How many health inspections has KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC had?

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC ever been shut down?

No, KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC?

The most frequently cited violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?

CROSS-CONTAMINATION: Improperly cleaned food contact surfaces are a primary vehicle for bacterial transfer. Cutting boards can harbor 200x more fecal bacteria than a toilet seat. Biofilms form on surfaces within 24 hours, protecting Listeria, Salmonella, and E. coli from routine cleaning. One contaminated surface can transfer pathogens to dozens of food items throughout the day. Clean and sanitize ALL food contact surfaces: after each use, between different food types (especially raw meat to ready-to-eat), every 4 hours during continuous use, and when contaminated. Use proper sanitizer concentration: chlorine 50-100 ppm, quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Air dry — do not towel dry. Test sanitizer concentration every 2 hours.

What does Florida violation V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?

SEWAGE EXPOSURE: Improper sewage disposal creates risk of fecal contamination throughout the facility. Raw sewage contains billions of pathogens per liter including Norovirus, Hepatitis A, pathogenic E. coli, Campylobacter, and parasites. Sewage backup in food areas requires immediate closure and extensive decontamination. Groundwater contamination affects entire communities. All sewage and waste water must be disposed through approved sanitary sewer or private system. No direct connections between sewage lines and water supply. Grease traps must be maintained and cleaned regularly. Floor drains must function properly. Report sewage backups immediately and cease food operations until resolved.

What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?

CONTAMINATION SPREAD: Improperly used wiping cloths are one of the most common contamination vehicles in food service. A single dirty cloth spreads millions of bacteria across every surface wiped. Cloths used on raw meat surfaces and then food contact surfaces cause direct cross-contamination. Bacteria double every 20 minutes on damp cloths at room temperature. Wet wiping cloths must be stored in sanitizer solution between uses: chlorine 50-100 ppm or quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm. Change solution every 4 hours or when visibly soiled. Use separate cloths for food contact vs. non-food contact surfaces. Dry wiping cloths may be used on food contact surfaces only if laundered daily. Test sanitizer concentration with test strips.

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC

468 W HWY 436, Altamonte Springs, FL 32714

Seminole County · Permanent Food Service · License: SEA6902015

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC in Altamonte Springs, FL has 25 inspections on record with 127 total violations (5.1 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

25Inspections

127Violations

0Closures

Data current as of April 21, 2025

Inspection History (25)

Apr 21, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Dec 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Apr 26, 2024 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Apr 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Nov 15, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 12, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 13, 2023 — Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 11, 2023 — Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Feb 22, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Jan 23, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 28, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

May 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Mar 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V09 No contamination

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Mar 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 13, 2020 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Sep 20, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Jan 11, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Sep 19, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 17, 2018 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Feb 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 21, 2017 — Complaint Full· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

May 5, 2017 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 23, 2016 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Seminole County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.1 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.99.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC had?: KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC has had 25 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC ever been shut down?: No, KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF ALTAMONTE SPRINGS LLC are: Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces, Employee health reporting.

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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

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