ASTON GARDENS AT THE COURTYARDS
231 COURTYARDS BLVD, Sun City Center FL 33573 · 3122684700
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023
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JUL 24
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MAR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 30 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057951 | Nov 15, 2022 | Dec 21, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink tested 500+ppm quat, employee remade tested 200ppm quat.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink on cook line, manager removed at time of inspection.
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 food on prep table.
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee drink drink phone next to gloves and toaster.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Milk on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, manager remade tested 200 ppm quat
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of bread crumbs not labeled in dry storage.
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of cranberries on can goods rack in dry storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over cooked rice in walk in cooler. Manager removed chicken at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At drink station.
Food stored on floor. Whipped cream on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection.
Mar 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 58 F, yogurt 62 F on buffet table. Employee placed in cooler.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide not adequately secured.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls and plates not inverted on buffet table.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near dish area.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile missing near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Box of lettuce on floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Paper plates not inverted next to walk in cooler.
Oct 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter left on table between guest.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 57 F, cream cheese 69 F at buffet area, operator placed in cooler at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter left on table between guest.
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. All food handler certifications expired.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near juice machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted in dry storage.
Stored food not covered. Open bag of rice in dry storage.
Jan 31, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 53 F, cream cheese 68 F at buffet table. Operator moved items to cooler at time of inspection.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 50 ppm.
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. Operator provided 3 food handler certifications.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pasta in walk in cooler not date marked. Operator date marked at time of inspection.
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. Employee removed drink.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler with restaurant food. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting nest to 2 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Lettuce and butter on floor in walk in cooler. Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Potatoes near office.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under 2 compartment sink. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Aug 24, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority4 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of tomatoes in dry storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Butter 80 F, on tables.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter 80 F on tables. Cut tomatoes 47 F- 43 F, turkey 48 F- 42 F, tuna 46 F- 41 F, cheese 55 F- 44 F, beef 46 F- 41 F in reach in cooler, operator placed in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter left on tables in dining area.
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 measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
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. Employee signed at time of inspection.
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. Operator provided 3 employee training certificates.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Ext to dry storage room.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of tomatoes in dry storage.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting next to 2 compartment sink.
Food stored on floor. Water on floor next to dry storage room.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle, employee removed at time of inspection.
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 container of flour on cook line.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink over cut tomatoes in walk in cooler.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Foam cups on floor in dry storage room.
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.