ASTRO SKATING RINK
875 CYPRESS ST, Tarpon Springs FL 34689 · 813-938-5778
Last inspected Jun 4, 2026 · 6 visits since September 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live cockroaches on floor in soda area 1 live cockroach in box under soda Bibb station 2 live on floor next to ice machine
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $880
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025001561 | Dec 26, 2024 | Mar 3, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2019045535 | Jul 11, 2019 | Oct 14, 2019 | $480 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Jun 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Water dripping from black mold like substance onto ice for beverages.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cheese sauce in warmer 120F, unknown how long bag of cheese has been in warmer, warmer is left on over night. Temperatures not taken of cheese sauce, ambient temperature is 120F.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cheese sauce in warmer 120F, unknown how long bag of cheese has been in warmer, warmer is left on over night. Temperatures not taken of cheese sauce, ambient temperature is 120F. See stop sale
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Water dripping from black mold like substance onto ice for beverages. See stop sale.
Feb 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator refilled.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 deal roaches. Operator discarded and sanitized area.
Dec 27, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then put gloves on and started making pizza without washing hands
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 71F
Dec 26, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 10 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched face then put gloves on and started making pizza without washing hands
Employee washed hands with cold water. Water temperature 71F
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2024, renewed license during inspection
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 6 live cockroaches on floor in soda area 1 live cockroach in box under soda Bibb station 2 live on floor next to ice machine
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 97 rodent droppings under soda Bibb station 54 on floor area ice machine 22 on floor under 3 compartment sink
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Premade pizzas sitting out with no time mark, employee was able to determine the time pizzas were made and properly time marked them
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in food preparation area blocked by garbage can
No sanitizer of any kind available for warewashing. Only use single-service items to serve food to customers until sanitizer is available for warewashing.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Dead roaches on premises. 22 dead under soda Bibb station 28 dead cockroaches on floor around ice machine 16 dead on floor in food prep area
Nov 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
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. Can opener soiled
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Sep 6, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate3 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. Employee handled cell phone then handled to go cup, scooped ice into cup and filled with soda then handed it to customer without washing hands
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Evin Russell manager on duty, does not have manager certification. The manager certification posted in kitchen expired 2021
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. Employee training for all employees posted in kitchen are expired
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
No copy of latest inspection report available.
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.