POKI BOWL

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and prepare customer order without first washing hands.

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in cooler in back prep area.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time has exceeded 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. Repeat Violation

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker on one side. Time Extended

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at font counter.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar.

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on floor near bathroom.

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table across from three compartment sink.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed employee wearing bracelet while doing food preparation at front counter. Time Extended

High 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. Observed rice not time marked at front counter.

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm at three compartment sink. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site

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. Provided written plan to operator via email.

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for brown and white rice. No written plan available. Provided written plan to operator via email.

Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of probe thermometer calibration temperature. Discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site

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.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner nor labeled at ware washing area.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on reach in cooler at storage area soiled.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in freezer at storage area.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies bathroom.

Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed stored metal strainer soiled with old food debris above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing cup and spoon inside hand sink at front counter, no sanitizing step.

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Employees unable to determine time product placed inside cooler.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Employees unable to determine time product placed inside cooler. Repeat Violation

High 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. Observed white rice and brown rice with no time marking at front counter. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing cup and spoon inside hand sink at front counter.

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner not labeled near 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer near office and single door unit near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation

Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies at customer area missing required information. Repeat Violation

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service utensils stored on floor at hallway leading to bathroom.

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in freezer. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal strainer above 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies at front counter not labeled.

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. Observed employee training for Walter expired on 6-6-23.

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above reach in cooler near kitchen entrance soiled with dust and food debris.

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 metal strainers in disrepair above 3 compartment sink.

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up near fan inside reach in freezer near office. Observed ice build up at back of single door reach in cooler near kitchen entrance.

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching product inside containers of sugar and rice at preparation area. Corrected On-Site

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna and raw salmon stored over cooked chicken, sauces and diced mango in reach in cooler at the stored area.

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Jose employed more than 60 days.

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. Printed and provided employee health agreement to person in charge. Employees signed agreement. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Plastic spray bottle of sanitizer solution not labeled.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rich in freezer handles soiled with old food debris.

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. Observed Raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at storage area. Person in charge cut packages. Repeat Violation

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single service trays not inverted at front counter.

Basic - Single-service articles stored underneath paper towel dispenser at front counter.

Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the preparation area soiled and with old food debris.

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Dry milk not labeled at the front counter. Employee labeled the container. Corrected On-Site

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of brownies, tiramisu and cuatro leches at front counter missing required information. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Observed containers of tiramisu and cuatro leches at front counter missing required information. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at front counter area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted items. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near electric burner and reach in cooler near kitchen entrance entrance.

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

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired on 10-01-2021. Admin Complaint

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut lettuce (64 F - Cold Holding) at room temperature at preparation area. Person in charge discarded item. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed shelves soiled over 3 compartment sink and preparation sink.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Located near micro wave and reach in cooler at kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 0 ppm. Person in charge adjusted to 300 ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter area. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Located at front counter area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at front counter area. - From follow-up inspection 2021-07-30: Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Time Extended