POKE FALLS
6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217
Overall Food Safety Rating
★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports
Location Map
Loading map...
Nearby Locations
All Inspection Reports
Inspection on 2/3/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 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. 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:Basic - Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler. Manager moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-17-4: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/3/2025 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/8/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
8
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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: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: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: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: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: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:Basic - Food stored on floor. Onions on floor of walk in cooler. Plastic water bottles stored on floor in hallway.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed jalapeños over cooked shrimp in walk in cooler. Repeat Violation
- 08A-17-6: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: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/8/2024 revealed 11 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 2/1/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co 2 tanks in front counter dining area not secured.
- 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. Yellowfin tuna in bags thawing in reach in cooler. Manager removed tuna from bags. Corrected On-Site
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on prep table.
- 12B-07-4: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: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: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: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
- 41-07-4:High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Home medicine store in reach in cooler. Manager removed items. Corrected On-Site
- 11-07-5: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:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Raw chicken in containers that say seasoned seaweed salad.
- 53B-14-5: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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/1/2024 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).
Inspection on 8/23/2023
High Priority
3
Intermediate
2
Basic
7
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5: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:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks in back area not secured.
- 40-06-5: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:Basic - Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Hand was sink front counter missing handle.
- 35B-08-4:Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over mop sink area. 10 dead flies. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4: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:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Case of to go lids on floor in back area. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Cooked shrimp under unwashed produce on shelf in walking. Manager re-organize walk in. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-07-5: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: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: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: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
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/23/2023 revealed 12 total violations (3 high priority, 2 intermediate, 7 basic).