaches on ceiling in prep area -operator contacted pest control during inspection Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 23429506

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -stuffed shells 1/2 pan

03A-02-5

Detail 23429503

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Stuffed shells 47F

03F-02-5

Detail 23429510

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. -garlic and oil -time marking added during inspection Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23429502

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

24-08-4

Detail 23429501

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrective Action Taken

31B-04-4

Detail 23429505

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at prep table

23-03-4

Detail 23429507

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fan cover in wear washing area

16-46-4

Detail 23429508

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

02D-01-5

Detail 23429509

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flower and breadcrumbs not properly labeled Corrected On-Site

Dec 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

31B-04-4

Detail 23430795

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -HWS at prep table - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

16-46-4

Detail 23430794

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-17: Time Extended

Mar 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

14-31-5

Detail 22720043

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - grocery bags storing french fries

03A-02-5

Detail 22720046

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - sliced cheese (46F - Cold Holding); - raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding) Reach in cooler in prep. Manager states employee had out for prep. Brought items to walk in cooler for better cooling Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 22720044

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. - cutting boards stained at salad station

23-24-4

Detail 22720042

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - on cook line

23-03-4

Detail 22720045

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - hood filters - wall fan in prep area dusty - wall fan in wear wash station - walk in cooler shelves dusty - door opening of reach in freezer on cook line

Oct 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

29-37-4

Detail 22387144

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. - at dish machine

16-15-4

Detail 22387145

Basic - Accumulation of debris on dish racks

16-21-4

Detail 22387142

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. - top of dish machine Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 22387146

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cooler in prep area

10-01-5

Detail 22387143

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. - bulk breading

May 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 15

03D-01-5

Detail 21981621

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. - marinara sauce held overnight in walk in cooler (48F - Cooling)

50-17-3

Detail 21981623

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21981631

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. - marinara sauce held overnight in walk in cooler (48F - Cooling)

31A-11-4

Detail 21981624

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - on cook line storing knife

16-37-1

Detail 21981630

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. - quaternary test kit

16-21-4

Detail 21981626

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 21981634

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 21981633

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cook line coolers Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21981620

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust -throughout kitchen

12B-01-4

Detail 21981632

Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. - operator talked to employee Corrective Action Taken

13-03-4

Detail 21981629

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - 2 cooks during food prep Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 21981627

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. - walk in cooler

23-03-4

Detail 21981628

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - can opener - hood vents

36-02-5

Detail 21981625

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. - throughout kitchen

36-27-5

Detail 21981622

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - in ware wash station Repeat Violation

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 6Total: 6

16-03-4

Detail 21577645

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Time Extended

36-34-5

Detail 21577649

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 21577644

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21577646

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire kitchen area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Time Extended

36-02-5

Detail 21577648

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 21577647

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind dishwasher. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: Time Extended

Nov 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 13

01B-02-5

Detail 21576822

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21576831

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); pasta (46F - Cold Holding); sausage (51F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (51F - Cold Holding); mussels (51F - Cold Holding); swai (51F - Cold Holding); cooked sausage (51F - Cold Holding); cannolis (52F - Cold Holding); chicken parmigiana (52F - Cold Holding); meatballs (54F - Cold Holding); raw ground beef (51F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded products. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21576820

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cooks line blocked with trash cans. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21576830

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21576821

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21576829

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 21576832

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler not holding proper temperature at the time of inspection. Operator called for service during inspection.

35B-01-4

Detail 21576827

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21576823

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout the entire kitchen area. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21576826

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. ice scoop stored directly on top of freezer. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21576825

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of ice machine. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21576824

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 21576828

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind dishwasher. Warning

Jan 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 20796455

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken tenders (46); cheese (45 - Cold Holding) unit was over stock at the top and did not allow for air flow operator correct, iced down product Corrective Action Taken

06-01-5

Detail 20796457

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari standing in water , operator returned to sink with running water Corrective Action Taken

36-10-4

Detail 20796456

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Floors in the kitchen have several areas that have missing tile and standing water

Jan 4, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 12

03A-02-5

Detail 20759122

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken , cannelloni, salmon shrimp Swai 45°-46°held less than 90 minutes per operator. Operator placed ice bags on food items. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20759133

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. Mixer head

31A-09-4

Detail 20759125

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Food tray stored on hand sink on cooks line. Cart in front of hand sink next to 3 compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20759130

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

16-21-4

Detail 20759123

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

16-23-4

Detail 20759132

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

23-24-4

Detail 20759128

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. All equipment in kitchen area.

14-74-7

Detail 20759131

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Reach in draw cooler under stove top burner in kitchen area.

36-17-5

Detail 20759127

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing grout throughout the entire kitchen and dish areas.

10-20-4

Detail 20759124

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On cooks line.

31B-04-4

Detail 20759126

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

23-03-4

Detail 20759129

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Black mold on walls behind dish machine and 3 compartment sink .

Sep 17, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 20518511

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing tile and grout throughout kitchen area Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-17: Time Extended

Jul 19, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 13

29-34-4

Detail 20353731

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On cooks line Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20353728

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20353733

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener , mixer head Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 20353732

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked next to 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 20353734

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

36-34-5

Detail 20353725

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. In pizza area of kitchen Warning

24-14-4

Detail 20353724

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Tongs stored hanging on prep sink Corrected On-Site Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20353730

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Missing tile and grout throughout kitchen area Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20353727

Basic - Food stored on floor. Pizza sauce, egg plant Corrected On-Site Warning

10-08-5

Detail 20353722

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20353723

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In pizza station Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20353726

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters dirty with grease Grease buildup under equipment in kitchen area Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20353729

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Paper goods stored on floor in hallway Warning