Sterling Court
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
58
Score
Sterling Court has been inspected 14 times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 11, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Compared to other Deltona restaurants (averaging 73), there's room to close the gap. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
14
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
55
Apr 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -tested 2x 0ppm, operator changed sanitizer bucket and refilled sink, retested 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine, employee cleaned **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Food storage container cracked or broken. -raw chicken container on bottom shelf of walk-in cooler, operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -handwash sink across from walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer drips from cold water handle while in operation
29-08-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink across from walk-in cooler/walk-in freezer
29-20-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall above triple sink has a light accumulation of has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance, employee spoke with maintenance technician requesting repairs **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
67
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
45
Oct 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. -2 live, small flying insects under dishwashing spray sink, operator killed and discarded **Repeat Violation**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-62-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. -clean plates and bowls on storage rack next to stand up reach-in cooler
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. -operator located in email, printed, and posted **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -underneath and next to stand up reach-in cooler **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -sides of fryer and flat top grill have an accumulation of grease and food debris **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Slow draining water in handwash sink across from walk-in cooler.
29-20-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -unwashed lemons stored over bottled water in walk-in cooler, operator relocated **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall underneath chemical dispensing units, over mop sink, has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. -wet mop head stored in mop sink
42-01-4
45
Jun 20, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - 1 person no proof of training. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-20: Manager states employee has class scheduled **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
90
Jun 13, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. - employee answering questions then proceeded to handle food no handwash - employee using cellphone then started food prep. **Warning**
12A-16-4
High Priority - Heat strip failed to turn black to indicate the sanitization temperature of 160 degrees Fahrenheit was achieved on the dish surface and/or high temperature holding thermometer did not reach 160F. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired. - high temp dish machine 121f after 4 tries **Warning**
22-57-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 flying insect flying around cook line. **Warning**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. - hanging below dish machine **Warning**
41-24-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - chicken base <4 hours (75F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. - ground beef over raw bacon in walk in cooler **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. - opened package of raw turkey stored together with raw pork ribs. **Warning**
08A-17-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - stagnant water in unused chemical line that is hanging inside of floor drain - observed at dish machine station and at mop sink station. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. - 1 person no proof of training. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning**
16-62-1
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - at cook line **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. - at prep station. - employee restroom Employee refilled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. - used for undercooked eggs. Manager states will add to menu. Emailed copy to kitchen manager. Printed and posted to wall. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. - water filter for ice machine with date 8/2/22 **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. - clean food pans stored in soiled unused soup kettle **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. - food prep employee wearing watch **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - at cove base below hand wash sink at cook line with deep grout lines causing retention if standing water and sprouting vegetation. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. **Warning**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - caulk in At dishwasher station soiled **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed produce over drinks in walk in cooler **Warning**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - behind dishwasher **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. - green sanitizer bucket on floor next to prep station **Warning**
21-38-4
11
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: -machine was serviced by technician per operator -machine did not reach temperature despite multiple attempts with both thermometer and test strips. Thermometer read 134F. **Admin Complaint**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: -4 employees have completed training (SafeStaff) and 4 more are in the process of being trained **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Dec 22, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-27: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Nov 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 10 ppm **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler green salad (43-44F - Cold Holding);1 hour. Kitchen table liquid eggs (60F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding)/1 hour ; operator relocated to Refrigerator. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, by ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
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. **Warning**
53B-13-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Opened bottle on shelf of steam table. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Kitchen ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flour and sugar lid soiled with food debris in food storage area, **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Takeout boxes storage floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-05-4
43
May 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-02: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
86
Nov 7, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by cart. Prep area. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By ice machine.
31B-03-4
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 - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dining room.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Bowls.
24-05-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Next to foil and over clean wares. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Sterling Court last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Sterling Court on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Sterling Court?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Sterling Court.
How does Sterling Court compare to other restaurants in Deltona?
Sterling Court most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Deltona average of 73.
Has Sterling Court's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Sterling Court have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Sterling Court 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 Sterling Court inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Sterling Court is inspected around five times per year on average.
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