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POKE FALLS

Health inspection records show POKE FALLS in SOUTH PASADENA has 5 inspections with a food safety rating of 1.7/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.7/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 10/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10922174

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • 14-09-4: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: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: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:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -hood system has accumulation of grease
  • 38-01-4: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: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: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:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls under hood system have accumulation of grease
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored directly in trash can in kitchen.
  • 03A-02-5: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: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: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: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:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator put soap out. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-13-5: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:Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator put paper towels out. ** Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 2/3/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854292

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8722897

  • 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

Inspection Date: 2/1/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8481348

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 8/23/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8345203

  • 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