LAKE HELEN, Volusia County

SINATRAS RISTORANTE

355 CASSADAGA RD, LAKE HELEN, FL 32744

FoodSeating
Latest violations
11
1 High Priority
Feb 12, 2026
City
LAKE HELEN
County
Volusia
Status
Current / Active
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 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

01B-13-4

Detail 24368541

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale,

31A-11-4

Detail 24368538

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

Detail 24368539

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.

14-01-5

Detail 24368535

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

Detail 24368537

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

Detail 24368543

Basic - Ice buildup in Frigidaire and Rich Plan reach-in freezer chest by ice machine.

36-27-5

Detail 24368540

Basic - Kitchen wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.

23-03-4

Detail 24368536

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

Detail 24368545

Basic - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation.

08B-17-4

Detail 24368542

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

Detail 24368544

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Aug 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 23954890

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

Detail 23954889

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic bucket stored in cook line hand sink. Operator removed . Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 23954892

Basic - Hole in or other damage to kitchen wall.

14-69-4

Detail 23954886

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer chest , by ice machine.

10-08-5

Detail 23954891

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

10-20-4

Detail 23954887

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23954888

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

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23784438

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

Detail 23784439

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

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 10

01B-13-4

Detail 23639886

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. See Stop Sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23639887

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

Detail 23639879

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen cutting boards soiled. Warning

51-14-7

Detail 23639884

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

06-09-1

Detail 23639878

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

Detail 23639881

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice, at bar. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 23639883

Basic - No bar handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Operator placed sign. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23639880

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Ventilation hood is soiled with grease. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 23639882

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair, bar designated hand sink. Operator reattached plumbing, Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-62-4

Detail 23639885

Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Warning

Sep 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

29-34-4

Detail 23179584

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

Detail 23179586

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

14-69-4

Detail 23179585

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer . - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-27: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 9

01B-13-4

Detail 23172505

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed vacuum package salmon .

01B-02-5

Detail 23172502

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23172508

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

Detail 23172507

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to outside hose bibb.

02C-03-5

Detail 23172504

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

Detail 23172510

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

Detail 23172503

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Eggs Benedict. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 23172506

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

Detail 23172509

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer .

Mar 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 12

08A-05-6

Detail 22717519

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

Detail 22717517

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 22717511

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

Detail 22717516

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen reach in freezer soiled with food debris,.

31A-11-4

Detail 22717513

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cleaning brushes stored in three compartment sink. Corrected On-Site

02B-01-5

Detail 22717514

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

Detail 22717515

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.

35B-01-4

Detail 22717512

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

14-69-4

Detail 22717521

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer by ice machine,

51-13-4

Detail 22717520

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 22717522

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at wash ware hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 22717518

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle, under dish machine,.

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

33-16-4

Detail 22264561

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-06: Time Extended

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 11

01B-01-4

Detail 22263731

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 22263727

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

Detail 22263728

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

Detail 22263726

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

Detail 22263736

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

22-20-5

Detail 22263732

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

14-01-5

Detail 22263730

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-09-1

Detail 22263735

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

Detail 22263734

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at bar and bathroom hand sink used by food employees. Corrected On-Site Warning

33-16-4

Detail 22263729

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22263733

Basic - Stored food not covered. Dessert station , cheese cakes Stored uncovered . Corrected On-Site Warning

Mar 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 21881724

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -kitchen cutting boards stained with food debris, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Time Extended

14-33-4

Detail 21881725

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cookline lowboy unit. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-23: Time Extended

Jan 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 6Basic: 4Total: 11

12A-02-4

Detail 21706170

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Operator educated worker l Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 21706165

Intermediate - 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.

53A-03-7

Detail 21706166

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 9-2022 Gary S. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21706172

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -kitchen cutting boards stained with food debris, Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21706174

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.

31B-03-4

Detail 21706168

Intermediate - No soap provided at washware handwash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21706169

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. expired 9-2022. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21706175

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License is not on site. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21706167

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweat jacket stored on kitchen food preparation table by slicer. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-08-4

Detail 21706173

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-33-4

Detail 21706171

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cookline lowboy unit. Warning

Aug 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 5Total: 5

50-09-4

Detail 21311617

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.license is not on site. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 21311613

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21311614

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles at salad station,missing and/or in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Time Extended

36-24-5

Detail 21311616

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to salad station wall. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21311615

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled with dirt. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-29: operator stated that they were going to purchase new ones. Time Extended

Aug 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 10Total: 14

08A-05-6

Detail 21307094

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Egg wash in kitchen lowboy unit stored over sliced zucchini. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 21307090

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 5 rodent droppings on bar floor. Operator cleaned and removed . Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

03A-02-5

Detail 21307092

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station shredded cheese (55F - Cold Holding)/ less than 4 hours. Operator put ice. Cookline Make table Pasta 45F less than 4 hours. Operator recently returned to unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21307081

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar cutting board soiled with dirt . -bar soda gun holster soiled with food debris and cobwebs. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21307087

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks at at not adequately secured. Corrected On-Site Warning

50-09-4

Detail 21307086

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.license is not on site. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 21307083

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5- dead roaches on bar floor under counter. Operator cleaned and discarded. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-03-4

Detail 21307082

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 21307089

Basic - Floor tiles at salad station,missing and/or in disrepair. Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21307084

Basic - Food employee wearing a watch other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21307093

Basic - Food stored on floor. 2- boxes of frying oil stored outside on storage area floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21307088

Basic - Hole in or other damage to salad station wall. Warning

10-08-5

Detail 21307085

Basic - Ice scoop handle at bar in contact with ice. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21307091

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish machine racks soiled with dirt. Repeat Violation Warning

Feb 9, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 14

12A-13-4

Detail 20849170

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Female worker handled soiled plates and returned to serve food.

03A-02-5

Detail 20849168

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline makeline heavy cream (60°F - Cold ) in container on makeline unit. Operator placed ice. Corrective Action Taken** Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

29-34-4

Detail 20849171

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 20849174

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -bar soda guns soiled with food debris, Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 20849175

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

53B-13-5

Detail 20849172

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.

10-08-5

Detail 20849176

Basic - Bar ice scoop handle in contact with ice.

36-22-4

Detail 20849167

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water, by ice machine.

08B-38-4

Detail 20849177

Basic - Food stored on floor. Box of frying oil stored in outside closet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-03-4

Detail 20849166

Basic - Male employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

51-18-6

Detail 20849173

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

31B-04-4

Detail 20849178

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

23-03-4

Detail 20849169

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -dish racks soiled with dirt.

36-30-4

Detail 20849179

Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, salad station.

Aug 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 20439471

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad station cheese cake (45°F - Cold Holding); returned to unit 15 minutes ago. Low boy unit potatoes (56°F - ambient cooling ); raw neat (52°F - Cold Holding); fish dip (52°F - Cold Holding)/3 hours. Placed in reach in freezer.Door had not closed all the way. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20439474

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline, soup (125°F - Hot Holding); au jus (105°F - Hot Holding)/2 hours. Reheated to 165F,

29-34-4

Detail 20439472

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb by ice machine.

22-02-4

Detail 20439473

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board is soiled. Bar soda guns are soiled. Lids of flour, Corrective Action Taken

08B-38-4

Detail 20439475

Basic - Food stored on floor.2- boxes of oil on storage shed floor. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20439470

Basic - Hole in or other damage to salad station wall. Repeat Violation