Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood
Last inspected:
108 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, FL 32779Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood has recorded 25 inspections since 2016 with 110 total violations, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection — slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not been emergency-closed. High-priority violations have been recurring across inspections, including improper hand and arm washing cited in at least five inspections, employee health reporting violations in four inspections, food contact surface violations in eight inspections, and chemical storage violations in three inspections. Water supply violations appeared in two consecutive inspections in February 2026. The most recent inspection on February 25, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition after the facility corrected violations from a February 24 inspection that prompted a Warning Issued determination.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood: Comparison to Seminole County Averages
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 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
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections4 violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Partial· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood last inspected?
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 25, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood had?
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.4 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood find?
- Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood was most recently inspected on February 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood ever been shut down?
- No, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- Has Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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