Poke Falls
Last inspected: Oct 6, 2025
45
Score
Poke Falls has been inspected six times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 6, 2025. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
Poke Falls' latest score of 45 falls below the Brandon average of 82. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over roe and salmon in walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer, tested at 200ppm. Advised operator to sanitize dishes already washed. **Corrected On-Site**
22-43-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in hand sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared salmon and tofu in walk in cooler not date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Observed for 1 employee.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowls. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos on prep table. Employees drink removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice paddle handle touching food in sushi rice. Operator placed correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
23-03-4
45
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty smoothie container in bottom of hand washing sink in service line.
31A-11-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container being used for scoop in bulk rice.
14-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Taster spoons on frontline with food contact surface up.
25-02-4
82
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
64
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
74
Mar 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
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. Emailed to operator
11-27-4
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. Emailed to operator
11-26-1
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed missing at hand sink in prep area Corrected -observed employee replace **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wood shelf used to stored boxes and paper goods
14-06-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of Togo cups stored on floor adjacent to mop sink
25-05-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 5 boxes of crab stored on floor in walk-in freezer
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
12B-07-4
52
Aug 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed knife stored in hand sink in back kitchen Corrected-observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing above service line **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table Corrected-observed employee place on manager desk **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed a bag of rice stored on floor near manager office Corrected-observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
08B-47-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed bug zapped stored over chest freezer Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a plastic bowl used to scoop rice and sugar
14-01-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Falls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Falls on file is from Oct 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Falls?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poke Falls.
How does Poke Falls compare to other restaurants in Brandon?
Poke Falls most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Brandon average of 82.
Has Poke Falls' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Falls have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poke Falls 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 Poke Falls inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Falls is inspected around two times per year on average.
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