South Pasadena, Pinellas County

POKE P INC

6800 GULFPORT BLVD S, #215-217, South Pasadena, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 Intermediate
Jan 19, 2023
City
South Pasadena
County
Pinellas
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
7

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.

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21708187

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler behind front counter have built up food debris. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

51-11-4

Detail 21708186

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear hallway not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 21708189

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris. Hood system in kitchen has built up grease debris. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 21708190

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

38-05-4

Detail 21708188

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lights out in dry stares. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-19: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 8Total: 15

12A-07-5

Detail 21691211

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee initiated task of working with food. Put on gloves with no hand wash. Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 21691208

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Dead fly in dry goods storage area. Operator removed and sanitized the area. Approximately 15 dead flies along window sills of dining room. Operator removed and sanitized the area. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21691213

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler behind front counter: cooked noodles (46F - Cold Holding); salmon (46F - Cold Holding); tuna (46F - Cold Holding) Manager turned down thermostat, and put ice bags on items. Temperatures taken at 2:15 pm. Temperatures taken again at 3:00 pm: cooked noodles 42 F, salmon 43 F, and tuna 43 F. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-07-5

Detail 21691215

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector printed Big 6 in Chinese and English. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21691209

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler behind front counter have built up food debris. Warning

31A-04-4

Detail 21691210

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Hand wash sink by three-compartment sink has broken drain pipe and has been blocked off. Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 21691216

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind front counter. Employee replaced soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21691214

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tanks in rear hallway not properly secured. Repeat Violation Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 21691218

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

40-06-5

Detail 21691217

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. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 21691212

Basic - Food stored on floor. Avocados stored on floor of kitchen. Employee stored 6 inches off the floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

23-03-4

Detail 21691219

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on reach in cooler in kitchen have built up food debris. Hood system in kitchen has built up grease debris. Repeat Violation Warning

33-16-4

Detail 21691207

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 21691221

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Napkins stored on the floor in the office. To go boxes stored on the floor in hallway by restrooms. Repeat Violation Warning

38-05-4

Detail 21691220

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Lights out in dry stares. Warning

Jun 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 7Total: 7

51-11-4

Detail 21124356

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks near back door not secured

40-06-5

Detail 21124359

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

08B-38-4

Detail 21124360

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of avocados on floor in kitchen. Operator placed on shelf Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21124355

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled prep and front area

25-05-4

Detail 21124357

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service items on floor in bathroom hallway

42-01-4

Detail 21124354

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

21-07-4

Detail 21124358

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 25 ppm chlorine. Operator remade to 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

22-31-4

Detail 20993940

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Range plates of stove rusted - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

41-05-4

Detail 20990907

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator sprayed roaches during inspection - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

35A-05-4

Detail 20990903

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches on wall next to sandwich prep table on rear kitchen cooks line. 4 live roaches behind tile plate behind prep table in rear kitchen. 10 live roaches in underbelly of display food make table in customer ordering area. 3 live roaches on cables under front POS system. 1 live roach in wooden sign next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: 1 live roach near doorway of kitchen. 3 live roaches behind reach in freezer in rear of kitchen. 4 live roaches in compressor housing on top of reach in freezer in rear of kitchen Time Extended

31B-02-4

Detail 20990900

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area far left sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

22-31-4

Detail 20990902

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Range plates of stove rusted - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

13-03-4

Detail 20990901

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

24-08-4

Detail 20990905

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. All new employees must obtain food handler certificates within 60 days of hire date bowls above 3 compartment sink are wet - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20990906

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All new employees must obtain food handler certificates within 60 days of hire date cooler gaskets soiled - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

22-16-4

Detail 20990908

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area sandwich prep table - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

42-01-4

Detail 20990904

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink - From follow-up inspection 2022-04-07: Time Extended

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 4Basic: 14Total: 21

35A-02-6

Detail 20988454

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flies on wall under 3 compartment sink in kitchen

41-05-4

Detail 20988437

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Operator sprayed roaches during inspection

35A-05-4

Detail 20988446

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 15 live roaches on wall next to sandwich prep table on rear kitchen cooks line. 4 live roaches behind tile plate behind prep table in rear kitchen. 10 live roaches in underbelly of display food make table in customer ordering area. 3 live roaches on cables under front POS system. 1 live roach in wooden sign next to reach in freezer in back of kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 20988450

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishes and tools in hand wash sink near 3 compartment sink in kitchen

31B-02-4

Detail 20988453

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front counter area far left sink

22-31-4

Detail 20988441

Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Range plates of stove rusted

02C-02-5

Detail 20988439

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken in rear prep reach in cooler needs date marking.

16-07-4

Detail 20988449

Basic - Accumulation of debris in three-compartment sink.

14-01-5

Detail 20988452

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in sugar,flour,salt.

14-05-4

Detail 20988447

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard lining grill table in kitchen

35A-03-4

Detail 20988457

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 5 dead roaches under freezer in rear prep area. 2 dead roaches in mop sink

13-03-4

Detail 20988444

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 20988456

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. All new employees must obtain food handler certificates within 60 days of hire date bowls above 3 compartment sink are wet

36-22-4

Detail 20988455

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cloudy standing water on floor under reach in freezer in rear prep area

08B-38-4

Detail 20988438

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on floor in walk in cooler. 3 cases of mangoes on floor under prep table in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20988443

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All new employees must obtain food handler certificates within 60 days of hire date cooler gaskets soiled

22-16-4

Detail 20988445

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep area sandwich prep table

25-06-4

Detail 20988448

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Front service area near fish tank

42-01-4

Detail 20988451

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Near mop sink

02D-01-5

Detail 20988440

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Large white buckets with food in them near walk in cooler need identification

36-10-4

Detail 20988442

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under equipment on cooks line and front counter serving area

Dec 2, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 12Total: 17

12A-29-4

Detail 20697386

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee change tasks in different rooms then place gloves on to prepare order with no hand wash

09-01-4

Detail 20697389

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed cook cutting ready to eat tuna in prep area with bare hands

31A-09-4

Detail 20697382

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Employee cup in left front hand wash sink. Soda machine equipment in front left hand wash sink. Hose laying in hand wash sink near rear 3 compartment sink

31B-03-4

Detail 20697385

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Front left hand wash sink

02C-02-5

Detail 20697379

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Noodles in walk in cooler cooked previous day no date marking

14-01-5

Detail 20697388

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cups used as ice scoop front area. Plastic cups used as a scoop in rice bucket

51-11-4

Detail 20697391

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 2 tanks from previous owner. Operator removed Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20697377

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf above drinks for customers.

40-06-5

Detail 20697392

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack and sweatshirt in food prep area

13-03-4

Detail 20697384

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator prepping and preparing food with no hair restraint

24-08-4

Detail 20697376

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishes stacked wet on shelf in dish area

08B-38-4

Detail 20697390

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bags of sugar, cases of sauce, and onions on floor in kitchen. Plastic water bottles for customers on floor in front area

23-03-4

Detail 20697381

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled front area

42-01-4

Detail 20697383

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop sink

21-12-4

Detail 20697380

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Cooks line

02D-01-5

Detail 20697378

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container with liquid and ladel in front counter area needs identification

36-10-4

Detail 20697387

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Under 3 compartment sink soiled