Robata Japanese Steakhouse
1500 Oakley Seaver Dr #5, Clermont, FL 34711 · Permanent Food Service · License 4508439
What drove the grade
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Nov 2 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 3 intermediate, 10 basic (2 repeats)-24
- Safety score76
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitNov 2, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
14 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
-wasabi paste was stored in a trash bag, operator removed wasabi and placed in bowl.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate3
Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance.
-white guard on ice machine
Code 27, Water source: Handwash sink does not have running water or enough water pressure to properly wash hands at server station in dining room.
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
-observed lettuce in hand sink at entry to kitchen
Basic10
Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
-prepped vegetables in the walk in cooler.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation.
-observed employee cut head of cabbage without washing prior to cutting.
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F, 79°F-110°F.
Operator turned up heat.
Fixed on the spot
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
-cart handle in kitchen, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area.
-observed employee eating in server station by ice bin, educated operator, employee moved to another area.
Fixed on the spot
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
-cook line, operator removed
Fixed on the spot
Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Repeat violation
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
-sides of fryers -cart beside fryers -shelving in server side stations
Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles improperly stored.
-box of take out containers on floor in back hallway -box of chopsticks stored on floor in storage area Operator placed both 6 inches off the floor.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.
-by soda boxes and dry storage
Repeat violation
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
- Nonfood-contact surface
- Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.