DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

With 6 documented inspections, KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE in LONGWOOD has achieved a 2.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

108 Markham Woods Road
Florida, 32779
Seminole County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.9/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/16/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13513231

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-16: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 9/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10876324

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over dish station
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station
  • 22-41-4: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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Warning
  • 08B-56-4:High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - employee drink bottles
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked potato (47F - Cold Holding); - liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); - butter (47F - Cold Holding) Operator states items previously stored in walk in cooler but had been brought out during truck delivery. Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling. **Corrective Action Taken**

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8747125

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handles soiled
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-36-5:Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - prep cooler across from oven
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - prep cooler door handles
  • 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocados over raw, ready to eat shrimp in sushi cooler Corrected On-Site
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walk in cooler door
  • 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap in prep sink.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 44-45; butter 46F, in prep cooler 1.5 hours, over load line

Inspection Date: 7/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8692894

  • 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - meat/chicken cooler. Manager provided Corrected On-Site
  • 21-08-4:Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. <100ppm. Manager changed. Final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter (62F - Cold Holding); Observed on hibachi carts Advised operator to keep in coolers while not in use.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. - device broken
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - blue and green cutting board on cook line soiled

Inspection Date: 4/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578328

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters damaged

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8363955

  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the freezer threshold tile broken
  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. True line coolerv
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon , lobster and shrimp in standing water