KOGI GRILL
3408 E LAKE RD S, Palm Harbor FL 34685 · (727) 692-5662
Last inspected Jul 7, 2026 · 5 visits since December 2024
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $850
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2017052364 | Oct 5, 2017 | Nov 29, 2017 | $400 |
| 3--2017038922 | Apr 24, 2017 | Aug 29, 2017 | $200 |
| 3--2014047280 | Oct 17, 2014 | Feb 5, 2015 | $250 |
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Jul 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.employee beverage no lid no straw on clean prep table.Discussed the need to keep employee beverages separated from food and clear equipment
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone on clean prep table. Operator removed cell phone
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from the original container not labeled with common name
Jan 21, 2026Inspection 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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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from the original container not labeled with common name. Operator labeled bottles during inspection.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection 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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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel being used to line the bottom of cut green onions. Discussed the need to use a product that is approved for food contact such as paper towels made for food contact, deli paper or coffee filters
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wiping cloths on cook line cutting board not stored in sanitizer solution. Discussed the importance of of storing wiping cloths in sanitizer solution solution between uses.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container container not labeled with its common name.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink blocked by Mop bucket. Operator moved mop bucket to gain compliance Priority: Intermediate
Observed: Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 2 employees with no hair restraint. Discussed the need to wear a hair restraint when involved in food prep Priority: Basic
Observed: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cooks line containing food removed from its original container no labeled with common name. Discussed the need to label all food removed from its original container container. Priority: Basic
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 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/. Cookline: stove removed, freezer added, refrigerator removed. Equipment on cookline was not in correct location. Freezer removed near triple sink. Spoke to Sean in plan review who updated changes.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Operator states eggs may be cooked to order. Provided operator with consumer advisory sign. Sign is not hanging.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. For all handwash sinks. Provided operator with signs. Signs are now posted.
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.