Ocala Poke Go
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2024, Ocala Poke Go has seven inspections in the public record. On Mar 23, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to four violations per visit over the last few inspections.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Ocala Poke Go's latest score of 100 sits above the Ocala average of 78. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
35
Sep 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
47
Apr 2, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dish machine area, long spray hose no back flow preventer installed, Operator installed one during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-34-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Reach-in cooler at the kitchen, raw shrimp stored above broth, Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. To dump drinks.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Build your own poke bowl on step 3 did not have asterisk next to the raw items (tuna and salmon). Also, eggs on ramen soup. **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. Online menu did not have consumer advisory. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Two certificates issuing trainers name, trainers certification and date of completion.
53B-10-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Clean stacked round containers wet.
24-08-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket and purse above rice container, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Orange wet cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink no lid on prep table, Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. June 1, 2024 posted.
50-09-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. I washed mangos and lemons stored above squeeze syrup bottles and dressing.
08B-17-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At the front counter area, rice spoon in 72F water, Manager moved to triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl no handle inside rice container, employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
33
Aug 16, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing dish soap and water mixture on shelf above box containing plastic forks at cookline. Manager removed spray bottle from area during this inspection. Two jugs of degreaser stored on shelf beside clean pans and pan lids in warewash area. Manager moved the degreaser to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken wings stored on shelf above box containing raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Pans containing raw salmon and raw tuna stored on shelf directly above containers of mayonnaise and other sauces inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager placed all raw fish on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-14-5
High Priority - Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline drank from personal drink cup with gloved hands, then proceeded to cut carrots using the same gloves hands. Inspector had employee stop, wash hands, and change gloves before continuing to work at cookline.
12A-05-4
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. Five employees working with food who do not have food handler training and have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager a copy of the employee health reporting agreement via email during this inspection.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One general manager who stated she has been employed more than 30 days does not have her certified food manager certificate.
53A-04-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing spoon and sponge stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Inspector removed both items from the handwash sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees working in kitchen with no food handler training. Manager stated the four employees have been employed more than 60 days. Inspector provided manager a list of food handler training programs during this inspection.
53B-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Manager replenished hand soap during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf above prep table and cutting boards in back of kitchen. Employee removed drink cup from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse sitting on shelf above prep table and cutting boards in back of kitchen. Manager removed purse from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on clean dish storage shelf near dish machine. Manager moved all pans to the warewash area to be resanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. One jug of frying oil stored on floor at cookline. Manager removed the frying oil from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
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May 30, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door in kitchen does not have a self closing mechanism
35B-03-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed Bowl with no handle used to dispense food (rice). Manager removed bowl
14-01-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap on the side of the back door of the kitchen that opens to the outside
35B-01-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ocala Poke Go last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ocala Poke Go on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ocala Poke Go?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ocala Poke Go.
How does Ocala Poke Go compare to other restaurants in Ocala?
Ocala Poke Go most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Ocala average of 78.
Has Ocala Poke Go's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Ocala Poke Go 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 Ocala Poke Go 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 Ocala Poke Go inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ocala Poke Go is inspected around four times per year on average.
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