ASTRO SKATING CENTER

ASTRO SKATING CENTER has 9 health inspections on file for its BRANDON location, with an overall rating of 2.7/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

750 West Robertson Street
Brandon, Florida, 33511
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.7/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13481123

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent over hand sink has dust buildup.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing pizza with no hair restraint.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on chest freezer door.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Chest freezer.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed stored on ice bin lid. Operator placed in ice with handle up. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-01-5: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.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Area behind nozzles on soda fountain has buildup of food residue.
  • 16-37-1: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.

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10850648

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Observed acoustic tiles in kitchen
  • 36-34-5: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.
  • 35A-03-4: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
  • 05-09-4: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
  • 29-44-4: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
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket stored in hand sink. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 7/17/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8738231

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Mold like substance on interior of ice machine Repeat Violation
  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In food storage and prep areas.
  • 10-17-4:Basic - In-use pizza peal stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Manager removed Corrected On-Site
  • 33-38-4:Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Manager provided trash can Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Next to chemicals in store room Manager removed bottles of chemicals Corrected On-Site
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Manager removed hose Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food debris built up on can opener.Employee washed, rinsed and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Manager labeled the bottles Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 6/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670902

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670531

  • 36-34-5: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**
  • 53A-01-7: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**
  • 53B-01-5: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**
  • 11-26-1: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**

Inspection Date: 5/9/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8670109

  • 22-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5: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**
  • 51-18-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: **Time Extended**
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-09: 13 rodent droppings underneath white storage shelves housing soda boxes. 1 dropping in crack where floor meets wall behind reach in cooler. 1 dropping in between white refrigerator. **Time Extended**
  • 53A-01-7: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**
  • 53B-01-5: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**
  • 11-26-1: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**

Inspection Date: 5/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8662378

  • 22-20-5: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
  • 36-34-5: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
  • 35A-20-4:Basic - Dead rodent present. 3 dead rodents underneath soda machine. Warning
  • 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Warning
  • 42-01-4: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
  • 35A-04-4: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-18-4:High Priority - Rodent rub marks present along walls/ceilings. Rub marks on pipe underneath 3 compartment sink. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Lizette Gonitski Warning
  • 53B-01-5: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. Myra Johnson Kendall Sumpter Natalia Weiss Breanna Lipscomb Aden Rivera Lizette Gonitski Cianna yand Rylin Mt Pleasant. Sierra Layton Warning
  • 11-26-1: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

Inspection Date: 10/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8468158

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/9/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8359415

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed used on inside of door for ice machine Warning
  • 42-01-4: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
  • 29-34-4: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
  • 11-27-4: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
  • 31A-09-4: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
  • 11-26-1: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