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BG ROBATA

1530 N MCMULLEN BOOTH RD STE D4 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33759

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 27, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3375323
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8448055
DBPR license6215837

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
7 High Priority1 Intermediate9 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical17 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 7

#10High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Under multiple items in sushi cooler **Warning**

Warning
#11High Priority08A-05-6

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#12High Priority12A-09-4

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**

Warning
#13High Priority01B-02-5

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**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority03A-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**

WarningStop Sale
#15High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning spray next to dishes on cook line, moved to back of kitchen **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#16High Priority41-27-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#17Intermediate51-16-7

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**

Repeat ViolationWarning

Basic 9

#1Basic22-20-5

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**

Warning
#2Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By prep table next to entrance to front of establishment **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic12B-07-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4Basic08B-49-4

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**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets torn on 3 door reach in cooler in front counter **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under 3 compartment sink and prep sink **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on 3 door reach in cooler in front counter **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic06-01-5

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**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#9Basic21-12-4

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**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:50 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
2 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.