KOBE JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE
108 MARKHAM WOODS ROAD, Longwood FL 32779 · 407-389-1888
Last inspected Feb 25, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
APR 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - observed wetness around base of employee restroom. Manager has put restroom out of service. Manager states employees will use customer restrooms until repaired.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 25, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above wok station
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - upper part of cookline cooler
Feb 24, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw sewage on ground of establishment. - observed wetness around base of employee restroom. Manager has put restroom out of service. Manager states employees will use customer restrooms until repaired.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above wok station
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. - at cookline
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - upper part of cookline cooler
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - unwashed avocados in cooler at sushi station
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. - 0ppm. Operator made new solution. Final read 100ppm
Sep 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station
Sep 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 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. - Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm)
Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - employee drink bottles
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cooked potato (47F - Cold Holding); - liquid eggs (47F - Cold Holding); - butter (47F - Cold Holding) Operator states items previously stored in walk in cooler but had been brought out during truck delivery. Manager moved to freezer for expedited cooling.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over dish station
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap in prep sink.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter 44-45; butter 46F, in prep cooler 1.5 hours, over load line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler door handles soiled
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - prep cooler across from oven
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, or dust. - prep cooler door handles
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. - avocados over raw, ready to eat shrimp in sushi cooler
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. - walk in cooler door
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - butter (62F - Cold Holding); Observed on hibachi carts Advised operator to keep in coolers while not in use.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet. - device broken
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - blue and green cutting board on cook line soiled
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. - meat/chicken cooler. Manager provided
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. <100ppm. Manager changed. Final reading 200ppm.
Apr 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters damaged
Dec 19, 2023Inspection 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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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. At the freezer threshold tile broken
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. True line coolerv
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Salmon, lobster and shrimp in standing water
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.