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

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

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

Yes, KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

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

The most frequently cited violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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 V35 (Single-use items) mean?

CONTAMINATION RISK: Reusing single-use items (gloves, cups, utensils, foil) that were designed for one use creates contamination pathways. Single-use gloves develop micro-tears during use, becoming bacterial incubators. Reused single-use containers lose structural integrity, leaking contaminated liquids. Single-use utensils cannot be properly sanitized between uses. Single-use articles (gloves, cups, lids, foil, plastic wrap, straws, stirrers, paper napkins) must be used once and discarded. Do not wash and reuse. Store in original packaging to prevent contamination. Dispense in sanitary manner. Use food-grade single-use items only.

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC

28775 N US 19, Clearwater, FL 33761

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: NGUYEN CHAU HUU · License: SEA6215256

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC in Clearwater, FL has 23 inspections on record with 144 total violations (6.3 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

23Inspections

144Violations

1Closures

Data current as of June 23, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC
Date	Reason	Reopened
Feb 5, 2015	Roach activity	12:09:00

Inspection History (23)

Jun 23, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 27, 2025 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Jan 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jul 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 22, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

May 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Dec 13, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 26, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V14 Food contact surfaces

Jan 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 15, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Jul 8, 2020 — Complaint Full· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Oct 2, 2019 — Complaint Full· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jun 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Jan 28, 2019 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 17, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

May 22, 2018 — Complaint Full· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Nov 29, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 19 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V05 Handwashing procedures

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Mar 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Dec 30, 2016 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

V53 Outer openings protected

How Does This Facility Compare?

KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC had?: KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC ever been shut down?: Yes, KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC?: The most frequently cited violations at KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE OF CLEARWATER LLC are: Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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