ASTON GARDENS AT SUN CITY CENTER
1311 ASTON GARDENS CT, Sun City Center FL 33573 · 312-268-4700
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 33 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no running water at time of inspection. Establishment is not prepping or serving food while water is turned off.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 92 pieces of ROP snapper thawed before being removed from packaging.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage room.
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. 92 pieces of ROP snapper thawed before being removed from packaging.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Nov 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in reach in cooler on cook line not date marked.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door left open.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to soup.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and panko.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Mar 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, discussed with manager not using dish machine until it is working properly. Manager set up 3 compartment sink tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Mar 6, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm, discussed with manager not using dish machine until it is working properly. Manager set up 3 compartment sink tested 200 ppm quaternary ammonium.
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. Dish washer went from soiled dishes to clean dishes without washing hands.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Temped 73 F, ran approximately 3 minutes at handwash sink next to dry storage room.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not inverted next to ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Marinara sauce on floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected above coffee machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in dish area rusted.
Aug 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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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. Observed dish washer go from soiled dishes to clean dishes without washing hands.
Establishment operating with no potable running water. Establishment has no running water at time of inspection. Establishment is not prepping or serving food while water is turned off.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Eggs 53 F, butter 53 F in buffet area. Employee placed in walk in cooler.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage room.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards.
Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor near back door, operator removed at time of inspection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in dish area rusted.
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in dry storage room, operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected near near coffee machine. Operator protected at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled.
Feb 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine, operator changed out chemical tested 100ppm.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Need chlorine test strips.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled next to juice machine, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink temped 64 F next to juice machine and 70 F next to cook line. Ran water approximately 2 minutes.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
Food stored on floor. Juice on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage, operator removed at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection.
Aug 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 19 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority4 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of tomato sauce 1 dented can of olives 2 dented cans of corn beef hash
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon over meatloaf in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Mashed potatoes 44F in reach in cooler. Butter 70 F on customers tables, operator placed butter in reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butters left on table between guest, operator removed butter at time of inspection.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical bottle over wine in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose bib missing vacuum breaker near garbage area.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Establishment partially cooks chicken, cools it down, then finish cooking later.
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection.
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. Operator had employees sign at time of inspection.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not protected in self service area. Pulled apples to wrap.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 dented can of tomato sauce 1 dented can of olives 2 dented cans of corn beef hash
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above prep table, operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Ice cream on floor in walk in freezer.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug light above buffet table.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to soup counter.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign in employee restroom and at handwash sink next to dish machine.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator hung at time of inspection.
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.