KOGI GRILL
7161 ULMERTON RD, Largo FL 33771 · 727-351-7030
Last inspected Mar 30, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw salmon. Sent operator hand out for proper food storage. Operator rearranged.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022035641 | May 2, 2022 | Aug 18, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over ready to eat sauce in reach in cooler. Operator rearranged eggs to bottom of cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored over raw salmon. Sent operator hand out for proper food storage. Operator rearranged.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can located in front of handwashing sink. Operator moved trash can.
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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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank not chained. Operator placed chain around tank.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating next to cook line. Employee relocated meal.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in reach in cooler on left side of kitchen near register has employee banana and to go box of food on shelf next to individual sauces. Operator removed items.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads over lettuce stored over cut lettuce.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Dec 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
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/
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Spoon handle touching rice inside of rice cooker located on table in kitchen. Employee removed spoon.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Containers of frozen raw beef and raw chicken stored on cart not thawing under running cold water or refrigeration.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few employees beverage on most tables in back of house during activity cooking and preparing. Employees moved all to bottom self
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor back of house.
Dec 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Was using Florida Food Handler. State food safety Exp 2023
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A few employees beverage on most tables in back of house during activity cooking and preparing. Employees moved all to bottom self
Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor back of house.
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs stored over soy sauce in reach in cooler. Employee moved.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sauce in reach in fridge not date marked. Made yesterday 7-28
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. During inspection observed 2 large bins one red one black back of restaurant near back door thawing at room temperature.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. During inspection observed 2 freezers and 2 refrigerators in dining room not looked. Educated.
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Deli cooler across from cook line cut leafy greens (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spinach (50F - Cold Holding) Moved all products to reach in cooler.
Oct 24, 2023□ 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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Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent covers in kitchen are hanging off ceiling.
Oct 20, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and then touched utensil handle without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques.
Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee washing soiled pots and pans in three-compartment sink retrieving clean dishes without washing hands and changing gloves. Discussed with operator proper hand hygiene techniques.
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/ No CFM is manager is present with 4 or more employees on duty. CFM returned to establishment. Discussed with operator that a CFM needs to be present when 4 or more employees are on duty.
No proof provided that recently hired food employee at the cash register are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed operator employee health agreement.
No running water at mop sink located near restroom. Constitutes lack of a mop sink. Operator stated he turned off water. Turned water back on, verified running water at mop sink.
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent covers in kitchen are hanging off ceiling.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal food pineapple juice and coconut cream not segregated from food to be served to the public located on shelf in dry-storage area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stored on shelf above three-compartment sink not air-dried.
Food stored on floor. 5 gallon buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Soy sauce bucket with sugar stored inside on floor in kitchen. Employee placed items on bottom shelf of table next to three-compartment sink.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer solution bucket stored on table with food next to fat fryer. Operator removed sanitizer solution from table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Items are improperly thawed on bottom shelf located in front of reach-in cooler in dry-storage area. a. Two containers of frozen chicken b. Two containers of frozen beef Employee placed items in refrigerator locate in dry-storage area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength reading 0ppm. Operator dumped and charged sanitizer solution. Re check 100ppm.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles in kitchen and above three-compartment sink not identified by common name.
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.