Aston Gardens at Sun City Center
Last inspected: Apr 16, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Aston Gardens at Sun City Center 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 16, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
The city-wide average sits at 64, which Aston Gardens at Sun City Center's 50 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 16, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 92 pieces of ROP snapper thawed before being removed from packaging.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage room.
24-05-4
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. 92 pieces of ROP snapper thawed before being removed from packaging.
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep cooler.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
50
Nov 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - 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.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Employee bathroom door left open.
32-02-4
Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee bathroom door.
32-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to soup.
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
10-20-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in flour and panko.
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven Soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
23-03-4
58
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Dish machine tested 0 ppm chlorine. Manager set up 3 compartment sink at time of callback. Discussed with manager not using dish machine until it is working properly. **Admin Complaint**
22-41-4
86
Mar 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
52
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in dish area rusted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-30: **Time Extended**
14-33-4
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
27-12-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. Sent to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage room. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. In employee restroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water bottles on floor near back door, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in dish area rusted. **Warning**
14-33-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go boxes on floor in dry storage room, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-05-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not protected near near coffee machine. Operator protected at time of inspection. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm. **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02D-01-5
32
Feb 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - 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.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled next to juice machine, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - 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.
27-16-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting in dish area.
24-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Juice on floor in walk in cooler, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
47
Aug 25, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
17
Jan 30, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. whipped cream 49 F, Butter 46 F in walk in cooler. Operator placed items on ice. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
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. Liquid eggs in reach in cooler not date marked, opened yesterday. Operator date marked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dish machine, operator replaced at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled chemical spray bottle above dish machine, operator labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. At handwash sink next to dish machine temped 78 Fran approximately 2 minutes. **Repeat Violation**
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Water stored on floor in dry storage room. Chicken on the floor in walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave next to soup.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Next to soup, operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
43
Nov 8, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. milk 52 F in ice bath, operator placed more ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter missing vacuum breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Under wait station. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Handwash sink next to juice machine temp 81 Fran approximately 2 minutes.
27-16-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting in ware washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler above milk.
08B-49-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Glass plates not inverted behind cook line and in dry storage room.
24-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over cut pineapples and strawberries in walk in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in walk in cooler above milk.
12B-13-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bread crumbs and rice. **Repeat Violation**
10-01-5
43
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aston Gardens at Sun City Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aston Gardens at Sun City Center on file is from Apr 16, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aston Gardens at Sun City Center?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Aston Gardens at Sun City Center.
How does Aston Gardens at Sun City Center compare to other restaurants in Sun City Center?
Aston Gardens at Sun City Center most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Sun City Center average of 64.
Has Aston Gardens at Sun City Center's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aston Gardens at Sun City Center have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Aston Gardens at Sun City Center means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Aston Gardens at Sun City Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aston Gardens at Sun City Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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