Lastrada Italian Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
58
Score
Lastrada Italian Restaurant has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 12, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately and about eight violations before that.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
By comparison, the average St. Augustine facility scores 81, putting Lastrada Italian Restaurant on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with clear liquid not labeled. Operator labeled bleach. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in reach in freezer on cookline.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in coolers gaskets soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
Basic - 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.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Stored food in reach in freezer on cookline not covered. **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler shelves rusting.
14-17-4
58
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on red hose by dish.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer has food debris underneath on blade.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. By dishwasher. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom of reach in freezer is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. In reach in freezer food is not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Calamari thawing in water. Person in charge turned water on. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Under dish washer, wood is not sealed.
14-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour not labeled. Person in charge labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
41
Jan 25, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Observed approximately 23 live flying insects through out kitchen area. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed approximately 15 live flying insects through out kitchen and cook line. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed one live roach crawling on floor from under cook line flip-top cooler to under black metal beer rack in kitchen. **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under triple sink and by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-24: Observed 9 dead roaches in total. 4 behind double door reach in cooler, 2 by back door on floor, 2 under triple sink on floor, 1 on floor in between oven and prep table. **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
70
Jan 22, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Observed approximately 23 live flying insects through out kitchen area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
28-13-5
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under triple sink and by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: At call back violation not observed. **Time Extended**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-22: Triple sink temp repairs conducted and plumber scheduled. **Time Extended**
29-11-4
Basic - 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.
36-30-4
55
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - 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. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
28-13-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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.
53A-05-6
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. No proof of training for one waitress hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
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. Observed short ribs cooker previous day per person in charge not date marked. Discussed either person in charge. **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
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. Provided written procedures and discussed with person in charge **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand washing station used to dump ice. Discussed with person in charge.
31A-11-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed AC at kitchen entrance soiled with black/green mold like substance.
36-50-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed several pans behind cook line in between wall and stove. **Warning**
24-06-4
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. Observed two sea bass and two grouper filets left in their reduced oxygen packaging while being completely thawed. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 7 dead roaches on floor in kitchen under triple sink and by back door. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-03-4
Basic - Floors, walls, ceilings soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed build up of food debris under cook line equipment. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - 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.
29-11-4
23
Nov 30, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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.
29-34-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead in women's bathroom. Employee removed roach. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door gaskets are torn.
14-11-5
Basic - 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
08B-19-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled cloths on counter next to cutting board across from cook line. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop stored in bucket. Employee moved mop to try. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floors throughout kitchen have food buildup.
36-01-4
23
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
8
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Four flying insects observed in kitchen.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of insecticide on shelf outside. Owner claims spray is not used inside establishment and discarded the insecticide.
41-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed expired 6-1-2021.
50-09-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Bag of onions and jugs of cooking oil stored on back porch floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-42-4
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lastrada Italian Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lastrada Italian Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lastrada Italian Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lastrada Italian Restaurant.
How does Lastrada Italian Restaurant compare to other restaurants in St. Augustine?
Lastrada Italian Restaurant most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Augustine average of 81.
Has Lastrada Italian Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Lastrada Italian Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lastrada Italian Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Lastrada Italian Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lastrada Italian Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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