The Poke Company
Last inspected: Mar 12, 2026
67
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at The Poke Company, the earliest from 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 12, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
“Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Tampa facility scores 79, putting The Poke Company on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 12, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product.8 bags of raw fish in rop bag not removed from packaging.
01B-03-5
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched phone with same gloves than began food preparation
12A-09-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at 10 ppm disscued
21-08-4
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. 8 bags of raw fish in reach in cooler back storage **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
67
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Not set up **Time Extended**
22-43-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ 4 employees no food manager present - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Mary watts serve safe **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: Still observed **Time Extended**
13-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
70
Aug 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0 ppm
22-43-4
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0 ppm employees are using quaternary sanitation for three compartment sink.
22-41-4
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/ 4 employees no food manager present
53A-05-6
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. Raw tuna manager removed from rop bags.
06-09-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee
13-04-4
58
Jan 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Incorrect placement of breaker, needs to be moved to end of splitter with long spray hose. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under equipment and under soda dispenser
36-73-4
78
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.broken part on order
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Non-service animals permitted in the premises of the establishment. Discussed rules for non service animals in an establishment, directed them to the ADA website for further guidance.
35A-22-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
67
Sep 22, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Salmon stored on non food grade paper towels.
14-86-1
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One fly in back kitchen area.
35A-02-6
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.
11-27-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets inside reach in cooler on front line are torn.
23-03-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocado,jalapeño not washed before preparation. Staff washed produce. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-39-4
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-19: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
90
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
29-42-4
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 operator via email **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. **Warning**
53A-02-7
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For dish machine **Warning**
16-37-1
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. Sent to operator via email **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator replaced chemicals **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
16-55-4
50
Jan 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Backflow device not located for convenient service or maintenance access. Mop sink has a splitter with no Backflow protection device.
29-38-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Employee printed last inspection report. **Corrected On-Site**
51-18-6
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Water leaking in a pan inside reach in cooler on cooks line.
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bottles of food used for cooking has no labeling of ingredients inside reach in cooler on front line.
02D-01-5
82
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee doing dishes. Employee is scraping off dirty dishes and the putting away clean dishes. Discussed proper hand washing. Same employee was also going from doing dishes to working with he rice cookers to prepare/finish off the batch. Gloves were put on but no hand washing in between. Discussed with employee that hand washing is important when switching tasks. **Repeat Violation**
12A-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Restocked. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Poke Company last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Poke Company on file is from Mar 12, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Poke Company?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Poke Company.
How does The Poke Company compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
The Poke Company most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has The Poke Company's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Poke 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 Poke 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 Poke Company inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Poke Company is inspected around three times per year on average.
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