Poke Poke

2522 S Falkenburg Rd, Suite 200, Tampa, FL 33619 · Permanent Food Service · License 3918945

B
Grade B
Safety score 85 of 100
Latest visit: Aug 14, 2026

What drove the grade

Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.High priority · fixed on the spot · 6 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Aug 14 routine inspection
    1 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate (1 repeat), 4 basic (1 repeat)
    -15
  • Safety score85

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 1 visit

Routine inspection

7 violations found
  1. First visitAug 14, 2026 No follow-up needed

    Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.

    7 violations found:

    • 1 High priority
    • 2 Intermediate
    • 4 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority1

    • Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.

      Cold holding: cut leafy greens 47°F Per employee items were put in reach in cooler after 9 am. Time temped 11:50 am. Employee put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate2

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.

      Cutting boards.

      Repeat violation

    • Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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 & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

    Basic4

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Food stored on floor.

      Bulk box of cheese powder on floor at boba area. Employee relocated.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

      Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Ice machine at boba area.

    • Code 40, Employee personal belongings: 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. Employee relocated.

      Fixed on the spotRepeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

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.
Food-contact surface
Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.

Most cited

Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized2
Food out of temperature1
Food protection and cross-contamination1
Handwashing and hygienic practices1
Employee personal belongings1
Manager certification and employee training1