Brandon, Hillsborough County

POKE POKE

2522 S FALKENBURG RD, SUITE 200, Brandon, FL 33619

FoodSeating
Latest violations
0
No violations
Apr 29, 2026
City
Brandon
County
Hillsborough
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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.

Apr 29, 2026

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 23, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 24320640

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pickled onion in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24320638

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 61 F, sweet potato noodles cooked 50 F, Per operator items were taken from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior and put in reach in cooler. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 24320637

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.

41-17-4

Detail 24320641

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24320639

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hair tie on shelf with plastic Togo lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

10-06-5

Detail 24320636

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in cut lettuce. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Jul 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 23886671

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink shaker in kitchen.

31A-11-4

Detail 23886668

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boba pieces in handwash sink at boba station.

53B-01-5

Detail 23886669

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. Sara and Anansi employees have worked longer than 1 year. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

10-08-5

Detail 23886672

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at boba area.

10-06-5

Detail 23886667

Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked brown rice. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 23886670

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of prep table at front counter.

Apr 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23688781

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 23688780

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Employees Brieana started working 2/3/24 and Sara 10/3/24 do not employee training. Admin Complaint

29-49-6

Detail 23688779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Time Extended

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

03A-02-5

Detail 23524592

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: spicy tuna 47 F, per operator item was taken out of reach in cooler 20 mins prior and put on cooks front line. Operator put voluntary discarded. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23524591

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23524587

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. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23524594

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cereal counter at boba bar. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 23524588

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 23524589

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in wasabi powder. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23524590

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler. Repeat Violation Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23524593

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sesame seeds on dry storage shelf. Warning

Oct 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

22-02-4

Detail 23307486

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 23307484

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Water bottle on shelf in kitchen. Time Extended

06-01-5

Detail 23307485

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Chicken in 2 compartment sink thawing in water without running water. Employee turned water in at time of callback. Time Extended Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 11

01B-02-5

Detail 23050028

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23050029

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23050030

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

53A-01-7

Detail 23050033

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 23050038

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. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 23050032

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

31B-05-4

Detail 23050035

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23050034

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen Warning

16-13-5

Detail 23050036

Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has wash and sanitize bay set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator washed lid then sanitized and lastly rinsed. Inspection spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 23050037

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at boba station. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23050031

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. Warning

May 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-01-5

Detail 22881804

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Admin Complaint

Mar 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 4

31B-02-4

Detail 22737304

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. He next to three compartment sink. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22737306

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

41-17-4

Detail 22737305

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under three compartment sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22737303

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of tempura flakes on floor in walk in freezer. Employee relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 3, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-02-4

Detail 22537884

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: Time Extended

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

03A-02-5

Detail 22418060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 54 F per operator cut leafy greens were put in reach in cooler 30 mins prior. Operator put in walk in freezer at time if inspection to cool to 41 F, Cold holding: cut leafy greens 43 F, Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22418066

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table at front line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-04-6

Detail 22418065

Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. 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

22-02-4

Detail 22418064

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 22418056

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. Amanda Salmu. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22418061

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba area. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 22418058

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in black tea. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 22418059

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time if inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 22418057

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking for plastic cup with no lid. Warning

40-06-5

Detail 22418062

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 22418063

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cases of water and bulk cane sugar on the floor in kitchen. Warning

Jun 2, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 13

08B-27-4

Detail 22033063

High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Mangoes placed back into cardboard box after peeled. Discussed with management. Rinsed and placed onto new container

35A-02-6

Detail 22033067

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly landing on outside of cilantro container, 1 fly in dining room

29-37-4

Detail 22033062

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Boba

01B-02-5

Detail 22033057

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Milk 47F

03A-02-5

Detail 22033066

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Milk 47F greater than 4 hours, cut cabbage 47-52F placed into ice bath reached 42-43F Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 22033060

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked boba 99F on front line counter. Discussed proper hot holding requirements with manager.

41-10-4

Detail 22033065

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Fly spray over clean wiping cloths Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22033056

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter

11-27-4

Detail 22033058

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed copy Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22033061

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Emptied sanitizer bucket in fort line handwash sink

12B-07-4

Detail 22033068

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Over prep table- removed Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 22033064

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets on front line reach in cooler torn

29-20-5

Detail 22033059

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Handwash sink by three compartment sink

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21760463

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

16-37-1

Detail 21760465

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

27-16-4

Detail 21760466

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink next to mochi ice cream cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

22-20-5

Detail 21760467

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba tea area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

08B-47-4

Detail 21760464

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk sodas on floor in walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-02-07: Time Extended

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 12

01D-01-5

Detail 21756546

High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Warning

01B-04-5

Detail 21756548

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food originating from an unapproved source. No parasite destruction for raw salmon. Salmon can only be fully cooked.

02C-03-5

Detail 21756545

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Cereal,wasabi powder and sesame seeds not labeled. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21756542

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21756552

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

27-16-4

Detail 21756543

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink next to mochi ice cream cooler. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21756549

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba tea area. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21756551

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over prep table next to kitchen entrance. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

40-06-5

Detail 21756553

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to plastic wrap at kitchen entrance. Employee removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 21756544

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bulk sodas on floor in walk in cooler. Warning

10-07-4

Detail 21756547

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoon in water at boba station. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21756550

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on prep counter in boba tea area. Operator removed at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jun 1, 2022

Food-Licensing Inspection

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

31B-04-4

Detail 21117829

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.