Kobe Japanese Steakhouse

17641 Bruce B Downs Blvd, Tampa, FL 33647
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2023, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse has three inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 7, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Tampa restaurants, the typical score is 79; Kobe Japanese Steakhouse is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
86
Jun 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed bottle of dayquil on prep line by three compartment sink. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed container with utensils on cook line. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine
16-37-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of stock on floor by soup kettle. Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
64
Sep 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kobe Japanese Steakhouse last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse?

Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse.

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

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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 roughly once per year on average.