KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC
468 W HWY 436, Altamonte Springs FL 32714 · 407.862.6099
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked potatoes 50F in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
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. Butter at Togo area. Operator marked time.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Multiple expired CFMs
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup and towels in hand sink by cooks line. Operator removed.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Container by dish machine. Operator threw away.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from prep sink. Operator removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Stand up cooler by reach in coolers on cooks line.
Mar 23, 2026Inspection 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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Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. 1 cracked egg. Operator discarded
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked potatoes 50F in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cooked potatoes 50F in walk in cooler overnight per operator. Operator discarded
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Top of dishwasher. Operator cleaned
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -cooked red potatoes cooling from prior day 57°. On shelf in walk-in cooler, covered, stacked. Operator discarded.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. -cooked potatoes 57° in center cooling overnight.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -pan of raw chicken above pans of cooked noodles in reach in cooler at teppanyaki kitchen. Operator moved product.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -in reach in cooler holding cooked rice and noodles in teppanyaki kitchen.
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -wall repair in kitchen not yet completed. Wall not smooth and easily cleanable.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag over Food in dry storage
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Multiple crack lids in walk in cooler and reach in cooler at cook line
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At Bar
Dec 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 4 large bowls stored in hand sink by 3 compartment sink
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on prep table
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid to food container in walk-in-cooler cracked Several food containers throughout both kitchens cracked/broken
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water 75°; manager discarded water
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Several pans in kitchen have old labels
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Cut avocados on cooks line with labels still on produce
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Cooler that holds proteins in kitchen - top shelf is rusted
Apr 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee breaded raw shrimp while wearing gloves, removed gloves, then put on new pair of gloves without washing hands and continued working in sushi area. Advised.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flat of raw above butter in cook line reach-in cooler. Operator relocated. -cases of raw shell eggs above mayonnaise in walk-in cooler.
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. Rice and noodles removed from refrigeration to place on time plan less than 15 minutes ago. Establishment time plan in place. Recommend board on wall or something similar to mark time when removed from refrigeration.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -chicken (110F - Hot Holding); vegetables (115F - Hot Holding) approximately 1 hour. Heating element in center steam table broken. Recommend using time plan for those items until repaired. Establishment preparing small quantities.
Dead roaches on premises. -1 dead roach stainless shelf in wait station area. Per operator, pest control done last night. Operator removed.
Apr 9, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -raw beef above ice cream in reach-in/bench freezer in kitchen. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -scallops 57, shrimp 52, lobster 54, product moved from walk-in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Unit not plugged in. Operator plugged in cooler for temperature recovery. Cooked potatoes 50. Product moved from walk-in cooler less than 2 hours ago. Make sure coolers are at proper cold holding temperature prior to being stocked from walk-in cooler, then move product quickly to avoid temperatures rising.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. -top of machine soiled.
Nov 15, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
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 added wall and to go area with 6' steam table and upright reach-in cooler in Traditional kitchen.
Sep 12, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
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 added wall and to go area with 6' steam table and upright reach-in cooler in Traditional kitchen.
Jul 13, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee handled raw and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. -employee handled raw beef to place on grill, continued cooking then handled clean bowl without washing hands.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -flat of raw shell eggs on shelf above rice and cooked egg in traditional kitchen. Operator moved eggs below ready to eat items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked potatoes in lift top cooler in kitchen 48°f less than 4 hours. Lid slightly open, operator will monitor and move or ice product. -shrimp in cook line lift top cooler in 4 stacked pans 45°f less than 4 hours. Recommend 1 pan only in top of cooler, all stacked pans kept in cooler below.
Handwash sink missing in warewashing or food preparation area. -new to go area where food handling occurs has no hand wash sink.
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 added wall and to go area with 6' steam table and upright reach-in cooler in Traditional kitchen.
No soap provided at handwash sink. -no soap at hand wash sink at sushi end of traditional kitchen.
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.