Lei Kai Poke Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
30
Score
Across the available record, Lei Kai Poke Bowl has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Lei Kai Poke Bowl was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around six violations to closer to 11 violations.
“Handwash sink not accessible for employee use” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
That's lower than the typical Pinecrest restaurant, which scores around 55. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
8
Inspections
4
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw eggs stored shove jalapeños in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf below peppers. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spray stored on prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed bottle during inspection to proper storage location. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed non food grade bag used to store chopped cilantro in walk in cooler.
14-31-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed rubbing alcohol stored on top of ice machine in kitchen area. Operator removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed ice machine drain line into kitchen hand sink. **Repeat Violation**
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand sink in kitchen area shut off at time of inspection. Sink was turned back on. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spray bottles stored inside kitchen hand sink. Operator removed spray bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed in walk in cooler.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone stored on top of meat slicer in kitchen area. Operator removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of beef on floor across mop sink in kitchen area. Observed inside walk in cooler; cream and tomato juice. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of microwave soiled at front counter.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in reach in cooler located at front counter.
23-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed in dry food storage closet across restrooms.
14-06-4
30
Sep 17, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed cleaning spraying hanging on table where chips, coffee machine are. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at front counter touch apron. Inspector went over handwashing and glove change techniques with operators. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef above fries in reach in freezer.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk in stored above salsas.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no breaker.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Observed in kitchen; drain line in sink from ice machine.
31A-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed in kitchen area; hand sink shut off.
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed backpack on dry rack in back. Observed cellphone on prep table. Observed phone above prep cooler at front counter.
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken lid on container of tortilla chips.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in back of kitchen; oil on floor. Observed tomato juice on floor in walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed no copy on site.
51-18-6
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on dry dish racks.
16-46-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed sparkling water bottle in same container with cheese at front counter.
12B-13-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed in walk in cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Toilet leaking. Observed in men's restroom.
29-02-4
26
Nov 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Apr 29, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator from two days ago. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked pork (50 F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler preparation area. As per operator from two days ago. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine + 200 ppm). Operator added water to get 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink front counter. Operator provided the soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some containers with cooked pork and cooked rice not properly date marked. As per operator from two days ago.
02C-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.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
39
Feb 27, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon and raw tuna stored over fruit pulp at reach in freezer. Operator relocated the products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Quinoa (72 F - cold Holding) at preparation table. As per operator for less than two hours. Operator discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed brown rice (110 F - Hot Holding) at preparation table front counter. As per operator for less than two hours. Operated discarded the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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. Observed one new employee no proof of food employe reporting agreement. The food employee reporting agreement was provided, and signed. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Two Employees with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the utensil inside of water at 74°F.
10-07-4
52
Aug 11, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
70
Dec 2, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Observed vegetables stored in supermarket bags
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in the tall reach in cooler located at the back area, tuna over vegetables. ( lettuce, shredded carrots and green onions.
08A-04-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the tall reach in cooler white rice (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator since last night..After 10.00 pm
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the tall reach in cooler white rice (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator since last night..After 10.00 pm
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the dividers of the front counter drop inn refrigerator pans stored inside the front counter hand wash sink.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the back area hand wash sink inaccessible. It has two big plastic containers stored over it.
31A-09-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed aluminum bowls at the front counter not inverted or protected
24-05-4
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 thawed in the ROP package.
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the gasket of the tall reach in cooler in disrepair
14-11-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed a soiled dry wash cloth used under the sauce container located at the front counter.
21-10-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
33
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed at the front counter cardboard bowls not inverted or protected
25-06-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lei Kai Poke Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lei Kai Poke Bowl on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lei Kai Poke Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Lei Kai Poke Bowl.
How does Lei Kai Poke Bowl compare to other restaurants in Pinecrest?
Lei Kai Poke Bowl most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Pinecrest average of 55.
Has Lei Kai Poke Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lei Kai Poke Bowl have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Lei Kai Poke Bowl 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 Lei Kai Poke Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Lei Kai Poke Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.
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