Poke Fish
4424 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918185
What drove the grade
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 3 routine inspection1 high priority, 2 basic-8
- Administrative complaint on Aug 3Counts in full until a follow-up finds the problems fixed-20
- Safety score72
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 3, 2026 Administrative complaint
Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 50, Current license displayed: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Observed restaurant open and serving public at time of inspection
Administrative complaint
Basic2
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed bagged pre cooked chicken meat thawing in standing water in food container on prep table at time of inspection
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed scoop handle in bulk dried rice at time of inspection.
Reading this report
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.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.