Robins Downtown Cafe
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2025
39
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Robins Downtown Cafe stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Robins Downtown Cafe on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
9
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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.
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Observed interior of dish machine soiled.
16-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling above back door of restaurant with broken drywall, not smooth and cleanable.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in the cook line area soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
39
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemicals stored next to food items. Manager moved chemicals. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Observed no written plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions and case of fryer oil stored on the floor in back room. Manager moved onto shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in rear up in kitchen reach in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked.
24-08-4
58
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
82
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of rear exterior kitchen door. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
78
Nov 29, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on handle of wait station reach in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-71-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic drink cups wet stacked at wait station.
24-08-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap bottom left corner of rear exterior kitchen door.
35B-01-4
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - 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 .
12A-13-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed employee not use soap while washing hands.
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in three part sink.
12A-03-4
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. Observed no cleanup sign in place. Inspector will email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
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. No employee reporting forms in place. Inspector will email. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed several cutting boards heavily grooved.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape on reach in cooler handle in wait staff area.
14-71-4
Basic - 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.
40-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth. Observed employee drying silverware with a towel. Manager coached employee. Silverware was rewashed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed some squeeze bottles not labeled.
02D-01-5
37
Jan 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
64
Nov 10, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Walls behind the mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-30-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling above the reach in cooler on the cook line has cracked and peeling paint. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-10: **Time Extended**
36-37-5
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Robins Downtown Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Robins Downtown Cafe on file is from Dec 30, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Robins Downtown Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Robins Downtown Cafe.
How does Robins Downtown Cafe compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Robins Downtown Cafe most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Robins Downtown Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Robins Downtown Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Robins Downtown Cafe means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Robins Downtown Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Robins Downtown Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.
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