Kombu
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
90
Score
Kombu appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 5, 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.
Looking across the full record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Winter Park restaurant scores 83. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 5, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone on cook line shelf. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 00ppm chlorine. Operator added more sanitizer, 100ppm chlorine **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
90
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl inside rice container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Buildup ice white chest freezer **Corrected On-Site**
14-69-4
86
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
78
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over noodles in tall reach in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs over ready to eat sauces in cook line reach in cooler **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Small bowl inside rice container **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Broken Faucet on hand wash sink next to cook line
29-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Broken container in dish area **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in chest freezer next to fryers
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with mold like substance in sushi station
23-03-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee beverage in reach in cooler in sushi station**Corrected On-Site** **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
50
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Light not functioning. In the stock room
36-62-4
95
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over sauces at reach in cooler at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed food employee reporting agreement and observed employees signing document **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Two spray bottles with alcohol at wait station with no label **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Red microwave above make table at cooks line
22-08-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed produce stored over ready to eat at reach in cooler located at storage room
08B-17-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet towel stored on cutting board at sushi bar **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored on floor between storage area and kitchen
08B-38-4
58
Feb 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over ready to eat **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Throughout facility observed non food grade containers used to store food
14-15-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Printed operator food employee reporting agreement **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at next to service station **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Rice had bowl instead of scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop in direct contact with top of ice machine. Operator removed and washed scoop and placed in a container **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in contact with panko **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. On make table at cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
52
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine had black slimy substance,above the ice release flap **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Container of rice had a bowl as a scoop **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board located at sushi bar
14-09-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Lid in use to cover rice vinegar had a crack n the corner,operator discarded **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of utensil kept in the flour container was making direct contact with flour **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven located over prep table in cooks line **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kombu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kombu on file is from Feb 5, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kombu?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kombu.
How does Kombu compare to other restaurants in Winter Park?
Kombu most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Winter Park average of 83.
Has Kombu's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kombu 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 Kombu 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 Kombu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kombu is inspected around two times per year on average.
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