The Poké Company
Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025
55
Score
Public records show six inspections at The Poké Company stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 6, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Delray Beach average 71, so The Poké Company trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
55
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
74
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition...Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale...cauliflower rice time marked 11 to 3 at front line .
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit...spicy tuna 45°, spicy salmon 45°, diced tuna 48°, diced salmon 49° in front cold hold table being held less than four hours , manager time marked **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale...cauliflower rice time marked 11 to 3 at front line . Employee discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/.. manager came at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
50
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit....hot holding beef 130° at front line steam table being held less than four hours, after starring food get 137° and manager higher the temperature gage . **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing...some food evidence ( carrots, avocado, cauliflower) in handwashing sink at front line.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No hot running water at three-compartment sink...provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-06-4
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink...provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation...at front rarer counter cut avocado with sticker . Discussed with manager. Manager moved avocado to wash **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-39-4
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.....tuna in commercial ROP packaging with instructions that removed fish while thawing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
52
Jan 30, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. At front line prep table; employee began cutting through stickers attached to avocados. Discussed with operator, operator instructed employee to remove stickers prior to washing/cutting. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
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. At double door stainless reach in cooler; commercially processed ROP tuna labeled to remain frozen until use no longer frozen. Operator removed from ROP. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
90
Aug 3, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation....ponzu sauce date marked 7/10 in reach in cooler . Stop sale issue . Manager discarded food. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container...rice spoons stored outside of the rice container at front line . Manager moved . **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name....tempura flake, spices, wasabi, sauce at front line . Manager labeled **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Poké Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Poké Company on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Poké Company?
Across the inspection record, “raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Poké Company.
How does The Poké Company compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
The Poké Company most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has The Poké Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Poké Company have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Poké Company means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The Poké Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Poké Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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