Po Folks

400 Ohio Ave, Lynn Haven, FL 32444

American

Last inspected: Mar 26, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Po Folks has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 26, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “open dumpster lid” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

Compared to the broader Lynn Haven restaurant scene, where the average is 91, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 26, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Nov 24, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Exterior of dish soiled with debris informed employee and manager it must be kept cleaned. Employee wiped down exterior of dish machine. **Corrected On-Site**

16-21-4

May 6, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda dispenser nozzles and back soiled with an accumulation of black/green mold-like substance.

22-02-4

Basic - Ice buckets not stored inverted between uses. Observed 3 ice buckets stored hanging on a bracket.

10-14-5

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service fillable tea cartons stored on floor in dry storage area. Manager moved cartons to shelf at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 3, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jan 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed bags of chicken and dumplings, black eyed peas, red beans, turnip greens, and cabbage.Manager described a cook/chill process during which bags are tied shut while product is hot. Discussed cook chill and HACCP with manager and provided special process guidance card. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-07: Manager states a new system is being worked on **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Stop sale issued on cook/chill products prepared without an approved HACCP plan bagged over 48 hours. Red beans, black eyed peas, turnip greens, cabbage.

01B-13-4

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Machine tested at 0 ppm chlorine. Establishment to use three compartment sink until machine is sanitizing properly. **Warning**

22-41-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on cook line. Per manager bottle contains degreaser.

41-17-4

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Observed bags of chicken and dumplings, black eyed peas, red beans, turnip greens, and cabbage.Manager described a cook/chill process during which bags are tied shut while product is hot. Discussed cook chill and HACCP with manager and provided special process guidance card. **Warning**

03G-50-1

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over hot hold expo oven, and in dish area.

36-34-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Basket for draining grease from chicken stored on side of cook line hand wash sink and under soap dispenser.

24-27-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Food/grease build up on chicken heat lamp shelf, under flat top, on cooler next to breading station, front of paper towel dispenser, and soiled walk-in cooler shelves.

23-03-4

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

View 1 violation

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Dec 6, 2022

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed corn on the cob in box in walk in freezer not covered for protection.

08B-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cups stacked without properly drying wet nesting in server area.

24-08-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on warmer handle in kitchen area.

10-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Po Folks last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Po Folks on file is from Mar 26, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Po Folks?

Across the inspection record, “open dumpster lid” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Po Folks.

How does Po Folks compare to other restaurants in Lynn Haven?

Po Folks most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lynn Haven average of 91.

Has Po Folks' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Po Folks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Po Folks 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 Po Folks inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Po Folks is inspected around three times per year on average.

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