Poke Falls
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
39
Score
Poke Falls has been inspected seven times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing”, which has been cited three times.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting Poke Falls on the weaker side. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over barbecue eel, tofu, and miso soup and back kitchen reach in cooler. Operator relocated eggs to an approved location at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 2/1/2026. Operator renewed license at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Nine packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging in back kitchen reach in cooler.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. A time as a public health control form has been emailed to the operator at time of inspection.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Calcium built-up inside ice machine.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Two shaker bottles stored inside hand washing sink at front service station. Operator removed bottles at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
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. Nine packages of raw tuna thawed inside reduce oxygen packaging in back kitchen reach in cooler.
06-09-1
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee personal raw shell eggs not identified or segregated in back kitchen reach in cooler. Operator segregated and identified all personal foods at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. One container of vinegar stored inside a squeeze bottle at front service counter, not labeled. Operator added label at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
39
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A small container of cooked shrimp 44 F and cooked chicken 44 F stored in cooler wells at front service counter.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Quaternary ammonium tested 500+ ppm in three-compartments sink. Operator diluted to 200ppm with water. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Drink shaker stored in handwash sink at front service counter. Removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
67
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw salmon stored over cooked chicken and cut vegetables in large reach-in cooler in kitchen.
08A-05-6
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. Frozen diced raw tuna. Operator cut packages open at time of inspection.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/pink mold-like slimy substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
74
Mar 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Knife stored in handwash sink at kitchen. Operator removed knife. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
86
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Multiple containers of medicine and supplements stored on storage shelves with food items that served the public. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
08B-49-4
82
Feb 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired on 02/01/2023. Operator renewed at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided by email. Operator printed and posted at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Provided by email.
11-26-1
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Falls last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Falls on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Falls?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poke Falls.
How does Poke Falls compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Poke Falls most recently scored 39 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Poke Falls' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Poke Falls have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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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