Kogi Grill
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
45
Score
Kogi Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. Kogi Grill was last inspected on Mar 30, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no currently certified food service manager on duty”, showing up four times.
Kogi Grill's latest score of 45 falls below the Largo average of 75. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can located in front of handwashing sink. Operator moved trash can. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - 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/ **Repeat Violation**
53A-05-6
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed heads over lettuce stored over cut lettuce.
08B-17-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating next to cook line. Employee relocated meal. **Corrective Action Taken**
12B-02-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Carbon dioxide tank not chained. Operator placed chain around tank. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
45
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - 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/
53A-05-6
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - 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.
06-01-5
74
Jun 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
12B-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor back of house. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14:
08B-38-4
90
Dec 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Soy sauce on floor back of house. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
82
Jul 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
70
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
86
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent covers in kitchen are hanging off ceiling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: **Time Extended**
36-51-4
95
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-09-4
High Priority - 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. **Warning**
12A-27-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
27-11-4
Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Vent covers in kitchen are hanging off ceiling. **Warning**
36-51-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic containers stored on shelf above three-compartment sink not air-dried. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-44-1
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength reading 0ppm. Operator dumped and charged sanitizer solution. Re check 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - 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. **Warning**
02D-01-5
37
Apr 19, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee washed gloved hands and went back to work. Educated employee on proper hand washing and glove changing. Employee washed hands and applied new gloves and went back to work. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Sanitizer solution other than chlorine, quat or iodine not at the proper minimum strength listed in the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket not set at right quat level. 0 ppm quaternary corrected to 200ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-51-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 cans of pineapple juice dented on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards with debris
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 food management on site with 5 employees actually working with food.
53A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Reach in cooler on cook line soiled with debris.
23-24-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 cans of pineapple juice dented on dry storage shelf with food to be served to the public.
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Washing in middle with no sanitation station step. Educated employee on proper wash rinse sanitizer **Corrected On-Site**
16-13-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knife between sauce holder on cook line.
10-17-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on cleaned dishwasher on drying rack.
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drink in cooler.
12B-13-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket on top of reach in cooler on cook line over top food.
21-44-1
33
Sep 1, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee at cooks line washed hands in gloves Discussed proper hand washing procedures during time of inspection.
12A-09-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. -employee washed then rinsed contained without sanitizing Discussed proper dish washing procedures during time of inspection.
22-45-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -wall at cooks line has accumulation of grease
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -squeeze bottles at prep station -container with sugar
02D-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -wooden cutting board at prep table
14-09-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -water bottle above prep station in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employees at cooks line
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -metal pans at dish drying rack
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. -rice scoop handle in rice at rice cooker
10-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -hood filters have accumulation of grease -sides of flat top grill have accumulation of grease
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -boxes with to-go bowls on floor at exit door
25-05-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kogi Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kogi Grill on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kogi Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no currently certified food service manager on duty” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kogi Grill.
How does Kogi Grill compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Kogi Grill most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Largo average of 75.
Has Kogi Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Kogi Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Kogi Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Kogi Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kogi Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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