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THE POKE COMPANY

THE POKE COMPANY located in TAMPA has undergone 7 health department inspections, achieving a 2.2/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

555 Federal Highway
Boca Raton, Florida, 33432
Palm Beach County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13483272

  • 50-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
  • 13-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Not set up **Time Extended**
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 4 employees no food manager present - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Mary watts serve safe **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 8/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10901052

  • 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. Raw tuna manager removed from rop bags.
  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  • 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm employees are using quaternary sanitation for three compartment sink.
  • 22-43-4:High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm
  • 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/ 4 employees no food manager present

Inspection Date: 1/21/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8988833

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and under soda dispenser
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Incorrect placement of breaker, needs to be moved to end of splitter with long spray hose. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 9/24/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728079

  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.broken part on order
  • 35A-22-5:Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Discussed rules for non service animals in an establishment, directed them to the ADA website for further guidance.

Inspection Date: 9/22/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8503498

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on front line are torn.
  • 08B-39-4:Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado,jalapeño not washed before preparation. Staff washed produce. Corrected On-Site
  • 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in back kitchen area.
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon stored on non food grade paper towels.
  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8447926

  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/18/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8349962

  • 16-55-4:Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator replaced chemicals Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation Warning
  • 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. Sent to operator via email Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 53A-02-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Warning
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine 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
  • 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. Sent to operator via email **Corrective Action Taken** Warning