Key West Poke House
Last inspected: Jan 12, 2026
39
Score
Going back to 2022, Key West Poke House has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 12, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “no soap provided at handwash sink”, showing up three times.
Restaurants in Key West average 74, so Key West Poke House trails the local norm. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed imitation crab stored over cooked ribs inside WIC.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal container inside HWS by bobba tea station, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked noodles and cooked ribs inside WIC with no date marked, as per owner for more than 24 hours prior.
02C-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense food, stored inside rice container by 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Repeat Violation**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed fryers not working at the time of inspection, technician on site. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce stored on floor by back kitchen exit door.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed WIC gaskets soiled.
23-03-4
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Jul 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink, located at the front counter, near the register area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink, located at the bar station.
31B-02-4
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. Observed tuna in individual vacuum packages inside walk in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees engaged in food preparation without hair net. During the inspection employees put a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on the fryer door handle between uses. During the inspection employee removed tongs. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. During the inspection employee remove the mop. **Corrective Action Taken**
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container with no handle used to dispense food, stored inside rice containers. During the inspection employee removed the plastic containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
58
Feb 19, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to juice fountain. Employee provided the soap **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed rusted storage shelves at kitchen.
22-31-4
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. Discussed and provided to manager via email. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at hand sink next to juice fountain. Employee provided the paper towels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop inside salt container with handle in contact with product at kitchen. Employee placed upwards the handle. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed under hand sink next to juice fountain. **Repeat Violation**
29-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on cleaned plastic lids stored on storage shelves next to walk in cooler. Employee removed the labels. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
58
Sep 27, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. corn salsa (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (45F - Cold Holding) in walk-in-cooler. Operator stated them staff was in and out of the cooler a lot during lunch rush. Operator placed pans of ice to chill both items in cooler. Rechecked temp at end of inspection and both dropped a couple of degrees. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Operator unable to provide written procedures for clean up events. Distributed Training material during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in juice bar area used to store bags. Operator removed bags.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at hand wash sink in juice bar area. Operator replenished paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at hand wash sink in juice bar area. Operator replenished soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink near juice bar area in disrepair.
29-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on walk-in-cooler torn
14-11-5
52
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Kitchen can opener.
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
86
Aug 2, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the chlorine test expired 2018.
16-37-1
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both bathrooms located outside.
31B-04-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light not covered at the back kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
38-07-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Key West Poke House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Key West Poke House on file is from Jan 12, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Key West Poke House?
Across the inspection record, “no soap provided at handwash sink” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Key West Poke House.
How does Key West Poke House compare to other restaurants in Key West?
Key West Poke House most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.
Has Key West Poke House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Key West Poke House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Key West Poke House means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Key West Poke House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Key West Poke House is inspected around two times per year on average.
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