Astro Skating Center
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2025
64
Score
Astro Skating Center has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Aug 8, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
Astro Skating Center's latest score of 64 falls below the Brandon average of 82. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 8, 2025
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test kit at 3-sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on chest freezer door.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over hand sink has dust buildup.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza with no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed stored on ice bin lid. Operator placed in ice with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
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 bulk cornmeal touching food.
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on soda fountain has buildup of food residue.
23-03-4
64
Jul 23, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
29-44-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand sink. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - 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.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
05-09-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen
36-37-5
64
Jul 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
55
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2024
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Myra Johnson Kendall Sumpter Natalia Weiss Breanna Lipscomb Aden Rivera Lizette Gonitski Cianna yand Rylin Mt Pleasant. Sierra Layton **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lizette Gonitski **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains overtop tv in kitchen area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
70
May 8, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. **Warning**
35A-18-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lizette Gonitski **Warning**
53A-01-7
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. Myra Johnson Kendall Sumpter Natalia Weiss Breanna Lipscomb Aden Rivera Lizette Gonitski Cianna yand Rylin Mt Pleasant. Sierra Layton **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - 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. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles have stains overtop tv in kitchen area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Dead rodent present. 3 dead rodents underneath soda machine. **Warning**
35A-20-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting inside mop bucket preventing proper air drying. **Warning**
42-01-4
43
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed missing at hose Bibb on mop sink **Warning**
29-34-4
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. Emailed to operator **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed red sanitizer bucket stored in hand sink on cookline Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used on inside of door for ice machine **Warning**
14-71-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket near back door **Warning**
42-01-4
58
Oct 19, 2022
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Sep 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Astro Skating Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Astro Skating Center on file is from Aug 8, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Astro Skating Center?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Astro Skating Center.
How does Astro Skating Center compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Astro Skating Center most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Astro Skating Center's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Astro Skating Center have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Astro Skating Center 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 Astro Skating Center inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Astro Skating Center is inspected around three times per year on average.
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