KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
8460 PALM PKWY, Orlando FL 32836 · 407-239-1119
Last inspected May 1, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects found -2 at bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked the pasta 45°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 30 minutes, pasta stored inside walk in cooler. Recommend to quick chill immediately.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed green scouring pad stored inside hand wash sink.(traditional kitchen)
Jul 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 18, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. -0 ppm.
Live, small flying insects found -2 at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -White hose in rear ice machine.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Mug freezer at bar.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By soda station.
Apr 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked bulk container used for rice.
Apr 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Checked dishmachine not sanitizing properly 0 ppm chlorine (bar dishmachine) Recommend to notify dishmachine company immediately. The employee must transport all glasware to Main kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked tempura chicken 44°f, liquid eggs 44°f stored inside reach in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill food items.
Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Observed cracked bulk container used for rice.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no test kit for checking quat ammonia sanitizer.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in the bar
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed old food debris on the storage shelves in the reach in cooler.
Dec 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Checked temperature of breaded chicken 46/47°f stored inside walk in cooler less than 4 hours recommend to quick chill the product.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white food container used for ice soiled stored in the bar.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no thermometer inside reach in cooler used for half half.
No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. Observed no trash stored at the hand wash sink.
May 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle with glass cleaner inside hanging up next to sea weed boxes in the dry storage area for sushi bar.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed fryer has terrible grease accumulation in the traditional kitchen.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed plastic plates not stored inverted in the dry storage room.
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employees start shift did not wash hands before started in the kitchen. Explained to New Manager very important
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Check sanitizer concentration 500 plus quat amm used in server station
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no instructions for clean up vomit, Manager found copy.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee hand bag stored on the storage shelve in the server area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed server wearing watches while preparing salads.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed floor tiles has food debris throughout the kitchen.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed old food stuck on the bowls used for soup in the server area, or coffee cups.
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.