ROBINSON'S RESTAURANT
301 W MAIN ST, Apopka FL 32712 · 4076284553
Last inspected Mar 5, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 15 live roaches under and behind unused refrigeration unit on cooks line, next to flat top 3 Live roaches next to refrigeration unit on cooks line 5 live roaches on wall next to cooking equipment
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
5 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2025043298 | May 28, 2025 | Jun 25, 2025 | — |
| 4--2024041854 | Jul 9, 2024 | Aug 14, 2024 | $800 |
| 4--2023068574 | Oct 19, 2023 | Jan 16, 2024 | $400 |
| 4--2021046586 | Sep 23, 2021 | Nov 19, 2021 | $400 |
| 4--2018011114 | Feb 14, 2018 | Mar 27, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Mar 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate13 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 15 findingsThe state's own report →
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use dish machine tested 0 ppm - sanitizer bucket was empty, operator changed bucket and primed tested 50 ppm
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.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee personal item on shelving with silverware
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
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Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cooks line
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Heavy ice buildup in upright unit by dry storage
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets heavily soiled to units in prep area
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled end of cooks line
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking water in walk-in-cooler - collecting into bucket
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Corrected to only bleach
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Fish flour in container not labeled
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of alcohol and sanitizer hanging on bread rack front counter
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cut board stained on cooks line Slicer soiled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table Employee book bag on shelving in line
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor soiled under cooking equipment
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container holding sausage links in cooler has a cracked lid
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Cook line and warewashing area - unsealed floors
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in containers not labeled
Jul 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate13 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. #10 can corned beef hash dented
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Eggs out on counter one hour - provided time plan - eggs were placed back into refrigeration unit
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to small board on line
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on table with table top oven
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable back of house and walk-in-cooler
Hole in or other damage to wall. Small deep freezer in back dining room has an outlet cover Missing exposing hole in wall
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Under slicer soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Reach-in freezer bottom shelf has accumulation of soil residues.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Styrofoam cups stored on floor in dry storage room
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Upright refrigerator in kitchen - unplugged out of service - advised operator to remove
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust by entrance to cooks line behind garbage can
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 3 compartment sink 0 ppm, corrected To 50 ppm
May 30, 2025□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled
May 30, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 15 live roaches under and behind unused refrigeration unit on cooks line, next to flat top 3 Live roaches next to refrigeration unit on cooks line 5 live roaches on wall next to cooking equipment
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled
May 29, 2025■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 6 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 15 live roaches under and behind unused refrigeration unit on cooks line, next to flat top 3 Live roaches next to refrigeration unit on cooks line 5 live roaches on wall next to cooking equipment
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener soiled
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and walk-in-cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled
May 28, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 19 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority1 Intermediate14 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Approximately 15 live roaches under and behind unused refrigeration unit on cooks line, next to flat top 3 Live roaches next to refrigeration unit on cooks line 5 live roaches on wall next to cooking equipment
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Foods in walk-in-cooler from previous day out temp due to compressor not working Soup,, hash browns, gravy, cooked potatoes, sausage patties, corn beef hash, ham, shredded cheese, hamburger, 3 rolls of sausage, large pack of chorizo, sliced American cheese - all products between 65° and 70°
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Soup 65° Hash browns 68° Gravy 70° Cooked potatoes 68° Sliced cheese 65° Sausage patties 68° Corn beaf hash 65° Ham 66° Shredded cheese 65° Hamburger 65° 5 rolls of sausage 68° 6 gallons of milk 65° Per operator Due to evening storms, compressor went out of walk-in-cooler last night, all foods out of temp from previous day
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket on top of unused unit on cooks line Chemical spray bottle stored with nozzle on straws
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer soiled Can opener soiled
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under cooking equipment
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on line
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen and walk-in-cooler
Food stored on floor in walk-in-cooler
In-use silverware used for customers is stored in soiled silverware container
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hoods soiled Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Make station across from flat top has soiled shelves
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted at pass through window
Towel used under cutting board on line
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. 2 door unit on cooks line is out of order
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink in prep area - leaking underneath from pipe
Sep 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Quat sanitizer over 5000ppm, operator corrected to 200 ppm
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Facility needs quat test strips
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer not labeled
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Board under slicer by
