Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay
Last inspected: Jan 30, 2026
70
Score
Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay has been inspected nine times since 2022. On Jan 30, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around five violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach in cooler on cooks line has stains.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink on cooks line. Manager placed paper towels at handwashing sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Strawberries, pineapple not washed before preparation.
08B-39-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels stuck stuck on clean dishes underneath food preparation table by walk in cooler.
16-46-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
70
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cooked quarter chicken 48 F and cooked pork chop 47 F stored by entrance in walk-in cooler. Operator moved items to walk-in freezer to rapid cool. **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. Skim milk in walk-in cooler.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Ana Camacho, expired on 05/25/2022.
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. A trash can stored in front of handwash sink between steamer and hot box at cook line, blocked access for employees to wash hands. Operator removed trash can from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked chicken and cooked pork chops in walk-in cooler.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Some employees expired on 2024.
53B-14-5
52
Oct 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-29: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
90
Oct 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk-in cooler - Cold Holding: cooked chicken 51 F, pulled pork 51 F, cooked rib 51 F, milk 50 F. Operator opened walk-in freezer door to helps cooling food in walk-in cooler, and contacted refrigerator repair company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can stored in front of handwash sink at cook line. Operator relocated trash can. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee coffee with no lids stored on prep table with meat slicer and on storage shelf over steam table at cook line. All drinks removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. 2 opened bottled water stored over hot dogs and sliced ham in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
64
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
61
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. 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 dirty food containers at dish machine, then handled cleaned food containers without replace glove and wash hands. Discussed with employee in charge. **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over cooked macaroni in walk-in cooler. Employee rearranged items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of apple sauce, 1 can of dark red bean and 2 cans of tomato paste. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with old food debris. Employee clean at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 6 employees working at time of inspection.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented canned foods stored with other canned foods in shelves. Operator segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
45
Apr 10, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented Ketchup. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Ran dish machine multiple times, chlorine tested 0ppm. Chlorine sanitizer is empty, operator placed an order and set up three compartment sink with quaternary ammonium to sanitize manually at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-49-4
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee used personal cellphone then entered walk-in cooler to handled food items without changing gloves. Discussed with operator, employee washed hands and replaced gloves at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of the press grill soiled with grease and burned debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. A bucket of barley stored on floor at dry storage room. Chef moved to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. A can of dented Ketchup stored with other canned food on the same shelf. Employee segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-20-4
47
Nov 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A pan of cut cantaloupe 61 F stored on buffet line. Discussed with operator about cut melons are time/temperature control for safety food. Operator voluntarily discarded. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of Marinara.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris in handwash sink at wait station. Operator cleaned handwash sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Handwash sinks on cook line and wait station. Operator provided paper towel at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-05-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of marinara stored with other canned food on shelf. Operator wrote "do not use" on can and segregated for return. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on prep table. Employee purse and cap stored on shelf over clean linen and silverware. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine. Operator contacted dish machine service company at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-38-5
52
Jul 15, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay on file is from Jan 30, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay.
How does Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aston Gardens at Tampa Bay is inspected around three times per year on average.
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