Poke Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
70
Score
Poke Bowl has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 6, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fleming Island facility scores 76, putting Poke Bowl on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
7
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
78
Nov 19, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Sep 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed broccoli and green onions stored in grocery bags with products in direct contact with bags. Operator removed produce from grocery bags. Also, multiple containers of raw fish on serving line have a paper towel in the bottom of the containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
14-31-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, opened raw chicken stored above carrots, pineapple and shrimp. In walk in freezer, opened raw chicken stored on top of case of raw tuna. In reach in freezer at triple sink, opened raw beef stored above raw fish and rice cakes. Operator began to rearrange some of the products to proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryers and stove area is soiled. **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spoons in standing water at 72F at handwash sink and spoon in standing water by rice cooker at 77F. Operator removed water from both containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Right lid on shared dumpster is open.
33-16-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Utensil holder with clean utensils stored directly under paper towel holder at handwash sink at front counter. Drips from hands observed dripping on clean utensils. Operator moved utensil holder. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-28-4
61
Mar 1, 2024
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. In walk in cooler, case of tuna stored on top of ready-to-eat sauces, raw opened shrimp stored on top of pineapples, raw chicken stored over raw fish, spicy tuna stored over pineapples and raw chicken stored over shell eggs. Operator moved some of the products to proper storage. **Corrective Action Taken**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale. Eel on cold line at 48F. Per operator, eel has been in the cooler overnight. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee preparing bowl for customer. Employee with gloved hand placed raw salmon in the bowl then placed various customer choice of vegetables in the bowl with the same gloved hand, no heat applied to meal. Inspector spoke with employee and operator on proper handwashing/glove use with handling of raw and ready-to-eat foods.
12A-12-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed head of cabbage in grocery bag in direct contact with the cabbage. Operator removed cabbage from bag. **Corrected On-Site**
14-31-5
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. Establishment currently has four employees, only two signed employee reporting agreements completed. **Repeat Violation**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Establishment advertised crab on menu/menu board but served imitation crab. On printed menus under side orders, "Crab Rangoon" is listed. Establishment only serves imitation crab. Also on menu board above ordering line under side orders, the board, per operator has a computer error and goes between displaying "Crab Rangoon" and "Krab Rangoon". Operator states new printed menus have been ordered and showed inspector example menu with correction made on the Crab Rangoon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
52-03-4
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. Missing proof of food handler training for Mingrui Z. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53B-02-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. Container of clean utensils stored under paper towels at front counter. Water drips onto utensils when getting the paper towel. Operator moved clean utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-28-4
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. See stop sale. Three packages of thawed spicy tuna in walk in cooler in individually sealed packages has label stating to remove from packaging before thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils/food. Employee beverages on serving buffet line and on dry storage rack above tapioca pearls. Operator moved all to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under fryer area is soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two cases of oil on floor by walk in cooler and case of fish, prepared containers of fish and case of noodles on the walk in freezer floor. Operator moved oil and one case of fish to shelving. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils by cooking station in standing water at 92F. Operator removed water. Spoons at front counter stored in standing water at 72F. Employee removed water. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-07-4
30
Dec 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker on left side of splitter at mop sink.
29-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Bowl on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke Bowl.
How does Poke Bowl compare to other restaurants in Fleming Island?
Poke Bowl most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Fleming Island average of 76.
Has Poke Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Bowl have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poke Bowl means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Poke Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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