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout kitchen and cooks line
Food stored on floor. Potatoes and margarine on floor in walk-in-cooler
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled to upright freezer on line
Single-service articles improperly stored. Numerous paper goods stored on floor in store room
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bin not labeled
Jul 11, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair shelving at pass through window in kitchen- tape all frayed
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout back of house
Jul 9, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. (3) rodent droppings on top of refrigeration unit in kitchen (4) 4 rodent droppings on shelvings on cooks line with clean plates (10) rodent droppings under hot well holding grits on cooks line (3) droppings on tray holding spices on cooks line (15) droppings behind breakfast make station on cooks line (3) droppings on top of dish machine
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw bacon 77° sitting on cooks line, less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in-cooler for immediate temperature recovery
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray can of hot shot flying insect killer - laying next to open boxes of bag in box sodas
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, meatloaf from previous day not dated
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair shelving at pass through window in kitchen- tape all frayed
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bag on rack with cooking oil
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment
Floors not maintained smooth and durable throughout back of house
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No,hand wash sign at sink in prep area
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in freezer in prep area - interior soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters by pass through window not inverted
Jun 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 21 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority3 Intermediate13 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Bottle of prescription medication stored with bottles of syrup at wait station
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked shell eggs then opened cooler to get slice of cheese
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towels on top of cooked sausage patties and links, operator replaced with wax paper
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Restaurant license expired 4/1/24, operator renewed lines before end of inspection
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked sausage patties 95°; links 101°; hot holding under lamp, operator moved to stove top for immediate temperature recovery
Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Cook washed hands in 3 compartment sink
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink back prep area has plates in sink
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employees in kitchen, cook and prep cook 4-12 months employees, no food safety training
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. To board on cooks line
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Duct tape used to repair shelving at pass through window, tape is all frayed
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor heavily soiled under fryer and unused flat top stove in kitchen
Floors not maintained smooth and durable on cooks line and prep area
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil on floor in prep area
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Light not functioning in walk-in-cooler
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees to sink at entrance to cooks line and prep area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood drip pans have heavy grease buildup Side of fryer soiled
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored front station not inverted
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Ready to eat biscuits in drawer at wait station in to go bags, operator removed from bags and placed on food grade deli paper
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sausage links 112°; less than 4 hours, operator moved to heat for immediate temperature recovery, reheated to 172°
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Can opener soiled
Ceiling tile missing above door at entrance to kitchen from back dining room entrance
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to large board on table by back door
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris behind flat top
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall behind dish machine
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave cooks line soiled
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not inverted
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Oct 20, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under cooking equipment
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle not on non absorbent pads
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled Fryer soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 20, 2023■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 8 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings on top of refrigerator at entrance to kitchen 3 droppings in box of dry goods 10 droppings under hot well in kitchen
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under cooking equipment
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle not on non absorbent pads
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled Fryer soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Oct 19, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Papertowels on top of cooked sausage Pattie's and sausage links
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Sausage links in to go bags
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Country fried steak over French fries
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 4 droppings on top of refrigerator at entrance to kitchen 3 droppings in box of dry goods 10 droppings under hot well in kitchen
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 Shell eggs held on time - no marking, facility opened at 6am, eggs marked with time
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand sink by mop sink has been removed, advised operator they have 7 days to reinstall hand sink in same location
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. Provided operator with handout
No running water at mop sink, operator disconnected and stated they are dumping water out back door
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy grease buildup under cooking equipment
Food stored on floor. Case of cooking oil stored on floor in back prep area
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster and grease receptacle not on non absorbent pads
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of cooking equipment heavily soiled Fryer soiled
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles.
Screen in door torn/in poor repair
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.