Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon
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2210 W Brandon Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon has recorded 25 inspections with 136 violations since the inspection record began, averaging 5.4 violations per inspection, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 4 separate inspections, including a high-priority finding on December 1, 2025, when an administrative complaint was recommended following a full complaint investigation that documented 21 violations including deficiencies in employee health reporting, handwashing facilities, proper hand and arm washing, food contact surfaces, and proper cooking temperatures. Proper cooking temperature violations have been cited repeatedly across multiple inspections. The most recent inspection on December 3, 2025 was a callback inspection following the December 1 complaint that resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition, indicating the facility corrected the cited violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections11 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— 3 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon last inspected?
- Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 18, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon are: Clean multi-use utensils, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon had?
- Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon find?
- Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon was most recently inspected on May 18, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon ever been shut down?
- No, Kobe Japanese Steak House in Brandon has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
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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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