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POKE POKE

With 10 documented inspections, POKE POKE in TAMPA has achieved a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 10 reports on file

2522 S FALKENBURG RD, SUITE 200

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 10 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

1/23/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13467451

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 2 int, 2 basic

  • 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 hair tie on shelf with plastic Togo lids. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Handle of tongs in cut lettuce. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pickled onion in walk in cooler. Operator relocated. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 61 F, sweet potato noodles cooked 50 F, Per operator items were taken from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior and put in reach in cooler. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach. Corrected On-Site

7/21/2025· 7mo ago

Visit ID: 10929240

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 3 basic

  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at boba area.
  • 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. Handle of scoop in cooked brown rice. Repeat Violation
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of prep table at front counter.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink shaker in kitchen.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boba pieces in handwash sink at boba station.
  • 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. Sara and Anansi employees have worked longer than 1 year. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

4/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 10771398

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 int, 1 basic

  • 29-49-6:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: **Time Extended**
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Employees Brieana started working 2/3/24 and Sara 10/3/24 do not employee training. Admin Complaint

2/3/2025· 1y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8854287

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cereal counter at boba bar. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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 prep table in kitchen. Warning
  • 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. Handle of scoop in wasabi powder. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sesame seeds on dry storage shelf. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: spicy tuna 47 F, per operator item was taken out of reach in cooler 20 mins prior and put on cooks front line. Operator put voluntary discarded. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training. Repeat Violation Warning

10/24/2024· 1y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8854160

Met Inspection Standards

1 int, 2 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Water bottle on shelf in kitchen. **Time Extended**
  • 06-01-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: Chicken in 2 compartment sink thawing in water without running water. Employee turned water in at time of callback. **Time Extended** Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-24: **Time Extended**

8/8/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8721624

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 5 int, 4 basic

  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen Warning
  • 16-13-5:Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has wash and sanitize bay set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator washed lid then sanitized and lastly rinsed. Inspection spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at boba station. Warning
  • 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez Warning
  • 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. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 31B-05-4:Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

5/20/2024· 1y 9mo ago

Visit ID: 8637741

Follow-up Inspection Required

1 int

  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-20: Admin Complaint

3/21/2024· 1y 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8543250

Follow-up Inspection Required

3 int, 1 basic

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of tempura flakes on floor in walk in freezer. Employee relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. He next to three compartment sink. Warning
  • 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. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under three compartment sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

1/3/2024· 2y 2mo ago

Visit ID: 8543046

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-03: **Time Extended**

11/2/2023· 2y 4mo ago

Visit ID: 8343746

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 3 int, 6 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba area. Warning
  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in black tea. Warning
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time if inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking for plastic cup with no lid. Warning
  • 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 prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk cases of water and bulk cane sugar on the floor in kitchen. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 54 F per operator cut leafy greens were put in reach in cooler 30 mins prior. Operator put in walk in freezer at time if inspection to cool to 41 F, Cold holding: cut leafy greens 43 F, Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table at front line. Operator relocated at time of inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-04-6:Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. Warning
  • 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. Amanda Salmu. Warning