POKE 88 RESTAURANT

8817 SW 107 AVE

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

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All Inspection Reports

Inspection on 12/11/2024

High Priority
3
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
7

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of vinegar in back prep area and inside of bucket of ice in reach in freezer. Repeat Violation
  • 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored inside reach in cooler in back prep area and reach in cooler near hand sink.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use in back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath storage rack in back prep area by reach in freezer.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer in back prep area. Repeat Violation
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tuna stored over milk inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Observed raw diced salmon and raw diced tuna stored over bottles of soda in reach in cooler near hand sink. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pickled ginger inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator relocated products for proper storage. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Health Inspector (2024-12-11)
2024-12-11
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/11/2024 revealed 7 total violations (3 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 8/2/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
2

Inspection Details:

  • 14-11-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use stored in back area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer. Manager ordered food grade paper towels **Time Extended**
Health Inspector (2024-08-02)
2024-08-02
★★★☆☆ 3.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/2/2024 revealed 2 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).

Inspection on 8/1/2024

High Priority
5
Intermediate
0
Basic
8
Total
13

Inspection Details:

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup stored inside bucket of vinegar in back area
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use stored in back area
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bucket of rice stored on floor in back area
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets at front counter soiled
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled in back area
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored on top of mop bucket inside mop closet
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice not labeled
  • 36-10-4:Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors. Observed floor soiled with food debris in back area under storage by reach in freezer and by front counter under equipment
  • 14-31-5:High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed shredded carrots stored inside thank you bag in reach in cooler
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer
  • 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed diced raw tuna stored over unwashed cherry tomatoes at reach in cooler across from hand wash sink
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw diced salmon stored over miso soup inside reach in cooler located in back area, manager relocated products Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach on empty soy sauce bucket in back storage area by reach in freezer.
Health Inspector (2024-08-01)
2024-08-01
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/1/2024 revealed 13 total violations (5 high priority, 0 intermediate, 8 basic).

Inspection on 1/9/2024

High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
4
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license, and posted in the wall. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned it. Corrected On-Site
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted, located near sushi rice station. Operator removed them, and placed them correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels.
  • 08A-11-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tuna over bottles of soda, stored in standing reach cooler, located by kitchen entrance. Operator removed raw tuna and placed it correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Operator printed, and provided signed employees forms.
Food Inspector #8453140
2024-01-09
★½☆☆☆ 2.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/9/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 4 basic).

Inspection on 10/5/2023

High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards

Inspection Details:

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food Inspector #8452708
2023-10-05
★★★★★ 5.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).

Inspection on 7/24/2023

High Priority
2
Intermediate
4
Basic
6
Total
12
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required

Inspection Details:

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
  • 06-09-1: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 inside reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator cut bags . Corrected On-Site
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed towel. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator put towels in bucket with sanitizer. Corrected On-Site
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1st, 2022. Operator renewed license during Inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 150ppm) on front counter. Operator added water to sanitizing solution and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). Corrected On-Site
  • 11-27-4: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.
  • 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Raw Tuna and Raw Salmon not identified as raw items on Menu. Operator put an asterisk by Raw dishes on Menu. Corrected On-Site
  • 11-26-1: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-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food Inspector #8390382
2023-07-24
★☆☆☆☆ 1.0/5
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/24/2023 revealed 12 total violations (2 high priority, 4 intermediate, 6 basic).