J-Petal & Poke
Last inspected: Mar 6, 2026
70
Score
J-Petal & Poke appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 6, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Restaurants in Orlando average 79, so J-Petal & Poke trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. kimchi (45F - Cold Holding); milk (48F - Cold Holding); butter (48F - Cold Holding) Operator stated that cooler was at 43f 1 hour ago before added the hot T and she take the hot T out of reach-in cooler to reach-in freezer to cool I did Check temperature after was down 1 degree after she removed the hot T . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses for some . New hired not signed operator asked her for a signature while conducting my inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn bottom of make table .
14-11-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Bottom table boba cooler .
22-16-4
70
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored on top of cooked fish cake at the reach-in cooler . Operator switch it . **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); fish eggs (45F - Cold Holding)operator opened less than 2 hours she moved the food to the freezer to cool down . Second temperature boiled eggs 41f-fish eggs 41f. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. Cooking pans stored on floor back area . **Corrected On-Site**
24-26-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Prep area back of the house.
36-73-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Bottom of the boba table .
29-49-6
64
Mar 3, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
58
Aug 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. At the reach-in freezer.
08B-49-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Front area the one have the milk .
29-49-6
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed fruit stored on top of ready to eat salmon and tuna . **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
70
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.Paper-towel lining fish and fruits.
14-86-1
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. Provided operator with it. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Bowl use to scoop sugar.
14-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.Chlorine bucket 0 ppm. 100 ppm **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor.Ginger bucket stored on floor by three compartment sink.
08B-47-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
58
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
45
Jan 9, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. ELL phone. Staff put away. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container./ rice. Manager stood up spoon. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food./ Thai tea. Manager removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance./ above prep in back kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public./ Manager added a separate dish with label. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J-Petal & Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J-Petal & Poke on file is from Mar 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J-Petal & Poke?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J-Petal & Poke.
How does J-Petal & Poke compare to other restaurants in Orlando?
J-Petal & Poke most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.
Has J-Petal & Poke's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J-Petal & Poke have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J-Petal & 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 J-Petal & Poke inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J-Petal & Poke is inspected around two times per year on average.
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