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ROBINS DOWNTOWN CAFE

Based on 7 health inspections, ROBINS DOWNTOWN CAFE in BRADENTON has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Food safety practices have remained consistent.

Last inspection: 2 months ago · 7 reports on file

428 12 STREET WEST

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

12/30/2025· 2mo ago

Visit ID: 13491778

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 4 basic

  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
  • 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above back door of restaurant with broken drywall, not smooth and cleanable.
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the cook line area soiled.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and car keys on shelf of prep table. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed bowl of pooled eggs above home fries in reach in cooler on cook line.
  • 12A-02-4:High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server handle dirty dishes then handle clean togo cup without washing hands. Employee discarded cup and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed several bags of hand soap stored next to food on shelf in dry storage area. Manager moved items. Observed bottle of air freshener stored next to food on dry storage shelf. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed raw shelled eggs with time mark but no Time as a Public Health Control Form filled out. Manager was given a printed copy of form to fill out. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of tuna salad and chicken salad stored in the reach in cooler on the cook line prepared onsite not date marked. Manager stated they were prepared onsite on 12/24/2025. Manager placed date marks on the items. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Three food handlers at the establishment one food handler training expired, Lauren Moore 4/13/25.

8/13/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10898970

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 3 basic

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and case of fryer oil stored on the floor in back room. Manager moved onto shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear up in kitchen reach in freezer.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed dish washing employee handle dirty dishes then touch clean dishes. Manager coached employee and she washed hands and re cleaned dishes. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to food items. Manager moved chemicals. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email.

2/5/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8876135

Met Inspection Standards

4 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board with grooves.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jacket hanging on food storage shelf.manager moved jacket. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door reach in with broken/ missing handle in servers area.
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in and chest freezer in kitchen.

8/29/2024· 1y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8777073

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 basic

  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on shelf above food prep table. Manager had employee remove. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of rear exterior kitchen door. Repeat Violation
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed liquid eggs in countertop ice bath at 68f. Manager stated eggs had only been out for one hour. He placed in reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

11/29/2023· 2y 3mo ago

Visit ID: 8463511

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on handle of wait station reach in cooler. Repeat Violation
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked at wait station.
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of rear exterior kitchen door.

10/5/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8463000

Met Inspection Standards
  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

8/3/2023· 2y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8375583

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 high, 3 int, 5 basic

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards heavily grooved.
  • 14-71-4:Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler handle in wait staff area.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed car key on shelf above prep table. Manager removed.
  • 24-17-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with a towel. Manager coached employee. Silverware was rewashed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee not properly washing hands after touching dirty dishes then touching clean dishes .
  • 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed food prep employee touch toast with barehands. Manager threw toast out and employee washed hands and put gloves on **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee not use soap while washing hands.
  • 12A-03-4:Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three part sink.
  • 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. Observed no cleanup sign in place. Inspector will email. Repeat Violation
  • 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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email. Repeat Violation Warning