Kona Poke
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Kona Poke 11 times, with records going back to 2022. Kona Poke was last inspected on Feb 9, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food identified” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
Compared to the broader Sanford restaurant scene, where the average is 77, this is a stronger showing. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -green shelves in walk-in cooler lightly soiled **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-09: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Dec 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
64
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Feb 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
43
Sep 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna stored over cut mango cubes, operator removed tuna **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. -white rice and brown rice containers lacking time marking, operator set timers **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board hanging over triple sink stained
22-02-4
Basic - Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom toilet soiled
32-07-4
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. -walk-in cooler: 2 packages ground tuna, operator discarded
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and headphones stored on dry storage rack, operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights over dry storage area
38-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic behind ice chute on self-service beverage station is soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
36-27-5
45
May 3, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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. -employee "A" expired
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -in storeroom
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in both restrooms -storeroom ceiling vent
36-34-5
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. -tuna in walk in cooler removed from freezer at time of inspection and still frozen solid, but bags not slit. Employee counseled by operator to slit bags **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -beverage container above food in storage area **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -soy sauce bucket. Corrected by operator **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
64
Mar 12, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: -operator has called a refrigeration specialist **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -sample spoons **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-12: **Time Extended**
25-02-4
90
Jan 11, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 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. -cauliflower rice, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator marked time **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -spicy tuna bites on digital menu hung over front counter **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. -employee K expired 11/26/22 **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sauce buckets -operator moved **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-47-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -sample spoons **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
25-02-4
50
Jul 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
02D-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. -one of the walk-in freezer fans not working
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted. **Corrected On-Site**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic sample spoons
25-02-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
36-27-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
64
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
50
Oct 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Kona Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Kona Poke on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains 11 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 two times, more than any other issue at Kona Poke.
How does Kona Poke compare to other restaurants in Sanford?
Kona Poke most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sanford average of 77.
Has Kona Poke's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Kona Poke have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the 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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