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Island Fin Poke

345 Beachwalk Shore Dr, Suite #105, St. Johns, FL 32259
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Island Fin Poke five times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Jan 23, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around three violations lately compared to roughly one violation before.

When inspectors have written things up, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Island Fin Poke scores about where you'd expect for a St. Johns restaurant. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

5
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned from bathroom and began to handle clean equipment and wash dishes without asking hands first.
12A-16-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (129F - Hot Holding) in rice warmer at front line, per employee rice was made and out in warmer less then 1 hour ago, operator began to order new warmer during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go lids and containers on floor in back storage room.
25-05-4
70
Sep 17, 2025
Complaint Partial
No violations found.
100
Aug 12, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. avocado cream (45F - Cold Holding) in squeeze bottle over fill line in top section of reach in cooler at front counter, per employee cream was placed in cooler about 1 hour ago, cream placed in bottom of cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips of any kind. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
78
Jun 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 1, 2025.
50-17-3
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Green chemical and Clorox cleaner stored over container of clean utensils on storage rack by walk in cooler. Also, hand soap on rack by walk in cooler stored over single service cups and lids.
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid on storage rack next to walk in cooler.
41-17-4
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. No procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizer. No test strips available.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Person in charge unable to provide proof during inspection. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-13-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution behind front counter tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Person in charge remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
45
Sep 25, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory. Inspector will provide copy of consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector will provide copy of choking poster. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed establishment without Covered waste receptacle for unisex bathrooms. Operator has trash cans on order. **Corrective Action Taken**
32-12-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks next to soda station not adequately secured. Operator will have handy man secure bot tanks. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-11-4
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Island Fin Poke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Island Fin Poke on file is from Jan 23, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Island Fin Poke?

Across the inspection record, “no chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Island Fin Poke.

How does Island Fin Poke compare to other restaurants in St. Johns?

Island Fin Poke most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is about the same as the St. Johns average of 69.

Has Island Fin Poke's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Island Fin Poke have averaged around three violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Island Fin Poke means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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