Pokeman
Last inspected: Feb 13, 2026
50
Score
Inspectors have visited Pokeman 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 13, 2026. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Employee personal items stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Restaurants in Plantation average 77, so Pokeman trails the local norm. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
50
Oct 24, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No parasite destruction for Atlantic salmon. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-24: No parasite destruction form onsite. **Admin Complaint**
01D-01-5
86
Oct 23, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
37
Jan 29, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk-in cooler; unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat items in walk-in cooler.
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone stored on prep table in holding dumpling steamer in kitchen. Employee removed cell phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage stored on prep table next to drink mixes. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
86
Nov 14, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored above unwashed vegetables onion and cucumber in walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-14: Still observed. PIC removed and stored appropriately. **Admin Complaint**
08A-04-5
86
Nov 13, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
50
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. - Reach in freezer - Observed partially cooked pork stored above pre-fried shrimp. - Observed raw fish stored over ripe peeled banana. **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. - Reach in freezer Observed cuts of pork stored in non food grade bags. **Warning**
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front counter cold holding unit. Observed shrimp (45F - Cold Holding); tuna (47F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (45F - Cold Holding); eel (50F - cold holding). Per operator. Items were not prepared or portioned today. Items have been out of temperature for approximately 30 mins. Employee placed items in walk-in cooler to allow rapid cooling. Second temperature shrimp (42F - Cold Holding); tuna (40F - Cold Holding); boiled eggs (43F - Cold Holding); eel (40F - cold holding). **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. - Front Counter Observed hand wash sink used to hold dirty utensils. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. - Front counter Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink. Employee placed paper towel at station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Christian L, Diego M, Paulina S. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. - Throughout establishment Observed: - One dead roach below cold holding unit. - Two dead roaches between reach in cooler and prep table holding microwave. - Approximately 3 dead roaches in box holding plastic wrap. - One dead roach on top of paper towel dispenser. Employee cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. - Walk-in cooler Observed buckets of beverage stored on floor in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - Front counter next to cooling unit. Observed in use utensils held in standing water at 89F. **Warning**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Front counter Observed an accumulation of old food in juice sealing machine. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. - below prep table next to exit door -Observed opened bags of sugar not stored protected. -Observed opened bags of salt not stored protected. -Observed opened box of pre fried shrimp not covered or protected in reach in freezer. Employee stored items appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in a way that does not allow proper air drying. Employee stored mop appropriately to allow proper air drying. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. - Prep table next to exit door. Observed wet wiping cloth held on prep table. Inspector educated employees about the proper storage of wet wiping cloth. Wiping cloth placed in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Below pre table next to exit door - Observed no handle bowl used to dispense salt. - Observed no handle bowl used to dispense sugar. **Warning**
14-01-5
29
Nov 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed: One live roach on service bags at front counter prep area. Approximately 10 live roaches in cling film box across from reach in cooler in kitchen. Owner discarded box with roaches and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Observed two live roaches crawling from front counter onto glass food protector at front counter. Owner killed one and sanitized the area. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Observed Paulina S and Diego M **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: **Time Extended**
53B-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front counter Observed ice machine at front counter with an accumulation of black mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-21: Still observed. **Time Extended**
22-20-5
74
Nov 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Form sent to manager to be printed and signed by employees. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-01: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
90
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored above RTE rotisserie chicken in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs stored above unwashed cucumbers in walk-in cooler. Operator reversed. Emailed operator safe storage flyer. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed ice chute for boba drinks to be soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed bowls on clean dish rack not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. #1: Observed employee cell phone on prep surface near where boba pearls are cooked. PIC removed. #2: Observed designated tray of employee personal belongings stored on clean dish rack. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed area near ice dispenser to have standing water. Operator mopped up at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at front younger prep table. Operator moved rags back to sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokeman last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pokeman on file is from Feb 13, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pokeman?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pokeman.
How does Pokeman compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Pokeman most recently scored 50 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Pokeman's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pokeman have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pokeman 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 Pokeman inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pokeman is inspected around three times per year on average.
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