CS KOBE & ITALIAN
13505 ICOT BLVD., STE. 207 · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33760
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
27 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Spring rolls stored in cardboard boxes open and touching each other. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw salmon (54F – Cold Holding) placed in cooler 11:00am, first temp 1:15pm, operator moved to cooler second temp 42F at 1:41pm; raw tuna (49F – Cold Holding) placed in cooler 11:00am, first temp 1:15pm, operator moved to cooler ,second temp 41F at 1:41pm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Operator time marked sushi rice cook with cook time 12:00pm and discard time 3:00pm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. CLR and dish soap stored next cooked rice on prep table. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled on cook line. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink in bar area blocked with kitchen items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-10-5Intermediate – No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed copy of Time as a public Health form to operator. **Warning**
53B-05-5Intermediate – 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. 5 expired employee training certificates. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled next to dish area. **Warning**
Basic 18
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic bowl used as scoop in rice cooker. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 5 tanks not chained up next to prep table. **Warning**
36-37-5Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in sushi area. **Warning**
36-36-4Basic – Ceiling tile missing over soda machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket not stored inverted next to ice machine. **Warning**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. **Warning**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys stored on cutting board and prep shelf. Operator removed. Employee personal items stored throughout dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor. Onions stored on floor. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled tray between uses. **Warning**
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-07-4Basic – In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in water 77F. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In mens and women's bathrooms. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Oven hood filters soiled with grease. **Warning**
33-16-4Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as wall cover near flat top grill. **Warning**
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. -Lobster tails and cooked sushi rolls stored uncovered in reach in cooler on cook line. -wontons and spring rolls stored uncovered in reach in freezer. **Warning**
08B-17-4Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Employee did not wash mushroom prior to chopping. Educated operator on proper washing procedure. **Warning**
14-06-4Basic – Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Beam of wood on ceiling in walk-in cooler not sealed. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 16, 2026 8:11 AM.
Violation category totals
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3 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.