Sanford, Seminole County

KONA POKE

1813 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford, FL 32771

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 9, 2026
City
Sanford
County
Seminole
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 9, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 24358963

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -green shelves in walk-in cooler lightly soiled Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: Time Extended

Dec 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03A-02-5

Detail 24238729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-seared tuna 45-50F, per operator less than 2.5 hours stored in front counter reach-in cooler, operator switched product from plastic container to stainless steel container and placed a lid on top to rapidly cool Corrective Action Taken Warning

02B-01-5

Detail 24238725

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -"Spicy Tuna Taco" on digital menu Warning

29-31-4

Detail 24238726

Intermediate - Water filter not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. -water filter dated 12/17/2018 Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24238727

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -green shelves in walk-in cooler lightly soiled Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 24238728

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container, operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-07-5

Detail 23854751

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 on gloves to scoop rice after ringing up customer at register, operator educated employee and they removed their gloves, washed their hands, and put on new gloves Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 23854746

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. -Sydney

12B-07-4

Detail 23854750

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages on prep tables, operator relocated Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 23854745

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler floor underneath shelves

14-69-4

Detail 23854747

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

25-02-4

Detail 23854748

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic spoons, operator inverted Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23854749

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled Corrected On-Site

Feb 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 6Total: 11

03F-02-5

Detail 23581053

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. -white rice, operator started timer Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

13-06-4

Detail 23581055

Intermediate - Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.

22-02-4

Detail 23581051

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -self-service drink dispenser ice chute has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance Repeat Violation

16-37-1

Detail 23581052

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA

31B-03-4

Detail 23581059

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in men's bathroom, soap dispenser removed from wall

36-36-4

Detail 23581050

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile over rear prep area

38-07-4

Detail 23581054

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights over rear prep area Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 23581057

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

51-18-6

Detail 23581058

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

29-08-4

Detail 23581056

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc drain pipe underneath prep sink

36-27-5

Detail 23581049

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grout between tiles above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance Repeat Violation

Sep 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

08A-05-6

Detail 23157764

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna stored over cut mango cubes, operator removed tuna Corrected On-Site

03F-02-5

Detail 23157766

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -white rice and brown rice containers lacking time marking, operator set timers Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23157768

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board hanging over triple sink stained

32-07-4

Detail 23157773

Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom toilet soiled

06-09-1

Detail 23157772

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. -walk-in cooler: 2 packages ground tuna, operator discarded

50-09-4

Detail 23157774

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 23157765

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and headphones stored on dry storage rack, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

38-07-4

Detail 23157769

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights over dry storage area

51-13-4

Detail 23157767

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23157770

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic behind ice chute on self-service beverage station is soiled

36-27-5

Detail 23157771

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance

May 3, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

53B-14-5

Detail 22851026

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. -employee "A" expired

36-36-4

Detail 22851027

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in storeroom

36-34-5

Detail 22851023

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in both restrooms -storeroom ceiling vent

06-09-1

Detail 22851022

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. -tuna in walk in cooler removed from freezer at time of inspection and still frozen solid, but bags not slit. Employee counseled by operator to slit bags Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 22851029

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 22851024

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -beverage container above food in storage area Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 22851028

Basic - Food stored on floor. -soy sauce bucket. Corrected by operator Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 22851025

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

Mar 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

14-69-4

Detail 22713978

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: -operator has called a refrigeration specialist Time Extended

25-02-4

Detail 22713977

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -sample spoons Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: Time Extended

Jan 11, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

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

03F-02-5

Detail 22559341

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -cauliflower rice, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator marked time Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 22559342

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

02B-01-5

Detail 22559348

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -spicy tuna bites on digital menu hung over front counter Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 22559340

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. -employee K expired 11/26/22 Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 22559346

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sauce buckets -operator moved Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 22559345

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 22559344

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 22559347

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door gaskets Warning

25-02-4

Detail 22559343

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -sample spoons Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jul 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

02D-02-4

Detail 22111149

Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.

14-11-5

Detail 22111150

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -one of the walk-in freezer fans not working

14-69-4

Detail 22111153

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

51-13-4

Detail 22111154

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22111148

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled

25-02-4

Detail 22111147

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic sample spoons

36-27-5

Detail 22111151

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance

42-01-4

Detail 22111152

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

Jan 23, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 4Total: 9

31A-09-4

Detail 21716315

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Blocked by garbage can.

31A-11-4

Detail 21716322

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Defrost seaweed. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21716321

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.

53B-14-5

Detail 21716319

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.

41-17-4

Detail 21716316

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer.

06-09-1

Detail 21716317

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. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21716318

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

36-73-4

Detail 21716314

Basic - Floor drain soiled. Under prep sink.

25-05-4

Detail 21716320

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Cups stored on floor.

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

03F-02-5

Detail 21508238

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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21508237

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar.

Jun 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03F-02-5

Detail 21126548

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. Cauliflower. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21126546

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

08B-38-4

Detail 21126547

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of rice. Corrected On-Site

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-17-4

Detail 20798762

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer.

36-73-4

Detail 20798760

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler.

14-69-4

Detail 20798759

Basic - Ice buildup walk-in freezer floor.

21-44-1

Detail 20798761

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Stored on prep table next to plastic food wrap. Corrected On-Site

Jul 29, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

23-03-4

Detail 20385435

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Lime buildup on dish wash racks.