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ROBATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

1500 OAKLEY SEAVER DR #5 · CLERMONT · Lake County · FL 34711

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 13, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionCall Back – Admin. complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3356629
Visit number2
Inspection Visit ID8572546
DBPR license4508439

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority7 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority01D-01-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Snapper. Conch **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: operator provided letter from Coast to Coast importing that specifically states multiple types of fish – snapper is not named. **Time Extended**

Warning
#6High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish 46F and 47F in sushi cooler. See stop sale. Overnight in cooler per operator **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Fish 47F in double sushi cooler in the center of the sushi bar. Moved to another cooler. **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale

Intermediate 7

#7Intermediate52-04-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Red snapper advertised in multiple places on the menu – snapper served. Operator provided invoice for snapper from CBI with no specific type named **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Admin Complaint**

WarningAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate52-03-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. Menu advertises chefs specialty rolls crystal 2 with crabmeat and Futo Maki with crabmeat. Sushi chef stated krab is used for both **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#9Intermediate03D-15-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In the walk in cooler, noodles 70-76F F (cooling from 11 at 12:25 ); at 1:35 60-73F. Cooling in large, deep container. Provided cooling handout **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Noodles cooling from previous day 49F in the middle and 44F at the outside. See stop sale. Noodles in large covered plastic container cooling from day of callback 64-68F. Operator moved to smaller containers **Time Extended**

WarningStop Sale
#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used to fill rice pot **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Used to rinse bowl (bar), hold tuna (sushi area), and hold sponge/scrub brush (cookline) **Time Extended**

Warning
#11Intermediate52-01-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Squid advertised on the menu. When asked to see squid, chef provided a pack of cuttlefish **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#12Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch rolls on in house menu. Rolls and hand rolls, sushi and sashimi on togo menu. Spicy tuna salad on both menus **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#13Intermediate27-16-4

Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Water with a temperature of at least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hibachi handsinks cold to the touch after running for a few minutes **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Basic 4

#1Basic36-73-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler Storage area **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#2Basic33-19-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#3Basic05-09-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in coolers on cookline **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning
#4Basic23-03-4

Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler shelving **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: **Time Extended**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:48 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 5 · Food and equipment thermometers
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 27 · Safe water source and hot/cold water under pressure
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 45 · Fire extinguishing equipment – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 46 · Exits not blocked or locked – reporting only
1 observation(s)
Category 52 · Misrepresentation / misbranding
3 observation(s)

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