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RED ROBIN GOURMET BURGERS & BREWS

1630 RINEHART RD, Sanford FL 32771 · 321.275.5786

Last inspected Jul 13, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats189
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905028
Grade history
JAN 25
APR 25
JUL 25
DEC 25
JUL 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Badges — 1 earned
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Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Jul 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has a light accumulation of grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of microwaves and shelf have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -diced tomatoes 46F, shredded cheese 47F, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
High priority/29-42-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -inside lower portion of reach-in cooler underneath drawers -inside of microwaves have a light accumulation of grease and food debris
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwashing sink in bar area, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -paper towel dispenser at far end of cookline soiled -inside, lower portion of reach-in freezer at end of cookline
Basic/23-03-4
Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. -scraper tool stored on top of "burger cooler", operator removed
Basic/42-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -uncovered employee beverage stored on handwash sink at entrance to cookline, operator discarded
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -paper towel dispenser lid cracked at handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator states he has a new paper towel dispenser to replace the damaged unit
Basic/14-11-5/Corrective Action Taken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer at end of cookline
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. -microwave at end of cookline, operator cleaned
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -buttermilk 69F and cut lettuce 70F per operator stored in reach-in cooler overnight, operator discarded
High priority/03A-02-5
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board on top of reach-in cooler stained
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in bar area, operator restocked
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -employee water stored on top of microwave in service area, employee removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -salad station reach-in cooler being used to store foods not holding proper temperature, operator discarded foods
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
Basic/33-19-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -fish tower reach-in cooler drawers have an accumulation of food debris -reach-in freezer door gaskets soiled, operator cleaned -inside, lower portion of reach-in freezer has an accumulation of grease and food debris -underside of flat top grills and top of reach-in cooler drawers have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. -salad station reach-in cooler
Basic/29-49-6
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at exit of dishwasher has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Jan 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of dishwasher
Basic/16-21-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -mop sink area, employee removed
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. -over rear prep area
Basic/36-62-4/Repeat Violation
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. -light shield over dry storage area
Basic/38-01-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -shelf beneath microwave has an accumulation of grease and food debris -reach-in cooler drawer frames have an accumulation of grease and food debris -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above equipment in cookline area
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation
Nov 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -sliced cheese 43-47F, operator relocated to walk-in cooler to rapidly cool
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink at entrance to kitchen, operator refilled
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -soufflé cup stored parmesan cheese in top of reach-in cooler, employee removed
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. -1 portion raw salmon in reach-in cooler on cookline, operator cut open
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation, operator provided beard guard
Basic/13-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -reach-in freezer on cookline -walk-in freezer
Basic/14-69-4
Light not functioning. -over rear prep area
Basic/36-62-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler shelves soiled -sides of cooking equipment/reach-in coolers have an accumulation of grease and food debris -hood filters over cooking equipment have an accumulation of grease and food debris -reach-in freezer door and gasket
Basic/23-03-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of to-go cups stored on floor in dry storage area, employee relocated
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls throughout cookline have an accumulation of grease and food debris
Basic/36-27-5
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -flour containers lacking labels, operator labeled
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Mar 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -commercially packaged sliced cheese 48F. In unit less than 2 hrs per operator. Removed by operator to walk in cooler
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -brushes in bar hand sink
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. -center drawers under grill on cook line are unused because they do not pull out easily
Basic/14-11-5
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -plastic wrap, cans debris
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -men's bathroom
Basic/31B-04-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. -containers on shelf in dish room
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -raw chicken 51F and raw fish 48 in reach in cooler. In unit 1 hr per operator. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -can opener soiled
Intermediate/22-02-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -in kitchen area
Basic/36-34-5
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -on top of ice bin
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. -cardboard and pallets
Basic/33-19-4/Repeat Violation
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Walk in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -chemical room
Basic/36-27-5/Repeat Violation

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.