Pokeworks
Last inspected: Sep 9, 2025
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Pokeworks has 11 inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Sep 9, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
Pokeworks' latest score of 86 sits above the Tampa average of 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device. - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-09: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jul 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Mop sink has a splitter with no back flow protection device.
29-34-4
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. No line level employees have serve safe certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup in double door freezing by ice machine.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on handle on front line.
10-20-4
70
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink hose splitter without vacuum breaker at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: No vacuum breaker at time of callback **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: Spoke with manager on employee phone. No manager food handler training at time of callback **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: No proof at time of callback **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-19: No proof provided at time of callback **Admin Complaint**
11-26-1
64
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
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. On warning from inspection conducted on 3/18/2025. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. On warning from inspection conducted on 3/18/2025. **Warning**
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. Sent to manager at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. On warning from inspection conducted on 3/18/2025. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on watch on prep table. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in freezer door handle broke.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging on side near register.
10-20-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Next to 2 compartment sink.
31B-04-4
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Plastic spoons not all facing the same direction.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet wiping cloth on prep table.
21-12-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in green tea and black tea.
14-01-5
47
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink hose splitter without vacuum breaker at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-20: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
64
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Observed salmon sold raw with operator unable to provide parasite destruction for salmon at time of inspection **Warning**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed mop sink hose splitter without vacuum breaker at time of inspection. **Warning**
29-42-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice bucket stored in hand wash sink in Peru storage room at time of inspection. Operator removed ice bucket during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cell phone stored on prep table next to rice cookers. Operator moved phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Observed wash sink set up next to sanitize sink without a rinse sink. Operator set up wash, rinse and sanitize sink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-13-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food stored on walk in cooler floor at time of inspection. **Warning**
08B-38-4
43
Oct 24, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Salmon has no parasite destruction salmon must be cooked before serving.
01D-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna thawing in food preparation sink with no running water.
06-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink stored on food preparation table in back kitchen area. Manager discarded drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at hand washing sink by office area.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop sitting on floor by back door preventing proper air drying.
42-01-4
70
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. No proof of CFM at the time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: No proof of CFM at the time of inspection. **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-10: Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. **Time Extended**
31B-05-4
82
Mar 16, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Dec 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle with blue liquid unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door has gap.
35B-01-4
86
Jul 14, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. For Blair J., Kuylen J. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: No proof of employee training. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Admin Complaint**
53B-01-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 79f next to cooked rice. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-14: Observed scoop in 78F water next to cooked rice. operator removed scoop and put in into the sink. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokeworks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pokeworks on file is from Sep 9, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pokeworks?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pokeworks.
How does Pokeworks compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Pokeworks most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Pokeworks' inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Pokeworks have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Pokeworks 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 Pokeworks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pokeworks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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