ROBINS DOWNTOWN CAFE
428 12 STREET WEST, Bradenton FL 34205 · 941-747-8899
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $920
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026011908 | Dec 30, 2025 | Mar 11, 2026 | $200 |
| 7--2022054411 | Nov 9, 2022 | Feb 17, 2023 | $400 |
| 7--2015035397 | Jul 31, 2015 | Sep 10, 2015 | $320 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed raw shell eggs on time plan but no time marking on container. Manager stated they were taken out of reach in cooler 1 hour prior to inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken in reach in cooler not date marked. Manager stated it was cooked on 7/14 and chicken was date marked accordingly.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling in kitchen entrance with paint falling off of ceiling.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in freezer in kitchen area.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers not stored inverted in front service area. Employee inverted containers.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed sugar removed from original packaging not labeled. Employee labeled sugar container.
Dec 30, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above back door of restaurant with broken drywall, not smooth and cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the cook line area soiled.
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.
Aug 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to food items. Manager moved chemicals.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and case of fryer oil stored on the floor in back room. Manager moved onto shelf.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear up in kitchen reach in freezer.
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed flip top cooler cutting board with grooves.
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.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed single door reach in with broken/ missing handle in servers area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in reach in and chest freezer in kitchen.
Aug 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
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.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of rear exterior kitchen door.
Nov 29, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on handle of wait station reach in cooler.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked at wait station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of rear exterior kitchen door.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 3, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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
Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee not use soap while washing hands.
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three part sink.
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.
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.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards heavily grooved.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler handle in wait staff area.
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.
Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with a towel. Manager coached employee. Silverware was rewashed.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled.
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.