POKEBOWL STATION
1800 West University Avenue
Gainesville, Florida, 32607
Alachua County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/11/2025
High Priority
2
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
7
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: multiple drinks on a prep table or next to guest food or single serve items. The staff started to make changes to keep one area for employee drinks only. **Corrective Action Taken** Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: green wash cloth used under a cutting board in the prep area.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall over the 3 compartment sink is soiled.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line: tuna 50, salmon 49°. Fish package is cut open, and placed in a room temperature bowl to be broken up. Then placed in a small room temperature bowl for front line service. These items are now iced down. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple cans of spray Febreeze and hand conditioner stored over liquid chocolate. The cans were moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: the digital probe thermometer was not operable upon inspection. Batteries were found and it now functions and is accurate. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 53B-02-5: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: only 2 certificates when there are multiple employees over 60 days.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/11/2025 revealed 7 total violations (2 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink stored with the plastic food wrap on the front line.
- 08B-37-4:Basic - Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed: cucumbers stored on a table in the dining area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk tea stored on the floor by the ice machine.
- 10-01-5: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: the ice machine scoop handle in the bin touching ice.
- 09-01-4: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: kitchen staff cutting raw salmon, no gloves.(They have a Consumer Advisory posted) The MANAGER had the employee wash hands and add gloves. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Clorox wipes stored with the bulk soy sauce.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the front line hand wash sink with a blender pitcher, lid and ice. All were cleared out. ALSO, the kitchen hand wash sink had 3 dishes in it. All were cleared out. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacking any drying devices.
- 05-08-4:Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a working probe thermometer.
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed: lack of any proof of training for employees over 60 days. Repeat Violation Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 10 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 1/10/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee thermos stored over canned goods. Repeat Violation
- 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor under the counter, shelves and equipment has dark build up.
- 53A-05-6: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/ Observed: upon entry 4 staff who handle food, no Certified Food Manager. The Certified Food Manager came back 15 minutes later Corrected On-Site
- 53B-01-5: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. Observed: upon arrival, no Employee Training available for review. The certificates were filled out while on site. Employees agreed they had the training 2 months ago. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/10/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/4/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bulk items having handleless containers to be used as a scoop. These to go containers were removed. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: water bottles on various prep surfaces. These were moved or discarded. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed: both hand wash sink having sanitizer loaded in dispenser. Soap was added to both. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: 1 hand wash sinks lacking soap. Soap was added. Corrected On-Site
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: a bottle of pink liquid in the wait station. A soap label was added. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/4/2023 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).