Poke Lulu
Last inspected: Mar 4, 2026
47
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Poke Lulu, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 4, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
Across the inspection history, “wet wiping cloth not stored” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Restaurants in Lutz average 79, so Poke Lulu trails the local norm. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 4, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her nose without washing hands to start food preparation, discussed with operator before she touch anything, she washed hand properly
12A-10-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked tapioca (89F - Hot Holding) in front counter
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tapioca (89F - Hot Holding) in front counter, stop sale issued
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen
22-02-4
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment used PH level test strip instead of quaternary test strip.
16-32-5
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator
51-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet Wiping cloth not store in sanitizing solution bucket, operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
21-12-4
47
Jul 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed avocado on top of shelf of yum yum sauce bucket operator moved avocado to bottom **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of lychee and one can of coconut milk dented.
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Owner's baby on site at the time of inspection
43-08-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toasted oven on prep table interior and door outside grease Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-08-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of lychee and one can of coconut milk dented.
08B-20-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A container with no handle used to dispense brown sugar
14-01-5
58
Nov 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
95
Sep 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: 1 live under reach in cooler on front cash out area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: 4 live roaches in reach in cooler gasket front service counter area. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-07: 1 live roach inside the drain. Underneath washing sink. Employee killed roach and sanitized drain **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-07: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: 1 live under reach in cooler on front cash out area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. 1 employee **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-06: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
78
Sep 5, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg larva by back kitchen exit on floor. **Warning**
35A-23-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over straw berries walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line. **Warning**
35A-05-4
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. 1 employee **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead by dry storage underneath shelf 1 dead roach under three compartment sink 3 dead underneath ice machine 1 dead under prep table by rice maker. 1 dead under prep sink by hand washing sink. 4 dead under prep reach in cooler cash payment service line 2 dead on roach trap underneath reach in cooler on service line 3 dead underneath reach in cooler on service line **Warning**
35A-03-4
52
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored with cooked fish. operator discarded fish. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in 74F water on counter. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door storing gloves. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by backdoor
27-16-5
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. Operator discarded fish. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in corner, scoops and strainer.
24-18-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Frontline
21-12-4
52
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
64
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining salmon and tuna. Discussed with manager.
14-86-1
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Containers of cane syrup on floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Water bottle on prep table. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense rice. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk bin of sugar not labeled. Manager labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Multiple utensils for drinks and rice in standing water. Manager removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
55
Dec 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Failure to maintain freezing records on nonexempt fish for 90 days.
01D-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink at front counter area blocked by container. Manager removed. Hand sink by triple sink blocked by soap container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of boba cooler soiled.
23-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Lulu last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Lulu on file is from Mar 4, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Lulu?
Across the inspection record, “wet wiping cloth not stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke Lulu.
How does Poke Lulu compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Poke Lulu most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Poke Lulu's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Lulu have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poke Lulu 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 Lulu inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Lulu is inspected around three times per year on average.
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