Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood

Last inspected:

108 Markham Woods Road, Longwood, FL 32779
Overview

Kobe 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.

25Inspections
110Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Kobe Japanese Steakhouse in Longwood: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-05-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. K class extinguisher in manager office

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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 2 inspections14 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— 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
— 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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