Cocoa Beach, Brevard County

POKE FIN

4295 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Mar 11, 2026
City
Cocoa Beach
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 11, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 7

01B-13-4

Detail 24292360

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label

03A-02-5

Detail 24292355

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open reach-in cooler at service counter seaweed (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (58F - Cold Holding)

11-26-1

Detail 24292361

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 24292356

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. Warning

29-28-4

Detail 24292359

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water in kitchen

06-09-1

Detail 24292358

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE

21-08-4

Detail 24292357

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter. Operator remade 150ppm Corrected On-Site

Jan 21, 2026

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53B-01-5

Detail 24315711

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. On warning from previous inspection Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24315714

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. On warning from previous inspection Repeat Violation

29-28-4

Detail 24315713

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter on wall in rear kitchen does not have a date of last service Repeat Violation

08B-36-4

Detail 24315710

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rear exterior storage closet has no ceiling. Exposed insulation over soda bibs and drinks

21-08-4

Detail 24315712

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm. Repeat Violation

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-13-4

Detail 23904528

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.

53B-14-5

Detail 23904527

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sharon

06-09-1

Detail 23904529

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Total: 2

01B-02-5

Detail 23478261

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 2 door prep top reach in cooler at center of kitchen raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); krab (53F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23478262

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door prep top reach in cooler at center of kitchen raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); krab (53F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE

Jul 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 4

12A-16-4

Detail 22957382

High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At shift change employees entered through rear door and begin to work and touch utensils without first washing their hands

31A-11-4

Detail 22957383

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen has rice strainer operator removed Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 22957381

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired may 2024

08B-17-4

Detail 22957384

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed cucumbers and avocados stored over cooked chicken and tofu operator reorganized Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-05-4

Detail 22568010

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer. Operator discarded Corrected On-Site

Sep 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-17-4

Detail 22266048

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Line worker rinsed for less than 5 seconds

22-20-5

Detail 22266047

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute at soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned Corrected On-Site

51-13-4

Detail 22266046

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed

Jun 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21910186

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler of kitchen tofu (52F - Cold Holding); krab (51F - Cold Holding).

02B-01-5

Detail 21910187

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Masago Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21910185

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Repeat Violation

Jan 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

22-43-4

Detail 21602666

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 0ppm. Remade using chlorine. Educated operator on how to measure for proper ppm.

53A-01-7

Detail 21602667

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Operator is unable to provide proof of manager certificate Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21602670

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21602669

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips available for quaternary sanitizer

08B-38-4

Detail 21602671

Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of cooking oil stored on the floor behind front counter

25-05-4

Detail 21602668

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of single service cups stored on the floor beneath triple sink

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-32-4

Detail 21216826

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Inspector observed cut up chicken in cooler, when asked employee, she stated on grill outside. Operator is aware that outside cooking on smoker/grill is limited to bulk, large portions only, not individual pieces. Failure to comply May result in Administrative Complaint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Observed individual pieces of chicken being cut, when asked where it was cooked, they stated on grill outside. As previously stated to operator, smokers are limited to bulk cooking only. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Not cooking chicken at time of inspection. Time Extended

Jun 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 21150129

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Grill used to cook chicken in individual portions, no means to cook chicken currently in restaurant. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Plans not received. . Observed new makeline cooler with cutting board in kitchen as well using for Boba tea. . Time Extended

08B-32-4

Detail 21150130

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food being prepared outside. Inspector observed cut up chicken in cooler, when asked employee, she stated on grill outside. Operator is aware that outside cooking on smoker/grill is limited to bulk, large portions only, not individual pieces. Failure to comply May result in Administrative Complaint. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-22: Observed individual pieces of chicken being cut, when asked where it was cooked, they stated on grill outside. As previously stated to operator, smokers are limited to bulk cooking only. Time Extended

Apr 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 1Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 21030810

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna over krab ready to eat. Warning

52-03-4

Detail 21030813

Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. No real crab in restaurant. Changed electronically. Corrected On-Site Warning

31A-09-4

Detail 21030811

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in kitchen hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-16-7

Detail 21030809

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Grill used to cook chicken in individual portions, no means to cook chicken currently in restaurant. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 21030812

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Windex Corrected On-Site Warning

27-16-4

Detail 21030814

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 80 degree water dispensed, stem control on sink set to 80 degrees mixed hot and cold water. Turned down cold amount to achieve 100 degree water. Warning

08B-32-4

Detail 21030808

Basic - Food being prepared outside. Inspector observed cut up chicken in cooler, when asked employee, she stated on grill outside. Operator is aware that outside cooking on smoker/grill is limited to bulk, large portions only, not individual pieces. Failure to comply May result in Administrative Complaint. Warning

Jan 7, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

31A-09-4

Detail 20769043

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 20769042

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage. - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-07: Time Extended

Jan 6, 2022

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-04-4

Detail 20766947

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 3 on dry storage shelving. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20766948

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Strainer in hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 20766949

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling tile in dry storage.

35A-03-4

Detail 20766946

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 1 dead roach on floor under front counter cooler. swept up. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 20766945

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bag of dry rice. Jugs of oil. Corrected On-Site

Jul 14, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-11-4

Detail 20340294

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Left door of 2 door cooler in prep area, gasket torn. Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-14: Time Extended

38-01-4

Detail 20340295

Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Corner of light shield in prep area missing, exposing glass bulbs. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-14: Time Extended

Jul 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01d-01-5

Detail 20334532

High Priority - Observed: Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Aquacultured Salmon from Portico Fresh, Multiexport Foods. No documentation of being fed parasite free pellets. Different distributor of past shipments. Warning Priority: High Priority

31a-09-4

Detail 20334543

Intermediate - Observed: Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dish area, utensils stored in it. Corrected On-Site Priority: Intermediate

14-11-4

Detail 20334533

Basic - Observed: Equipment in poor repair. Left door of 2 door cooler in prep area, gasket torn. Priority: Basic

38-01-4

Detail 20334549

Basic - Observed: Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Corner of light shield in prep area missing, exposing glass bulbs. Repeat Violation Priority: Basic

23-03-4

Detail 20334542

Basic - Observed: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food fragments in hand wash sink in prep area. Priority: Basic