Aloha Poke
Last inspected: Nov 10, 2025
67
Score
Aloha Poke has been inspected 10 times since 2022. On Nov 10, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.
“Food manager certification expired” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Boca Raton facility scores 74, putting Aloha Poke on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 1, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Michael Jiminez expired on 6/18/2024. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by ice machine. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink by ice machine. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Box of tofu stored under dripping/condensation leaking from walk in cooler fan system. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-52-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent above reach in cooler soiled with dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic food storage containers wet nesting at dry storage area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with food debris/slime. Operator cleaned gaskets. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
23-03-4
61
Apr 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer provided by operator was not functional at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: No thermometer provided. **Admin Complaint**
05-08-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Micheal Jimenez expired on 6/18/2024. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: No current food manager certification provided at time of callback inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces including front prep line reach in cooler gaskets, togo container dispenser, hand wash sinks, and triple sink drain soiled with food debris, dirt, and slime. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-07: Gaskets with food debris, hand washing sink has debris encased in splash guard, triple sink drain soiled with food debris. **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
67
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on December 1, 2023. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
Intermediate - Customer self service soda machine soiled with food debris, mold-like substance. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. Micheal Jimenez expired on 6/18/2024. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Thermometer provided by operator was not functional at the time of inspection. **Warning**
05-08-4
Basic - Soiled cardboard used to line chemical storage, nonfood-contact shelves in front preparation areas. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surfaces including front prep line reach in cooler gaskets, togo container dispenser, hand wash sinks, and triple sink drain soiled with food debris, dirt, and slime. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris throughout front prep, ware washing, and back dry storage areas. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Ceiling vents in rear dry storage areas heavily soiled with accumulated dust. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution stored in front prep area not at proper minimum strength, 0ppm. Operator prepared a new sanitizer solution, retested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-07-4
50
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-03-7
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with food debris. At the front line flip top cooler door gaskets. The manager cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
64
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Cauliflower at 10:55am (100F - Cooling) since 40 minutes ago - rechecked (96°F - Cooling) at 11:35am. Recommend the operator to put in the reach in freezer for cooling faster. **Corrective Action Taken**
03D-15-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. . Measuring cup handle touching the rice. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
74
Sep 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
90
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice per operator identified as being tracked under time as a public health control missing time marking. Operator identified as being made at 10:30 and time marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 5 dented cans of Regal Tidbits Pineapple (6 pounds 12 ounces). See Stop Sale.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink by ice machine blocked by employee drink in sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager on premises stated manager certification is expired and no proof of certification available. Operator provided other manager certification and is working on renewing certification.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed handwash sink on cook line unable to provided water due to employee shutting off hand sink due to leak. Operator turned sink back on.
27-16-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Observed handwash sink on cook line shut off due to leaking faucet per operator statement.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container of rice unlabeled in rear prep unlabeled. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on make table stored above cutting board while cutting shrimp. Operator removed and stored appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop with handle stored in product of tuna, and rice. Operator removed and stored handle above products. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aloha Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aloha Poke on file is from Nov 10, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aloha Poke?
Across the inspection record, “food manager certification expired” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Aloha Poke.
How does Aloha Poke compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Aloha Poke most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Aloha Poke's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aloha Poke have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Aloha Poke means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Aloha Poke inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aloha Poke is inspected around three times per year on average.
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