Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg
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2773 66 Street North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg operates as a 249-seat permanent food service establishment with a documented history of repeated high-priority violations across 15 inspections spanning multiple years. The facility has accumulated 92 total violations, averaging 6.1 per inspection—substantially above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in 6 of the last 7 inspections, shell stock requirements violations in 5 of the last 6, and food contact surface violations in 4 consecutive inspections from April through December 2024. High-priority handwashing and chemical storage violations recurred across multiple inspection cycles. The facility received one disciplinary action totaling $200 in fines. A fire safety violation was documented on November 15, 2023, when an exit path to a marked exit was blocked. The most recent inspection on December 16, 2025 identified 24 violations including 6 high-priority findings and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the most serious disposition short of emergency closure.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025090895 | $200.00 | Dec 16, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)
— 1 fire violation
— Complaint Full · 46-01-4 · Warning Issued
Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections17 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections22 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 7, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg are: Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg had?
- Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.1 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg find?
- Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on May 7, 2026 with 5 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg 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 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.
- 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.
- Has Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- Has Kobe Steakhouse in St. Petersburg operated under other names?
- Yes, this location previously operated as: Kobe St Pete (2023).
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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).
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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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