Kona Poke
1675 W New Haven Ave, Melbourne, FL 32904 · Permanent Food Service · License 1507172
What drove the grade
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection4 intermediate (1 fixed on the spot), 2 basic-13
- Safety score87
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 19, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
All earlier violations corrected.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website - First visitAug 3, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Intermediate4
Code 11, Employee health: 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.
New employee Claire, signed during inspection.
Fixed on the spot
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.
Hand sink in back area is used for thawing foods
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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/
Required employee training expired for all employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired 2-26, 4-26 expired
Basic2
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135°F.
Manager dumped water with utensils and is heating water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 25, Single-service items: Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Forks and spoons in cup on front counter. Manager inverted utensils
Fixed on the spot
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.