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Licensee
Name: KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE License Number: SEA3915452
Rank: Seating License Expiration Date: 02/01/2022
Primary Status: Ownership Changed Secondary Status:
Location Address: 19601 BRUCE B DOWNS BLVD
TAMPA, FL 33647

Inspection Information
Inspection Type Inspection Date Result Critical Violations Non-Critical Violations
Routine - Food 02/16/2012 Follow-up Inspection Required
Violations require further review, but are not an immediate threat to the public.
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Violations:
A summary of the violations found during the inspection are listed below. The department cites violations of Florida's sanitation and safety laws, which are based on the standards of U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Code. In general, critical violations are those that, if not corrected, are more likely to contribute directly to food contamination, illness or environmental damage. Although we use the industry-standard term "critical", varying degrees of severity and potential risk to the public require inspectors to assess each situation in determining the appropriate action. In addition, while an establishment may have multiple violations, the inspectors' training and judgment formulate the overall result of the inspection to ensure the public health and safety. While most establishments correct all violations in a timely manner (often during the inspection), the division's procedures are designed to compel compliance with all violations through follow-up visits, administration action or closure when necessary.
Violation    Observation
32-16-1    Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.
10-04-1    In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location.(ice scoop on top of machine)
10-06-1    In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container.(inside bulk food containers)
05-09-1    Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. Repeat Violation.
53A-09-1    Critical - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation. This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
53B-08-1    Critical - No proof of required employee training provided. All public food service establishments must provide the division with proof of employee training upon request, including, but not limited to, at the time of any division inspection of the establishment. Pro This violation must be corrected by : 4/16/12.
12B-07-1    Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Repeat Violation.
12A-17-1    Critical - Observed employee improperly washing hands.(20 seconds)
13-03-1    Observed employee with no hair restraint.
08A-28-1    Critical - Observed food stored on floor.(walk in freezer)
23-07-1    Observed gaskets with mold-like build-up.(walk in freezer)
37-13-1    Observed hole in ceiling.(storeroom)
37-02-1    Observed hole in wall.(storeroom)
10-08-1    Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice.
08A-22-1    Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs)
09-05-1    Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense food that is not ready-to-eat.(inside bulk food containers) Repeat Violation.
08A-23-1    Critical - Observed improper vertical separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods.(eggs)
22-19-1    Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
14-51-1    Observed nonfood-grade containers used for food storage.(walk in cooler) Repeat Violation.
33-16-1    Observed open dumpster lid.
25-06-1    Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination.(kitchen , sushi bar)
35A-07-1    Critical - Observed small flying insects in sushi bar and soy dispenser (kitchen) area.
23-07-1    Observed soiled reach in cooler gaskets.
41B-03-1    Critical - Observed unlabeled spray bottle.
24-10-1    Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment.(chef 's cart)
15-32-1    Observed walk-in freezer gasket torn/in disrepair.
37-04-1    Observed wall soiled with accumulated black debris in dishwashing area.
03B-03-1    Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.(sushi- rice at 77 degrees)
02-26-1    Critical - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.
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