South Pasadena, Pinellas County

POKE FALLS

6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217, South Pasadena, FL 33707

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 High Priority
Mar 18, 2026
City
South Pasadena
County
Pinellas
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
6

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 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-04-5

Detail 24450969

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed mangoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved salmon to store beside, but separated from, unwashed produce. Discussed proper cooler storage with operator and special circumstance for sushi fish as it is a raw animal food and a ready to eat food.

01B-13-4

Detail 24450974

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler- Raw diced sushi tuna fully thawed in vacuum packaging bearing label specifying to remove from packaging before thawing. Stop sale issued and operator discarded.

22-02-4

Detail 24450971

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on front prep line are stained Repeat Violation

31A-11-4

Detail 24450970

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -dishes, sponges, and cleaning supplies stored in all 3 hand wash sinks throughout establishment. Operator removed all. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

31B-05-4

Detail 24450975

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen could not dispense. Operator fixed so that it can dispense paper towels Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 24450972

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. -In walk in cooler- Raw diced sushi tuna fully thawed in vacuum packaging bearing label specifying to remove from packaging before thawing. Stop sale issued and operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

38-01-4

Detail 24450973

Basic - Light shields in kitchen damaged/in disrepair, partially disconnected and hanging down Repeat Violation

Oct 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 6Basic: 9Total: 17

14-15-4

Detail 24141169

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored directly in trash can in kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 24141165

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish eggs (49F - Cold Holding, retemped at 40F); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding, retemped at 43F); cooked egg (47F - Cold Holding, retemped at 40F); krab stick (47F - Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) Operator placed all items in walk in cooler, all retemped 43F or below. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24141166

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board at front counter on deli cooler has staining. -cutting board behind front counter in prep area is heavily grooved and stained and no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep table at kitchen entrance grooved and stained

31A-09-4

Detail 24141168

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by boxes on floor and brooms. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24141172

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sponge stored in hand wash sink in kitchen by office -hand wash sink behind soda cooler at front counter was full of items being stored in it. Operator removed items from the hand wash sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 24141164

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator put soap out. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24141163

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager's mom comes in periodically and helps with food preparation tasks, no proof of food handler training.

31B-06-4

Detail 24141176

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator put paper towels out. ** Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24141175

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

14-09-4

Detail 24141177

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board behind front counter in prep area is heavily grooved and stained and no longer cleanable. --cutting board on prep table at kitchen entrance grooved and stained

40-06-5

Detail 24141179

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. - employee foods stored in reach in prep cooler in kitchen, both in the top compartment and bottom compartment. -employee foods stored throughout walk in cooler -employee foods stored with dry storage restaurant items -employee foods stored throughout reach in freezer Discussed with operator consolidating employee items to bottom shelves and clearly labeling employee areas

08B-38-4

Detail 24141173

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and kitchen. -boxes of produce in walk in cooler -containers of pickled onions, soy sauce, boxes of dry onions in kitchen Repeat Violation

36-68-5

Detail 24141178

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -hood system has accumulation of grease

38-01-4

Detail 24141170

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen over prep table and dry storage areas are partially disconnected and hanging off.

40-01-4

Detail 24141171

Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee items such as food and personal belongings can be found throughout the kitchen and warewash area.

23-03-4

Detail 24141174

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides of cook line equipment

36-27-5

Detail 24141167

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls under hood system have accumulation of grease

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

06-09-1

Detail 23524185

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. Ahi tuna started thawing process in walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Inspector educated operator proper thawing of reduced oxygen packaging. Manager cut packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23524183

Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 23524184

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Manager stores items properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 8, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 23049152

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw shrimp in reach in freezer not all commercially packaged. Manager rearranged reach in freezer. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23049153

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Yellow cutting board in prep area has food debris buildup.

53B-10-4

Detail 23049159

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. No date of birth, establishment name or expiration date. Manager corrected. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23049149

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop with no handle used to dispense rice. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 23049154

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. Salmon started thawing process in walk in cooler not removed from reduced oxygen packaging. Inspector counseled operator about proper thawing of reduced oxygen packaging. Manager cut packages. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 23049156

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Yellow cutting board in prep area has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 23049151

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on shelf of reach in cooler by fryers. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-49-4

Detail 23049150

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler and reach in cooler by fryer not segregated.

40-06-5

Detail 23049155

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on shelf of reach in cooler next to fryer. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23049158

Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor of walk in cooler. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in hallway.

08B-17-4

Detail 23049157

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation

Feb 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 12

41-07-4

Detail 22611355

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Home medicine store in reach in cooler. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

11-07-5

Detail 22611353

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. Emailed operator information

02D-02-4

Detail 22611359

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Raw chicken in containers that say seasoned seaweed salad.

53B-14-5

Detail 22611354

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.

14-01-5

Detail 22611358

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in rice. Manager removed container Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 22611356

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tanks in front counter dining area not secured.

06-09-1

Detail 22611357

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. Yellowfin tuna in bags thawing in reach in cooler. Manager removed tuna from bags. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22611361

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table.

12B-07-4

Detail 22611363

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

40-06-5

Detail 22611360

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food reach in cooler on cook line. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site

08B-47-4

Detail 22611352

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Chicken on floor walk-in cooler. Cases of water on floor in back hallway. Manager moved off floor. Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22611362

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed vegetables stored over cooked noodles. Manager moved items in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site

Aug 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 12

08A-02-6

Detail 22228273

High Priority - Cooked shrimp under unwashed produce on shelf in walking. Manager re-organize walk in. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 22228267

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee failed to wash hands prior to putting gloves on. Coached the manager on prior hand washing. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 22228272

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. @3:11tuna (45F - Cold Holding);@ 3:48 tuna 42F @3:11 crab meat (45F - Cold Holding) @ 3:48 crab meat 41F manager placed ice bags on top of food. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 22228276

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand soap in hand sink back prep area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

41-04-4

Detail 22228270

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Chemical bottle of raid in back storage area. Manager discarded bottle. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 22228275

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic container with no handle in rice warmer. Manager removed plastic container. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 22228271

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in back area not secured.

40-06-5

Detail 22228268

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee food on shelve in walk-in next to ready to eat food. Employees cell phone on shelf next to seasons bottles. Manager moved items Corrected On-Site

29-09-4

Detail 22228269

Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand was sink front counter missing handle.

35B-08-4

Detail 22228277

Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over mop sink area. 10 dead flies. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22228278

Basic - Food stored on floor. Food on floor in walk-in cooler bag carrots, and a case of lettuce. Gallon of soy sauce on floor. Case of water on floor. Manager moved items off the floor. Corrected On-Site

25-05-4

Detail 22228274

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go lids on floor in back area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site