KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
2901 PARKWAY BLVD, Kissimmee FL 34747 · (407)396-8088
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 9 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) stocked above the fill line of unit
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Tilapia and Tuna not thawed per package requirement in reach-in cooler at sushi station.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tilapia and Tuna not thawed per package requirement in reach-in cooler at sushi station.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt in container on lower shelf on cooks line without label.
Mar 4, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 30, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a storage room outside by the back door where there is dry storage 1-walk in cooler and 2-walk in freezer
Dec 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. At cooks line
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink by exit door
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Facility has added a storage room outside by the back door where there is dry storage 1-walk in cooler and 2-walk in freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. At reach in coolers located at front kitchen where to go orders are fulfilled
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tiles near dishwasher
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Water bottle in make table on cookline Operator removed
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler #2 in prep area Operator removed shelves to be cleaned
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Under make table at beginning of cookline
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In sushi line reach in cooler Masago stored over vegetables. Operator moved
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In flip top of reach in cooler at rear of kitchen. raw beef (46F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding) stocked above the fill line of unit
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. See stop sale. No time mark for garlic in oil on make line. Operator marked for 30 minutes prior when placed on line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beneath flat top in dining room near party room
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk rice.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside sushi walk-in freezer.
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Togo kitchen, as evidenced by shrimp thawing at room temperature and pans placed. Chef removed.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided operator TPHC plan and helped them fill it out. Operator utilizes time plan for sushi rice.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. In to go kitchen.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Togo employee has bracelets handling food, sushi chef has bracelet handling food.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Bulk rice.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Togo kitchen soda station, bar.
Light not functioning. Kitchen hood vent.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dishmachine hood vent has accumulation of black substance
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bar
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp in standing water in handwash sink.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Outside sushi walk-in freezer.
Dec 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Filters not complete parts missing
Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table small kitchen
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