Poke Island
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Going back to 2023, Poke Island has seven inspections in the public record. On Feb 11, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
Compared to other Port Charlotte restaurants (averaging 82), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (84F - Hot Holding) in the kitchen. The operator stated the pearls had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator added the pearls to an existing time as public health control form. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license on display expired 12/1/2025.
50-09-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed an in-use scoop was stored in 74F standing water. The operator removed the scoop from the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
78
Aug 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with black mold like substance on it. Observed Operator throw away cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop in powder drink mix with handle down. Observed operator put scoop with handle up. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed container of mop stored in mop bucket, not hung up to dry. Observed operator hanging up mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
82
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in reach in cooler, in kitchen, prepped salmon with no date marking.
02C-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed on reach in cooler on make line, soiled gaskets.
23-03-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed possibly coco puffs in a container without identifying label, on storage shelf across from tea/coffee urn in kitchen.
02D-01-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed inside microwave, soiled with dried on food.
22-08-4
78
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed cooked rice (45F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed cooked rice (45F - Cooling) in the reach in cooler in the kitchen. The operator stated the rice was cooked the day prior. The operator discarded the rice. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled on a storage rack in the kitchen. The operator labeled the spray bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups with no handles used as scoops for rice and sesame seeds in the kitchen. The operator removed the plastic cups. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
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. Observed thawed tuna not removed from reduced oxygen packaging with label indicating to remove from packaging prior to thawing. The operator discarded the tuna. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
61
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** Priority: Basic - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-08: Operator in the process of repairing the restroom doors. **Time Extended**
32-04-4
95
Nov 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Observed: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna over sauce underneath at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Observed: No hot running water at three-compartment sink. Observed water 81F at 3 compartment sink. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-06-4
Intermediate - Observed: No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator the written procedures. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Observed: Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at any handwash sink. The water temperature ranging 79F - 81F. **Warning** Priority: Intermediate
27-16-4
Basic - Observed: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. **Warning** Priority: Basic
32-04-4
Basic - Observed: No hot running water at mop sink. Observed 81F at mop sink. **Warning** Priority: Basic
27-10-4
58
Aug 9, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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. Operator completed the document during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
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.
11-27-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Island last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Island on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
How does Poke Island compare to other restaurants in Port Charlotte?
Poke Island most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Port Charlotte average of 82.
Has Poke Island's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Island have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poke Island 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 Poke Island inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Island is inspected around three times per year on average.
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