Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa
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14401 N Dale Mabry, Tampa, FL 33618Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa has averaged 6.9 violations per inspection across 21 inspections since 2016, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced any emergency closures. Employee health reporting violations, handwashing and hand/arm washing failures, and shell stock requirement violations have been recurring high-priority findings across multiple inspections, with improper hand/arm washing cited in at least 5 inspections. Consumer advisory violations appeared in at least 8 inspections. The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 documented 21 violations including two high-priority management awareness violations and high-priority findings for shell stock requirements, consumer advisory, and employee health reporting, with the inspection completed and no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (22)
— 1 inspection6 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections14 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Complaint Full· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa last inspected?
- Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 29, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa had?
- Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa has had 22 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa find?
- Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa was most recently inspected on May 29, 2026 with 6 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Kobe Japanese Steak House in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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 V29 (Proper sewage disposal) mean?
- Violation 29 (Proper sewage disposal) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/29.
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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.
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