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KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE

17641 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD, Tampa FL 33647 · 813-680-5800

Last inspected Jun 5, 2026 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats255
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3919147
Grade history
SEP 23
JUN 24
APR 26
JUN 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 16 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Box of raw eggs stored over butter and raw onions in walk in cooler. Manager moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee bag stored under prep table with containers of flour and tempura flakes. Manager moved
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink in back prep area next to standing two door reach in cooler had plastic dish with water stored in it. Employee removed.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk containers of flour and panko crust not labeled under prep table on cookline. Manager labeled.
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Jun 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of dayquil on prep line by three compartment sink. Manager removed
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with utensils on cook line. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine
Intermediate/16-37-1
Employee beverage containers stored on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on shelf by three compartment sink. Manager removed
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Food stored on floor. Observed container of stock on floor by soup kettle. Manager got off of floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.