How many health inspections has KOGI GRILL had?

KOGI GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has KOGI GRILL ever been shut down?

No, KOGI GRILL has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at KOGI GRILL?

The most frequently cited violations at KOGI GRILL are: Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing, Toxic substance control.

What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?

SHELLFISH TRACEABILITY: Shellfish (oysters, clams, mussels) are high-risk foods consumed raw or lightly cooked. Without proper identification tags, contaminated shellfish cannot be traced during outbreaks. Vibrio vulnificus from Gulf shellfish has a 50% fatality rate in at-risk populations. Norovirus in shellfish causes 50% of shellfish-related illnesses. Proper tags enable rapid recall during outbreaks. Maintain shellfish tags for 90 days from date of sale/service. Tags must include: harvester name and certification number, harvest date and location, quantity, dealer information. Store shellfish in original tagged container until empty. Record date on each container when last shell is removed. Never commingle shellfish from different lots.

KOGI GRILL

7161 ULMERTON RD, Largo, FL 33771

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: KOGI RESTAURANT CORP · License: SEA6217667

KOGI GRILL in Largo, FL has 21 inspections on record with 112 total violations (5.3 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

112Violations

0Closures

Data current as of March 14, 2025

Inspection History (21)

Mar 14, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Dec 30, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 29, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jan 23, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Oct 24, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Oct 20, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

Apr 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs

V50 Adequate lighting

May 2, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 27, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Feb 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Sep 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 17, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

Nov 18, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Mar 6, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 5, 2019 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V42 Equipment condition

Oct 15, 2018 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 16, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 9 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Nov 28, 2017 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

How Does This Facility Compare?

KOGI GRILL has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.3 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has KOGI GRILL had?: KOGI GRILL has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has KOGI GRILL ever been shut down?: No, KOGI GRILL has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at KOGI GRILL?: The most frequently cited violations at KOGI GRILL are: Shell stock requirements, Proper hand/arm washing, Toxic substance control.

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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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