The Poke Company
Last inspected: Mar 26, 2025
35
Score
Going back to 2023, The Poke Company has four inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Mar 26, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 12 violations per visit lately, up from roughly six violations before.
The city-wide average sits at 76, which The Poke Company's 35 doesn't quite reach. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
4
Inspections
3
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 26, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2025 **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink sanitizer at 0ppm, refilled sanitizer sink, quaternary sanitizer at 200ppm now **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-43-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. All cooking equipment has been removed, dish machine removed, waffle maker, toaster oven, mixer added, menu has been changed from poke concept to ice cream and desserts **Warning**
51-16-7
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
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee chewing gum while preparing food or while in a food prep/food storage/warewashing area. Employee discarded gum **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-09-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food in reach in cooler above restaurant items in back prep area, personal food removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - No waste receptacle installed at handwash sink provided with disposable towels. No trash can at hand sink in back area **Warning**
33-38-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Warning**
42-01-4
35
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee touched high lighter pen to write on paper receipt than placed gloves on for food preparation
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Bowl food choices for bases do not show an indication of what is served raw. Manager labeled paperwork at time of inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked chicken in standing water. Employee drained water and had continuous water flow **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocado over ready to eat carrots reach in cooler behind bowl prep service area. Employee removed to proper storage **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on prep table. Employee removed from prep table **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Jul 19, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Fresh salmon served raw, operator showed up during inspection and produced the parasite destruction letter **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Salmon
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. salmon (47F - Cold Holding) manager iced product; raw salmon (52F - Cold Holding),see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (131F - Hot Holding); white rice (129F - Hot Holding) manager turned rice warmer up to reheat rice **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
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 still in the original packaging
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
50
May 24, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Poke Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Poke Company on file is from Mar 26, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
How does The Poke Company compare to other restaurants in Land O' Lakes?
The Poke Company most recently scored 35 out of 100, which is lower than the Land O' Lakes average of 76.
Has The Poke Company's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at The Poke Company have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Poke Company 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 The Poke Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Poke Company is inspected around two times per year on average.
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