Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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CS KOBE & ITALIAN

13505 ICOT BLVD., STE. 207 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 20, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3565971
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10707125
DBPR license6216878

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedMarch 20, 2025 2:11 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedMarch 21, 2025 10:12 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & rodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate12 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical20 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

20 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#13High Priority01B-01-4

High Priority – Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One 55 oz dented can of Sliced Rip Olives. One 6Lb 11 oz. dented can of Pizza Sauce. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#14High Priority35A-23-4

High Priority – Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Roach excrement on wall on the side of lines feeding through hole in ceiling above rack storing soda lines connected to soda syrup boxes. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Approximately: 50 rodent droppings under dry storage racks storing can goods, bottle of sauces, unused slicer, rice cooker, and fryer baskets. 10 rodent droppings on floor under rack storing soda lines connected to soda syrup boxes. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in deli cooler cutting boards stained. **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at hand sink at left entrance of bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#19Intermediate53B-05-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed expired training certificates for Eric H. dated 12/10/17, Michelle G. dated 1/10/2019, Long C. dated 4/16/2019, Luis dated 8/2/2019 through FLRA SafeStaff. **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottles next to dish machine. Employee labeled as fryer oven cleaner and glass cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 12

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine interior soiled with pink and black mold like substance. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic36-36-4

Basic – Ceiling tile missing. Missing with piping that is tapped up with black electrical tape above soda machine in server wait station. **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling with lines feeding through it above rack storing soda line contacted to soda strip boxes. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Soiled with grease build up throughout the kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License displayed at front door entrance. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floors soiled with white powder substance and liquid substance in dry storage closet. Floors heavily soiled throughout kitchen area and under equipment with build up of food debris and grease. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#7Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Box of oil stored on floor under shelf across from fryers. Manager moved item off them floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#8Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Behind dry storage racks storing bags of rice, flour, salt, boxes of pasta, boxes of T-shirt bags, food service film wrap, boxes of wasabi powder. **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Bottom draw of pizza oven heavily soiled with grease and food debris with soiled dishes stored inside. **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing at hand sink at left entrance of bar area. Employee placed sign at hand sink. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#11Basic22-16-4

Basic – Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in deli cooler across from the flat top grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#12Basic38-05-4

Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. No lighting in dry storage closet area storing multiple food items. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:38 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
4 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
2 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
5 observation(s)
Category 38 · Required lighting and protected fixtures/bulbs
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.