Da Kine Poke
Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Da Kine Poke nine times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 12, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The city-wide average is 72, putting Da Kine Poke squarely in typical territory. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 12, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Expanding to vacant space next door; adding dish machine, storage area, and other prep areas not in progress at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Employee on duty **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-12: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
74
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Jul 8, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Feb 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Turned off, hand sink in prep room **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
27-16-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Three compartment sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
31B-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Three compartment sink area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above three compartment sink **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-04: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
74
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. After handling money at register
12A-07-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Steve and Reagan
53B-14-5
70
Aug 17, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
86
Feb 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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 - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Riley
53B-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Cubed tuna
06-09-1
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Mop sink drain pipe cracked/broken
29-08-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 100 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
67
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Masago 54F, Kim chi 45-51F, salmon 53F, seaweed salad 52F, tuna 46-53F, edamame 56F, tofu 49F. Some items in cookline cooler overnight; others stocked prior to opening at 11. See stop sale. Employees do not know how long the power was out on the cooler but did reset the GCFI and power was returned to unit. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Multiple live ants on the prep table next to the reach in cooler on the cookline **Warning**
35A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Warning**
03F-10-5
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Da Kine Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Da Kine Poke on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
How does Da Kine Poke compare to other restaurants in New Smyrna Beach?
Da Kine Poke most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the New Smyrna Beach average of 72.
Has Da Kine Poke's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Da Kine Poke have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Da Kine 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 Da Kine Poke inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Da Kine Poke is inspected around three times per year on average.
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