Bg Robata
Last inspected: Feb 4, 2026
64
Score
Inspectors have visited Bg Robata 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 4, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen”, which has been cited three times.
Bg Robata's latest score of 64 falls below the Clearwater average of 79. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food ( half and half) opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening in glass cooler in back kitchen . Manager date marked half and half **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bowl inside front cook line area hand wash sink . Manager removed bowl from hand wash sink .Reviewed with manager hand wash sink is for washing hands only. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Lack of toilet tissue in women's restroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-11-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen. Manager secured CO tank **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses in the front cook line area . Manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Stored food ( seafood) not covered in walk in freezer . Manager covered seafood . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
64
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over unwashed produce in cooler at front cook line area . Manager rearranged food . Reviewed safe food storage with manager . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken, raw beef , raw pork on stick stored in a container together . Reviewed with operator . Manager separated raw food storage **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut tomatoes 46 F, shrimp 48 F, cream cheese 47 F in the front cook line area . Manager placed covers over food . Recheck cut tomatoes 44 F, cream sheets 51 F , shrimp 46 F Manager placed food on ice .Reviewed with manager regular monitoring of food temperatures to ensure food temperatures are 41 F or below **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Thermometer reading 20 F in ice bath with inspector thermometer reading 32 F . Reviewed with manager calibration of thermometers and tool cover use to adjust temperature .
05-06-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses at front cook line area. Manager relocated tongs **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -broken hinge on reach in cooler door in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager
14-11-5
52
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - -Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken and raw beef on sticks stored individually wrapped are stored together in walk in freezer Reviewed with manager the safe storage of food .
08A-17-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw chicken and raw beef on a stick individually wrappers stored with vegetables on a stick individually wrapped in the same container in the walk in freezer . Reviewed with manager
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - soup at 90F on burner in back kitchen Reviewed with manager reheating and hot holding procedures Manager reheated soup to 180 F on the stove . Manager increased temperature of hot holding equipment and will monitor food holding temperatures. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. One month available . Reviewed with manager .
01D-02-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food in cooler at sushi bar . Manager rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine in back kitchen area . Reviewed with manager
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager safe food storage of employee food and food for the public
08B-49-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with counter top ice cooler in back kitchen . Manager removed ice scoop **Corrective Action Taken**
10-08-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris in back kitchen Reviewed with manager
22-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Dumplings , chicken thawed at room temperature in back kitchen . Reviewed with manager safe thawing methods . Manager moved food to reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager changed solution to 100 ppm chlorine
21-03-4
41
Dec 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for sushi rice
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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. Tina hired over 60 days , Reviewed with manager .
53B-13-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer . Manager relocated seafood **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Seafood thawed at room temperature . Reviewed with operator proper thawing procedures . Manager moved seafood to cooler **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
74
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walked plans, they had not been approved, made corrections with Sean C. / Andrea R. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and prep sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door reach in cooler in front counter **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-01: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
7 critical violations. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under multiple items in sushi cooler **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over sauces in glass door cooler in kitchen, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Sushi cook wiped knife with towel, rinsed towel in prep sink, did not change gloves or wash hands, discussed proper use of towels, sanitizer and frequency of knife cleaning with staff **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. tofu (48F - Cold Holding); kimchee (50F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding) raw breaded shrimp (55F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In walk in cooler - tofu (48F - Cold Holding); Krab (45F - Cold Holding) kimchee (50F - Cold Holding) cream cheese (49F - Cold Holding)see stop sale On counter in kitchen- tofu (58F - Cold Holding) In reach in cooler - raw breaded shrimp (55F - Cold Holding)see stop sale No temperatures taken in walk in cooler, operator states that they have called for repair. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray next to dishes on cook line, moved to back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Towel bucket on cook line > 200 ppm. Corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Walked plans, they had not been approved, made corrections with Sean C. / Andrea R. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black mold like substance on white guard in ice machine **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By prep table next to entrance to front of establishment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In kitchen by microwave, moved to bottom shelf **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in glass door cooler in kitchen, over food for customers, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door reach in cooler in front counter **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and prep sink **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler in front counter **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Shrimp thawing in standing water, 63F, moved to reach in cooler **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel rinsed in prep sink, used to wipe knives, held on sushi counter, discussed proper use of knives, and sanitizer **Warning**
21-12-4
20
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - wall removed in cook line/ dining area and replaced with seating at sushi bar , added three sushi display coolers , removed coolers at front counter area / added Maruzen Grill left of stove , fryer location changed to right side of stove - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Per Plan Reviewer Rory , plans are under review . **Time Extended**
51-16-7
90
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
6 major violations.
View 6 violations
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
02B-01-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths for Quaternary
16-37-1
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. - wall removed in cook line/ dining area and replaced with seating at sushi bar , added three sushi display coolers , removed coolers at front counter area / added Maruzen Grill left of stove , fryer location changed to right side of stove
51-16-7
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food for sushi rice
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained.
53B-09-4
55
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. -Bottle of Tylenol stored on top of a food prep table near microwave, manager moved bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw pork bones stored over ready to eat cooks rice and sauces. Manager moved raw pork bones. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. -Chlorine Sanitizer bucket on cooks line tested at 200ppm, retested at 50ppm. Discussed proper chlorine sanitizer strength with operator. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days. -Reviewed with operator.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Interior of reach in cooler on cooks line soiled with buildup food debris -Cutting board soiled and stained.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Wet wiping cloth stored on top of hand wash sink on cooks line near front counter area. Manager moved wet cloth. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -Entire establishment to include three compartment sink and hand wash sinks. **Warning**
27-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. -In front counter register area. Discussed with manager.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Two to-go employee beverages stored on prep table in back storage area, manager moved. -Uncovered employee beverage coffee cup stored on cooks line, manager moved cup. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Employee foods shelf with multiple food items stored above other foods to be served to the public. Manager to move shelf below other foods.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Employee engaged in food preparation without a hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Throughout kitchen near reach in cooler and reach in cooler, near three compartment sink.
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container cracked and broken. -Strainer holding cooked pasta is cracked and broken.
14-38-4
Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash. -Covered cream cheese, imitation crab meat and other fish exposed to dripping ice build up inside sushi reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager moved items to different reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08B-36-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Frozen chicken and egg roll wrappers stored on floor in walk in freezer, manager placed items on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in cooler. -Sushi reach in cooler on cooks line. Manager to have cleaned on this day.
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Interior of microwave soiled with built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Gaskets at reach in coolers on cooks line soiled. -Gaskets at walk in cooler and walk in freezer in back storage area soiled. -Handles of reach in coolers and handles of toaster oven soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Uncleanable knife block in use to store knives. -In back storage area on prep table
14-55-4
23
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Bg Robata last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Bg Robata on file is from Feb 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Bg Robata?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured in back kitchen” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Bg Robata.
How does Bg Robata compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Bg Robata most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Bg Robata's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Bg Robata have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Bg Robata means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Bg Robata inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Bg Robata is inspected around three times per year on average.
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