Tampa, Hillsborough County

THE POKE COMPANY

1208 E KENNEDY BLVD STE 116, Tampa, FL 33602

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
2 High Priority
Mar 12, 2026
City
Tampa
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.

Mar 12, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

12A-09-4

Detail 24435991

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone with same gloves than began food preparation

01B-03-5

Detail 24435990

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.8 bags of raw fish in rop bag not removed from packaging.

06-09-1

Detail 24435992

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. 8 bags of raw fish in reach in cooler back storage Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 24435989

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm disscued

Aug 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

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

22-43-4

Detail 23960652

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Not set up Time Extended

53A-05-6

Detail 23960654

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager present - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Mary watts serve safe Time Extended

50-09-4

Detail 23960653

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Time Extended

13-04-4

Detail 23960651

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed Time Extended

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

22-41-4

Detail 23932254

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm employees are using quaternary sanitation for three compartment sink.

22-43-4

Detail 23932257

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm

53A-05-6

Detail 23932256

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 4 employees no food manager present

06-09-1

Detail 23932255

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. Raw tuna manager removed from rop bags.

50-09-4

Detail 23932253

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

13-04-4

Detail 23932252

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee

Jan 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 23490866

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Incorrect placement of breaker, needs to be moved to end of splitter with long spray hose. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23490865

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

36-73-4

Detail 23490867

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and under soda dispenser

Sep 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-42-4

Detail 23173812

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

31A-09-4

Detail 23173811

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.broken part on order

35A-22-5

Detail 23173813

Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Discussed rules for non service animals in an establishment, directed them to the ADA website for further guidance.

24-08-4

Detail 23173810

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Sep 22, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

35A-02-6

Detail 22307142

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in back kitchen area.

14-86-1

Detail 22307140

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon stored on non food grade paper towels.

11-27-4

Detail 22307139

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.

23-03-4

Detail 22307138

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on front line are torn.

08B-39-4

Detail 22307141

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado,jalapeño not washed before preparation. Staff washed produce. Corrected On-Site

Sep 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

16-37-1

Detail 22297817

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

29-42-4

Detail 22130376

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

11-27-4

Detail 22130377

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. Sent to operator via email Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-02-7

Detail 22130375

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 22130374

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

53B-01-5

Detail 22130372

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

11-26-1

Detail 22130373

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. Sent to operator via email Corrective Action Taken Warning

16-55-4

Detail 22130378

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator replaced chemicals Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

29-38-4

Detail 21733044

Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.

51-18-6

Detail 21733046

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee printed last inspection report. Corrected On-Site

29-11-4

Detail 21733043

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking in a pan inside reach in cooler on cooks line.

02D-01-5

Detail 21733045

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line.

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-13-4

Detail 21179769

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee doing dishes. Employee is scraping off dirty dishes and the putting away clean dishes. Discussed proper hand washing. Same employee was also going from doing dishes to working with he rice cookers to prepare/finish off the batch. Gloves were put on but no hand washing in between. Discussed with employee that hand washing is important when switching tasks. Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21179767

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21179766

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

16-46-4

Detail 21179768

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Jun 9, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 21131657

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested 0ppm. Not hooked up to sanitizer bottle. Re tested at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

12A-13-4

Detail 21131654

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee doing dishes. Employee is cleaning off dirty dishes and then emptying the clean dishes from the machine and putting them on the rack. No hand washing occurring between dirty and clean dishes. Discussed with employee.

08A-05-6

Detail 21131656

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken over shredded carrots in back reach in cooler. Items relocated to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-02-4

Detail 21131659

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back handwash sink. Restocked. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21131652

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

12B-07-4

Detail 21131658

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 21131651

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation

14-38-4

Detail 21131655

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken.

16-46-4

Detail 21131653

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Dishwasher began removing labels at time of inspection. Corrective Action Taken

Mar 15, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 10, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

22-43-4

Detail 20773900

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested on operators test strips and inspectors test strips. Both tested 0ppm. Operator fixed sanitizer issue. Pump was not working. Re tested 200 ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20773895

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked chicken in reach in cooler. Items re arranged on shelf to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-42-4

Detail 20773899

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Ordered at time inspection. Corrective Action Taken Warning

53B-03-5

Detail 20773902

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by an unapproved provider. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator utilizes foodsafety.gov for employee training. This is not an approved provider. Spoke with operator about getting employees re trained. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20773897

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on shelf over prep table where employee was cutting chicken. Employee relocated drinks. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20773896

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Operator began relocating to allow air dry. Corrective Action Taken Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20773898

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Next to microwave at kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20773901

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Aug 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 4, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

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

35A-02-6

Detail 20401458

High Priority - Observed approximately 50 live, small flying insects in kitchen dry storage area. Flies are not landing on food or food contact surfaces. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20401456

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

03F-10-5

Detail 20401460

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Inspector emailed owner/manager a time as a public health control form Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 20401457

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 20401459

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees drinks stored in container above prep table in back kitchen area Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20401455

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine Corrected On-Site Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20401454

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated dust. Back kitchen area near oscillating mask. Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20401453

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Warning