Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park

Last inspected:

7500 49 St N, Pinellas Park, FL 33781
Overview

Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park has been inspected 10 times since December 2022, accumulating 42 violations—an average of 4.2 per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations have been a recurring pattern across multiple inspections, with handwashing procedures, allergen awareness, shell stock requirements, and employee health policy violations appearing repeatedly. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. Fire safety violations were cited in three inspections: blocked marked exits or paths to exits in December 2025 and July 2025, and a portable fire extinguisher gauge in the red zone in January 2025. The most recent inspection on December 17, 2025 was completed with no further action required, documenting one high-priority handwashing violation among 18 total violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.

11Inspections
48Violations
0Closures
5Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 4.4 violations / inspection 4.4 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.14 violations / inspection 6.14 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.36 closures / facility 0.36 county average

Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (5)

— 4 fire violations

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Meat processing machine in front of back door employee moved
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Leader, meat machine owner moved **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Fire extinguishers across restrooms yellow gauge in recharge zone.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Stainless steel push cart with equipment stored on it blocking pathway to back door exit. Manager moved items to unblock area. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Equipment stored on push carts stored in front of back door. Operator moved equipment. **Corrected On-Site**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)

— 1 inspection6 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V12 Shell stock requirements
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 3 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— 3 inspections11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V46 No smoking signs
V53 Outer openings protected
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
V51 Premises clean
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V11 Food in good condition
V12 Shell stock requirements
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park last inspected?
Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park was last inspected by Florida DBPR on September 14, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park?
The most frequently cited violations at Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park are: Shell stock requirements, No smoking signs, Consumer advisory.
How many health inspections has Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park had?
Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park has had 11 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 Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park find?
Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park was most recently inspected on September 14, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park ever been shut down?
No, Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park 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 V05 (Handwashing procedures) mean?
Violation 05 (Handwashing procedures) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/05.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
Has Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kogi Grill in Pinellas Park has 5 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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