Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center
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231 Courtyards Blvd, Sun City Center, FL 33573Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center is a 200-seat food service establishment in Hillsborough County with a documented pattern of recurring high-priority violations across 26 inspections spanning multiple years. The facility averaged 6.4 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility was emergency-closed on November 15, 2022 for roach activity. A disciplinary action resulting in $400 in fines was issued. High-priority violations have been cited repeatedly across inspections: employee health policy violations appeared in at least 6 separate inspections; proper hand and arm washing violations were documented in at least 5 inspections; shell stock requirements violations occurred in at least 5 inspections; allergen awareness violations were cited in at least 3 inspections; and toxic substance control violations appeared in at least 4 inspections. Management awareness violations were documented in at least 4 inspections. A fire safety violation was recorded on March 20, 2018 for a propane tank larger than code-permitted capacity located inside the building. The most recent inspection on March 31, 2026 documented 20 violations, including high-priority findings for employee health policy, consumer advisory, time as a public health control, parasite destruction, shell stock requirements, and approved food source. This inspection was completed with no further action. Prior to that, the November 20, 2025 inspection documented 15 violations including repeated employee health policy and hand washing violations, and the July 30, 2024 inspection resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation.
Most recent closure: November 15, 2022 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center: Emergency Closure History (1)
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022057951 | $400.00 | Nov 15, 2022 | Jacksonville |
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 48-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections20 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections21 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center last inspected?
- Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 31, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center last shut down?
- Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center was last shut down on November 15, 2022 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center?
- The most frequently cited violations at Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center are: Toxic substance control, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center had?
- Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.4 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center find?
- Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center was most recently inspected on March 31, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center ever been shut down?
- Yes, Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?
- Violation 10 (Approved food source) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/10.
- Has Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center been fined?
- Aston Gardens at the Courtyards in Sun City Center has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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