ASTRO SKATING CENTER
750 W ROBERTSON ST, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-681-3635
Last inspected Aug 8, 2025 · 9 visits since August 2023
AUG 23
MAY 24
JUL 24
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AUG 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024029613 | May 8, 2024 | Jun 18, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2022008498 | Jan 29, 2022 | Mar 23, 2022 | $400 |
| 3--2021042388 | Jul 13, 2021 | Oct 6, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at 3-sink.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over hand sink has dust buildup.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza with no hair restraint.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on chest freezer door.
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Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed stored on ice bin lid. Operator placed in ice with handle up.
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 bulk cornmeal touching food.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on soda fountain has buildup of food residue.
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Observed hose on mop sink faucet with the end extending to the bottom of the mop sink. Manager moved hose so the end is above the flood rim.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand sink. Manager removed.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed dust buildup on tiles in kitchen. Observed dust buildup on air return vent in ceiling.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach observed behind chest freezer. 1 dead roach observed on floor under soda fountain. 1 dead roach observed in open front cabinet containing condiment packs. Operator removed all dead roaches, cleaned and sanitized the areas.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in reach cooler in separate storage area away from kitchen. Manager had thermometers available, place one in cooler.
Jul 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager removed hose
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris built up on can opener.Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food storage and prep areas.
In-use pizza peal stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Manager provided trash can
Single-service articles improperly stored. Next to chemicals in store room Manager removed bottles of chemicals
Jun 20, 2024Assigned to InspectorComplaint Investigation
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 9, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lizette Gonitski
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. Myra Johnson Kendall Sumpter Natalia Weiss Breanna Lipscomb Aden Rivera Lizette Gonitski Cianna yand Rylin Mt Pleasant. Sierra Layton
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. Gave operator updated education packet. With employee reporting agreement.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains overtop tv in kitchen area.
May 9, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings n floor 1 dropping on soda boxes 2 droppings on storage containers on shelves behind register. 1 dropping behind reach in cooler where floor and wall meet. 1 dropping in sink. 11 droppings behind pizza oven.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lizette Gonitski
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. Myra Johnson Kendall Sumpter Natalia Weiss Breanna Lipscomb Aden Rivera Lizette Gonitski Cianna yand Rylin Mt Pleasant. Sierra Layton
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. Gave operator updated education packet. With employee reporting agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains overtop tv in kitchen area.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
May 8, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 droppings n floor 1 dropping on soda boxes 2 droppings on storage containers on shelves behind register. 1 dropping behind reach in cooler where floor and wall meet. 1 dropping in sink. 11 droppings behind pizza oven.
Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipe underneath 3 compartment sink.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lizette Gonitski
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. Myra Johnson Kendall Sumpter Natalia Weiss Breanna Lipscomb Aden Rivera Lizette Gonitski Cianna yand Rylin Mt Pleasant. Sierra Layton
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. Gave operator updated education packet. With employee reporting agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has buildup of mold like substance.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains overtop tv in kitchen area.
Dead rodent present. 3 dead rodents underneath soda machine.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying.
Oct 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 9, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at hose Bibb on mop sink
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. Emailed to operator
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove
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. Emailed to operator
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used on inside of door for ice machine
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near back door
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.