Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall
Last inspected: Nov 17, 2025
67
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Nov 17, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to two violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Restaurants in Clearwater average 79, so Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Plant Foods (48F - Cold Holding second temp 32F cold hold); Plant Foods beans (46F - Cold Holding, second temp 39F cold hold); Pork (46F - Cold Holding, second temp 44F cold hold); sliced tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding, second temp 43F cold hold);
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
41-10-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans stacked with out being fully dried
24-08-4
67
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - 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. Operator ran dish machine in the bar twice, both tests were 0ppm chlorine. Operator states that the dishmachine in the bar was tested this morning and was at proper ppm. The dishmachine sanitizer tube was not long enough to reach the bottom of the sanitizer. Operator replaced sanitizer and primed the dishmachine. Retest was 10ppm. Operator is to bring bar dishware to the dishmachine in the kitchen until the bar dishmachine is fixed. **Warning**
22-41-4
86
Jul 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
67
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Observed: Dented cans present-dented cans of pineapple juice on shelf in dry storage - manager segregated cans for return See stop sale. **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: High Priority
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - strainer inside hand wash sink at bar- reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only - item removed from hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Observed: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in dish washing area, ice machine area and bar area - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks must be stocked at all times - paper towels added to hand wash sink areas **Corrected OnSite** Priority: Intermediate
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed: No soap provided at handwash sink near ice machine -manager placed soap at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Intermediate
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Observed: 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. Tasha’s training expired 11/2023 Priority: Intermediate
53B-14-5
Basic - Observed: Damaged food not properly segregated. - four dented cans of pineapple juice on shelf in dry storage - manager segregated cans for return **Corrective Action Taken** Priority: Basic
08B-20-4
Basic - Observed: Employee beverage container on storage shelf next to tea bags-manager discarded drink **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
12B-07-4
Basic - Observed: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees near ice machine - manager placed signs at hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site** Priority: Basic
31B-04-4
Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -soiled hand wash sink near ice machine - soiled high chairs in expo / dining room area - reviewed with manager - employee cleaned high chairs - corrected on site Priority: Basic
23-03-4
47
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Impossible burger 54f, cooked onions 55f, found in line cooler, all items moved to freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Dish area.
36-27-5
74
Mar 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: Manager in process of reviewing with employees and getting signatures , some complete **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-15: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
82
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw ground beef over bag of onions in walk in cooler -manger rearranged food . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -47 F shredded cheddar cheese at cold well at cook line -manager voluntarily discarded- reviewed use of deeper pans at cold well **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. 0 / 25 ppm chlorine at bar - manager primed dish machine - recheck 25 ppm - manager scheduled service this day , glasses to be cleaned in kitchen dishwashing areas until dish washing is repaired
22-41-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hot water at 81 F when run for approximately 2 minutes at front counter area near dessert warning microwave - manager put a work order in
27-16-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface from dish machine at bar - manager moved dish machine closer to drain - water no longer drains onto floor **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled side of fryers - dusty table top fan in front counter area - manager removed fan from area
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall on file is from Nov 17, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall.
How does Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall 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 Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Red Robin Gourmet Burgers - Countryside Mall is inspected around three times per year on average.
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