Aston Gardens at the Courtyards
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026
52
Score
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 31, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around eight violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Sun City Center restaurants (averaging 64), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 31, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. 3 compartment sink tested 500+ppm quat, employee remade tested 200ppm quat. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cart blocking hand wash sink on cook line, manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
22-20-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee food on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking food with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Milk on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on oven door handle. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm quat, manager remade tested 200 ppm quat **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of bread crumbs not labeled in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
52
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented can of cranberries on can goods rack in dry storage.
01B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. At drink station. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Whipped cream on floor in walk in cooler. Manager removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour not labeled. Manager labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Mar 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
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
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 30, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter left on table between guest. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter left on table between guest. **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near juice machine. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go boxes not inverted in dry storage. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bag of rice in dry storage. **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted in dry storage. **Warning**
24-05-4
43
Jan 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
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. Operator provided 3 food handler certifications. **Repeat Violation**
53B-13-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
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 - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting nest to 2 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Box of foam cups on floor in dry storage. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor under 2 compartment sink. Operator removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
41
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
No Discharge from Eyes, Nose, and Mouth
FL-07
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
25
Jan 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
43
Nov 17, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind steamer 2 live roaches under prep table 1 live roach above slicer on shelf 1 live roach crawling on floor in kitchen 10 live roaches on wall under dirty dish shelf area 1 live roach on floor by dish trash can with egg sac attached 1 live roach under reach in cooler where salads are held **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: 2 live roaches on floor near ice cream stand. Operator eradicated and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: 1 live roach crawling on floor next to ice cream stand 1 live roach under dish machine 1 live roach on window across from kitchen 1 live roach on dirty dish area, manager eradicated and sanitized areas **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-17: 1 live roach on floor under prep table at kitchen. 1 live roach on oven at cook line. 1 live on wall behind oven at cook line. Operator eliminated live roaches and sanitized the areas. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-05-4
86
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach behind steamer 2 live roaches under prep table 1 live roach above slicer on shelf 1 live roach crawling on floor in kitchen 10 live roaches on wall under dirty dish shelf area 1 live roach on floor by dish trash can with egg sac attached 1 live roach under reach in cooler where salads are held **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: 2 live roaches on floor near ice cream stand. Operator eradicated and sanitized area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: 1 live roach crawling on floor next to ice cream stand 1 live roach under dish machine 1 live roach on window across from kitchen 1 live roach on dirty dish area, manager eradicated and sanitized areas **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans wet nesting outside of dish area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-16: **Time Extended**
24-08-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aston Gardens at the Courtyards last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards.
How does Aston Gardens at the Courtyards compare to other restaurants in Sun City Center?
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Sun City Center average of 64.
Has Aston Gardens at the Courtyards' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards 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 the Courtyards 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 the Courtyards inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aston Gardens at the Courtyards is inspected around three times per year on average.
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