Tropical Poke Cafe

13714 Little Rd, Hudson, FL 34667

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Tropical Poke Cafe has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Tropical Poke Cafe was last inspected on Dec 16, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Hudson restaurant scene, where the average is 84, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Oct 16, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lia K. **Warning**

53A-02-7

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

51-13-4

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**

51-18-6

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface is soiled with food debris. The rim of the rice warmer is coated with old, dried rice. **Warning**

23-03-4

Basic - The floor behind the long freezer in the back is soiled and has an accumulation of debris. **Warning**

36-73-4

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Mar 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Sep 20, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Sep 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Squid Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Imitation Krab (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese - Colby Jack, Swiss, Mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); Corn (47F - Cold Holding) in front line cooler. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink for employees disconnected to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator stated sink is being used in a pending repair. **Warning**

31A-12-4

Jan 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed water jugs stored on floor next to water dispensing machine in seating area. Operator moved and stored off of floor. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-38-4

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored in container above ready-to-eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Scallops (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Tuna (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Fish Roe (45F - Cold Holding) in front reach-in cooler on assembly line. Operator stated the cooler is in a defrost cycle. Discussed importance of temperature of all time/temperature control for safety foods remaining 41F or below with no fluctuation in cold holding equipment. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

03A-02-5

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while preparing food on make line. **Warning**

13-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Warning**

22-20-5

Feb 22, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored above ready-to-eat tofu and sauce in walk-in cooler. Employee moved. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees on make line at front counter. Operator placed sign. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-04-4

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler shell eggs over bread. Operator discarded eggs **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Basic - Waste line from ice machine draining into hand wash sink. Operator put bucket under machine collect water. **Corrected On-Site**

29-15-4

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open bottle of water on prep table in back room, operator moved to desk area. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-07-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tropical Poke Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tropical Poke Cafe on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tropical Poke Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Tropical Poke Cafe.

How does Tropical Poke Cafe compare to other restaurants in Hudson?

Tropical Poke Cafe most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Hudson average of 84.

Has Tropical Poke Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tropical Poke Cafe 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 Tropical Poke Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Tropical Poke Cafe is inspected around three times per year on average.

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