Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

108 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, FL 32779

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 25, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

“Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse's latest score of 90 sits above the Longwood average of 87. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 25, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above wok station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**

36-34-5

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. - upper part of cookline cooler **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-25: **Time Extended**

14-36-5

Feb 24, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices

FL-28

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Sep 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Sep 5, 2025

Routine - Food

4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

High Priority - 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) **Warning**

22-41-4

High Priority - Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. - employee drink bottles

08B-56-4

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.

01B-13-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. - cookline cooler **Repeat Violation**

23-24-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust. - over dish station

36-34-5

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. - deep grout lines causing retention of standing water at dish station

36-22-4

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jul 1, 2024

Complaint Full

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events

FL-05

Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures

FL-21

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Apr 11, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hood filters damaged

14-11-5

Dec 19, 2023

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Mar 31, 2023

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Spray arms have shrimp tails stuck to them

16-03-4

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna not removed from the package

06-09-1

Basic - Employee restroom has a strong smell

36-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. True cooler in prep iced up

14-69-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw spicy tuna stored over the ginger in the sushie low boy cooler

08A-16-5

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the sushi low boy cooler a pan containing raw salmon and cooked krab together

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in the dish area has item on the sink

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Warewash area

31B-02-4

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. -at the wearwash are

27-16-4

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. At the cooks line at the vent

36-34-5

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in cooler true 2 door in the service alley is iced over in the interior service is needed

14-69-4

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. Walk in cooler has the wrong bulb

38-04-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. At the bar walls at the ceiling and vents dirty

36-27-5

Basic - Storage area not maintained clean and organized. FACP room needs organizing, pressure washer, hosed and equipment on the floor

33-34-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kobe Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse.

How does Kobe Japanese Steakhouse compare to other restaurants in Longwood?

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Longwood average of 87.

Has Kobe Japanese Steakhouse's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Kobe Japanese Steakhouse inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is inspected around three times per year on average.

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