ROBATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

The grade here is the headline: ROBATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE sits at an F (46/100) after its latest health inspection on April 8, 2026.

By score it ranks near the bottom of Lake County on health score. The report logged 2 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 16 basic violations. And the recent trend is down. Higher-graded kitchens nearby are mapped below.

F grade · 46/100 · near the bottom of Lake County on health score

Get directions Call (352) 404-9688

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Restaurant details

Health grade
F (46/100)
Violations
22 total — 2 high-priority, 4 intermediate, 16 basic
Address
1500 OAKLEY SEAVER DR #5, Clermont, FL
Cuisine
Japanese
Categories
Restaurant, Japanese restaurant, Japanese steakhouse, Sushi restaurant
Price
$20–30
Rating
4.2 stars (1351 reviews)
Seats
166
Phone
(352) 404-9688
Website
Official website
Photo of ROBATA JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
Photo: Jonathan Brumfield

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.2 Community-sourced rating 1,351 reviews
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What diners say — our read

Read the reviews alone and you would never guess the grade. The staff tends to be raised approvingly here, averaging 4.6 stars.

19 of 22 rated reviews are four stars or higher; 2 are two or lower. More reviewers landed on 5 stars than any other score — 16 of 22.

The inspection record is the harder read. DBPR graded this kitchen an F (46/100) on 2 high-priority, 4 intermediate, and 16 basic violations — a verdict the review average does not reflect. That result dates from April 8, 2026. Across its inspection history the kitchen is declining, which argues for reading the older reviews with caution. Ranked against Lake County, it is safer than 1% of the restaurants we score. What the inspector actually wrote up: food from approved source and potentially hazardous foods properly thawed.

Taken together, this is a place diners like and inspectors do not. A good meal and a clean kitchen are different questions. The reviews themselves follow, unedited and newest first.

Our own analysis of 22 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 23, 2026

    I always feel like my body benefits from eating here. Fresh, delicious, nutritional food! Always welcoming staff who have worked here for years. That shows something too 😊

  • June 21, 2026

    I wish I had taken pictures. But we sat at the hibachi side of the house. A lovely family sat next to us. They had never tried scallops, so we shared. Tons of food. Very entertaining chef. He cooked scallops, tuna, salmon, shrimp, sirloin, chicken, vegetables, fried rice, fried noodles. All was cooked to perfection, with the exception of one shrimp, that was slightly over cooked. We highly recommend Robata Steak House. Next time we go, we will sit on the sushi side of the house. We are very excited to eat at Robata again. And it is more than an hours drive from our house. The cost for the four of us was $125. Not bad for the quality of food, amount of food, and the show. Robata Japanese Steak House is worth the drive.

  • June 21, 2026

    Super good with the hibachi grillside and also regular tables available. Staff are all good at their job and males for a good visit and food.

  • June 12, 2026

    I always love eating here the food is always delicious

  • June 10, 2026

    The show our cook put on was great, food was exceptional!!

  • June 1, 2026

    After reading a few reviews, we were a little confused as to how it would go, my mind was changed quickly. The food was amazing, the wait staff was very attentive and friendly, and the atmosphere was great! The portions were fantastic, the sushi was very fresh, and the experience was great.

  • May 29, 2026

    Food is always delicious. If you see city police and fire our front you know the food is good.

  • May 23, 2026

    I love this place

  • May 15, 2026

    Very satisfied with our experience 😃 food and service were great 👍

  • May 11, 2026

    AC was broken, or not working. Way to warm for eating

  • April 22, 2026

    Went in the middle of the week to celebrate my daughter's 16th bday, showed up at 4pm on a Wednesday and went for the hibachi. It was great from the moment we arrived.. greeted, sat and helped immediately. Our drink cups were never empty. We got 2 shrimp and sirloin hibachis and a chicken and sirloin hibachi. I can't even express how good this food was. (For context I cook at home almost everyday- with plenty of seasonings- no white chicken here 😂 😅,do takeout once a week.. I'm also one of those fat people you can trust when I say it's good) The rice was so flavorful! Everything was so good! Chicken was juicy and delicious, shrimp was perfect and the chef cooked that medium sirloin to perfection! And my 16yr old even loved the vegetables! We also had two appetizers; the gyoza and some tempura chicken California roll(can't recall the name)... So good! 🤤 The waiter heard us talking about our daughters bday and even sung and brought her a dessert! 15/10 recommend! So much food we have left overs!! Can't wait to dig in to those noodles again too 🤤😍

  • April 18, 2026

    Good food, good price and the restaurant is good service

  • April 18, 2026

    It's been a while since I was last there. They've made some changes to the decor.... very pretty, very nice looking. The food was excellent. Waiter friendly and attentive. Overall a good experience. We'll be back

  • April 9, 2026

    Excellent experience, party of 15 handled well.

  • April 8, 2026

    Had an amazing time with our friends. Food was excellent, the chef was entertaining and the other staff were so nice! Will definitely be back.

  • April 4, 2026

    Right after eating, worst stomach ache, nausea, and diarrhea of my life 😢 Update: I got food poisoning from the rice

  • March 21, 2026

    I had an amazing experience! Can’t speak for others but I enjoyed the food, and the service provided by the employees was amazing. They’re very nice and welcoming. It really contributes to making this place feel very family-inviting yknow.

  • March 20, 2026

    Better hibachi in Clermont ... good service :)

  • March 17, 2026

    Massive portion sizes! Great birthday treat!

  • March 17, 2026

    Good food

  • March 2, 2026

    If it wasn't for good service I would have given this place 1 star. This is the worst Teppanyaki style (hibachi to some) restaurant Ive ever been to and I have been to a few. I had Filet/Shrimp combo. The soup was ok at best, not much in the bowl besides the broth. The salad was terrible! Iceberg lettuce with nothing else in it and the dressing was gross (I didn't finish it) The vegetables were well prepared. The noodles were ok. The fried rice was bland (almost nothing else that I could see in it, corn, carrots etc) He did crack a cpl eggs but it was still substandard and there was no soy sauce in bottles on the table.. The filet was ok, the shrimp was good. Finally, worst of all, the Yum Yum was the worst I ever had! It was like water, it was pale and tasted a hint of miracle whip. I will never be back, try elsewhere first

  • February 15, 2026

    Absolutely sensational Japanese restaurant with delicious food and exceptional service. I was with a big group at 2 hibachi grills with fine assortment of meats and vegetables and I also order sashimi and a specialty roll. Outstanding!

Overall Score

39 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 0/40
    Grade F
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    8 options listed
  • Community rating 17/20
    4.2★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 2/10
    Declining, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9:30 PM
Friday
11 AM to 10 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 10 PM
Sunday
12 to 9:30 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. April 8, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Administrative complaint recommended

    2 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 16 basic

    • 01 — Food from approved source; safe, unadulterated, sound condition
    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage (×3)
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 16 — Dishwashing facilities; sanitizer test kits; gauges
    • 21 — Wiping cloths; clean & soiled linens; laundry
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 32 — Bathrooms
    • 33 — Garbage and refuse; premises maintained (×2)
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation (×2)
    • 41 — Chemicals / toxic substances properly stored & used
    • 46 — Exits not blocked or locked (reporting only)
    • 52 — Misrepresentation / misbranding
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  2. October 13, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 4 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 06 — Potentially hazardous foods properly thawed
    • 08 — Cross-contamination: raw foods separated; food protected during prep/storage
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained (×2)
    • 22 — Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 31 — Handwash sinks accessible; handwashing supplies & sign provided
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training
  3. July 1, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 35 — Insects/rodents/pests; outer openings protected against pests

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: April 8, 2026