Kona Poke
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Inspectors have visited Kona Poke nine times, with records going back to 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Time/temperature control for safety food identified” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Restaurants in Melbourne average 84, so Kona Poke trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. 5 one lbs packages of tuna found thawed and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in back kitchen exterior wall torn off from earlier water leak, to be repaired.
36-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Make table serving line, top of far right door gasket torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at server line broken near deck drain.
36-17-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw in vacuum sealed packaging baring indicator label for thawing requirements. 18 one lbs tuna packages and 6 one lbs salmon packages bearing label not removed from packaging. All fish still frozen, educated operator. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
78
Oct 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice was put out at 2pm
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Window cleaner and towel hanging on side of hand sink on front counter **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor next to soda dispenser rack **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
74
Sep 4, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni salad 46 F - cold holding; surimi 46 F - cold holding; recommend rapid chill- operator removed and replaced affected items **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on front hand wash sink- manager removed **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seared salmon thawed without opening Reduced oxygen packaging
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cleaner and rags on front hand wash sink items removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Seared tuna in walk in cooler
06-09-1
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sugar container and drink bottles on bottom shelf of table next to store room door
08B-47-4
52
Feb 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
82
Oct 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Timers weren't set for four hour hold, operator corrected for time **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in clear bin front counter **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-20: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
82
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Timers weren't set for four hour hold, operator corrected for time **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On screen menu, to go menu, and in store menu no asterisks for raw item spicy tuna bites **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: In process of rolling out new menu and changing items will give time extension **Time Extended**
02B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in clear bin front counter **Corrected On-Site** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
02D-01-5
74
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Timers weren't set for four hour hold, operator corrected for time **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On screen menu, to go menu, and in store menu no asterisks for raw item spicy tuna bites **Warning**
02B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on printed Togo menus and in store menus **Corrected On-Site**
02B-02-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in clear bin front counter **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
67
Feb 15, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bathroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. No lids on dumpster
33-16-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kona Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kona Poke on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Kona Poke?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Kona Poke.
How does Kona Poke compare to other restaurants in Melbourne?
Kona Poke most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Melbourne average of 84.
Has Kona Poke's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Kona Poke have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Kona Poke 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 Kona Poke inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Kona Poke is inspected around three times per year on average.
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