Straw Hat Poke

631 West Madison St, Unit 135, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show six inspections at Straw Hat Poke stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 13, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around one violation each.

When inspectors have written things up, “food stored on floor” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to the broader Tallahassee restaurant scene, where the average is 88, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 13, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Did not observe paper towels at hand wash sink by front counter.

31B-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on prep table.

21-12-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed rice on floor in storage area. Operator placed rice 6 inches off the floor during time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Dec 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed the hand washing sink located by the register with a sponge and a wash cloth inside of the hand washing sink. Observed the operator remove the sponge and rag from inside of the hand washing sink. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a case of water on the floor by the reach-in freezer. Observed the operator remove the case of water from the floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Sep 29, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 8, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Straw Hat Poke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Straw Hat Poke on file is from Mar 13, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Straw Hat Poke?

Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Straw Hat Poke.

How does Straw Hat Poke compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Straw Hat Poke most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Straw Hat Poke's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Straw Hat Poke have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Straw Hat Poke 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 Straw Hat Poke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Straw Hat Poke is inspected around two times per year on average.

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