CS KOBE & ITALIAN
13505 ICOT BLVD., STE. 207, Clearwater FL 33760 · 727-614-9796
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall on the side of lines feeding through hole in ceiling above rack storing soda lines connected to soda syrup boxes.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
7 cases · $7,500
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025037603 | Mar 20, 2025 | Jun 5, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2018028726 | May 15, 2018 | Sep 27, 2018 | — |
| 3--2017059115 | Oct 17, 2017 | May 1, 2018 | $3,000 |
| 3--2017032035 | Mar 20, 2017 | Aug 21, 2017 | $800 |
| 3--2016054878 | Oct 6, 2016 | Feb 15, 2017 | $500 |
| 3--2016025503 | Apr 13, 2016 | Aug 29, 2016 | $2,300 |
| 3--2014053170 | Dec 23, 2014 | Apr 27, 2015 | $500 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer next to rice cooker on cook line is cracked and peeling on the top inside of the lid.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler across from cook line. Hood filters accumulated with grease.
Stored food not covered. Panko breadcrumb trays stored on dry storage shelves uncovered. Discussed with operator.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
May 13, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment open and serving food to the public. Operator renewed license during inspection.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw shrimp in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at make table stained a cross from cook line. Interior of ice machine soiled with pink substance.
Handwash at rear side of bar sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash bags and plastic container stored in sink. Operator removed items from sink.
Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Sushi menu does not indicate items served raw. Discussed with operator.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Operator cleaned machine during inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic pint containers used inside of dry rice and spice containers under prep table across from 3 compartment sink. Discussed with operator.
Ceiling tile over soda fountain machine has hole in it.
Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer next to rice cooker on cook line is cracked and peeling on the top inside of the lid.
Floor accumulation of debris behind cook line and under prep tables and throughout kitchen. Discussed with operator.
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. 5 gallon buckets of ginger sauce and 1 box of raw shrimp and in walk in cooler. 6 Gyoza boxes in walk in freezer. Operator began relocating gyoza to shelves.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatulas stored in standing water across from cook line. Water measuring 83F.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled on reach in cooler across from cook line. Hood filters accumulated with grease.
Stored food not covered. Panko breadcrumb trays stored on dry storage shelves uncovered. Discussed with operator.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of various sauces at cook line lacking labels.
Feb 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked sushi rice cook with cook time 12:00pm and discard time 3:00pm.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy of Time as a public Health form to operator.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in sushi area.
Ceiling tile missing over soda machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted next to ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as wall cover near flat top grill.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Beam of wood on ceiling in walk-in cooler not sealed.
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 27 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority5 Intermediate18 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spring rolls stored in cardboard boxes open and touching each other.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (54F - Cold Holding) placed in cooler 11:00am, first temp 1:15pm, operator moved to cooler second temp 42F at 1:41pm; raw tuna (49F - Cold Holding) placed in cooler 11:00am, first temp 1:15pm, operator moved to cooler,second temp 41F at 1:41pm
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked sushi rice cook with cook time 12:00pm and discard time 3:00pm.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. CLR and dish soap stored next cooked rice on prep table.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar area blocked with kitchen items. Operator removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy of Time as a public Health form to operator.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. 5 expired employee training certificates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to dish area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in rice cooker. Operator removed.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 tanks not chained up next to prep table.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in sushi area.
Ceiling tile missing over soda machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted next to ice machine.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys stored on cutting board and prep shelf. Operator removed. Employee personal items stored throughout dry storage area.
Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled tray between uses.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water 77F. Operator removed.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens and women's bathrooms.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven hood filters soiled with grease.
Open dumpster lid.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as wall cover near flat top grill.
Stored food not covered. -Lobster tails and cooked sushi rolls stored uncovered in reach in cooler on cook line. -wontons and spring rolls stored uncovered in reach in freezer.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Employee did not wash mushroom prior to chopping. Educated operator on proper washing procedure.
Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Beam of wood on ceiling in walk-in cooler not sealed.
Mar 21, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling with lines feeding through it above rack storing soda line contacted to soda strip boxes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled with grease build up throughout the kitchen area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dry storage racks storing bags of rice, flour, salt, boxes of pasta, boxes of T-shirt bags, food service film wrap, boxes of wasabi powder.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler across from the flat top grill.
Mar 20, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 20 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority5 Intermediate12 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 55 oz dented can of Sliced Rip Olives. One 6Lb 11 oz. dented can of Pizza Sauce.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall on the side of lines feeding through hole in ceiling above rack storing soda lines connected to soda syrup boxes.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 50 rodent droppings under dry storage racks storing can goods, bottle of sauces, unused slicer, rice cooker, and fryer baskets. 10 rodent droppings on floor under rack storing soda lines connected to soda syrup boxes.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink at left entrance of bar area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for Eric H. dated 12/10/17, Michelle G. dated 1/10/2019, Long C. dated 4/16/2019, Luis dated 8/2/2019 through FLRA SafeStaff.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles next to dish machine. Employee labeled as fryer oven cleaner and glass cleaner.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance.
Ceiling tile missing. Missing with piping that is tapped up with black electrical tape above soda machine in server wait station.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling with lines feeding through it above rack storing soda line contacted to soda strip boxes.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled with grease build up throughout the kitchen area.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front door entrance.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with white powder substance and liquid substance in dry storage closet. Floors heavily soiled throughout kitchen area and under equipment with build up of food debris and grease.
Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor under shelf across from fryers. Manager moved item off them floor.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dry storage racks storing bags of rice, flour, salt, boxes of pasta, boxes of T-shirt bags, food service film wrap, boxes of wasabi powder.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom draw of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease and food debris with soiled dishes stored inside.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink at left entrance of bar area. Employee placed sign at hand sink.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler across from the flat top grill.
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No lighting in dry storage closet area storing multiple food items.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate11 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over ready to eat bean sprouts in walk in cooler. Employee moved.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food inside flour
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. At bar
Food stored on floor. White tub of ginger and bottle of soy sauce on floor front kitchen bar. Employee moved.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Employee moved
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Electrical cord soiled in between sliver prop tables.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Stored food not covered. Fish in walk in cooler not cover employee moved and put a cover on container.
Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in bathroom area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At bar
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Mar 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish eggs at sushi bar 50 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding. Manager put in freezer.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. During inspection observed pasta wrapped tightly in bin inside walk in cooler. Temp was 56 degrees Fahrenheit cold holding. Owner put on ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards throughout
Spray bottle containing toxic substance Degreaser not labeled. Owner labeled
Food stored on floor. Big bag of onions on floor near three compartment sink. Employee moved. Rice on floor of dry storage
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Both ice buckets at bar. Owner moved.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Krab stick on counter next to three compartment sink thawing. Employee moved.
Dec 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Eel sauce can on dry storage dented.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Ice shoot for back soda fountain drink near server station soiled. Cutting board soiled
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with degreaser no label. Manager labeled
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense bowl with no handle Sugar and rice used for dispensing. Removed
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Most handles throughout kitchen soiled
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Eel sauce can damage on dry storage rack.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on deli cooler soiled
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Thawing eel in Hand washing sink. Manager removed and put in fridge.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.