Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
100
Score
Across the available record, Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately and about seven violations before that.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink not accessible for employee use”, which has been cited two times.
Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88's latest score of 100 sits above the Panama City average of 83. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
26
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items inside hand washing station in kitchen. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Operator placed paper towels at station. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items inside walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Package crab meat inside a container of standing water.
06-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Ingredient bins underneath shelf in kitchen.
02D-01-5
64
Nov 14, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
33
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of oyster sauce dented with sharp creases in dented area. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. Raw shell eggs stored over tuna to be served raw under a consumer advisory. Eggs moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-16-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rice cooker in front of kitchen hand wash sink. Dishes stored in sink. All items moved at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drinks on kitchen prep table and on shelf over Togo cups. All drinks removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. No hair restraint for hibachi cook.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored on dusty tray on top of ice machine. Items washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Curtain soiled in window pass through. Dusty tray for ice scoop on ice machine. All items cleaned at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
55
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken wings over cut cucumbers, bag of edamame sitting on raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler. All items rearranged and separated appropriately. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On counter: diced tofu 70F, approximately 30 mins per cook, returned to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. Discussed icing down product and Time as a Public Health Control. **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook line hot holding: clear soup 103F, miso soup 103F, less than 4 hours. Reheated on stove at time of inspection, retemped at 167F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. 1 employee with no proof of reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Provided dial thermometer to operator at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Basic - Employee preparing food in customer section of dining area. Observed plastic soufflé cups laid out to be filled on table in dining area. Operator removed all cups to designated food prep area.
08B-48-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Observed employee using non-food service drill for mixing spicy Mayo. Informed operator this type of equipment is not permitted.
14-47-4
47
Jan 25, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of ketchup with deep dent with creases. See stop sale.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee come in from outside, begin handling clean equipment, no hand wash. Observed employee wash hands with no soap. Observed employee wash hands in three compartment sink and dry hands on apron. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands between making sushi and handling togo ones. Discussed with employees, all employees washed hands. **Warning**
12A-16-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink behind register. No paper towels at kitchen hand wash sink and at sushi bar hand wash sink. All sinks restocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Squeeze bottles stored in kitchen hand wash sink. Items removed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dirty water inside steam table. Water changed and steam table washed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. In dry goods room.
36-32-5
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Dusty/dirty tray on top of ice machine used to store scoop. Employee replaced with clean items. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
52
Jul 6, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88.
How does Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Aloha Poke Sushi & Hibachi 88 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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