U Poke Spot

5001 E Fowler Ave Unit F, Tampa, FL 33617

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Mar 18, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, U Poke Spot has eight inspections in the public record. U Poke Spot was last inspected on Mar 18, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface”, showing up three times.

Compared to the broader Tampa restaurant scene, where the average is 79, 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

Mar 18, 2026

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable in the front service area near hand washing sink.

14-09-4

Oct 7, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed an employee washing a knife in the front handwashing sink.

31A-11-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-17-4

Mar 25, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink next to the three compartment sink.

31B-03-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a black mold like substance on the gaskets to the reach in and walk in cooler.

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**

14-17-4

Dec 9, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Mar 18, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Nov 2, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.

02C-02-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Manager moved tongs and placed in container. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Dec 20, 2022

Complaint Full

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 1 live roach under soda station **Warning**

35A-05-4

High Priority - Dented can present. See stop sale. **Warning**

01B-01-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Sushi rice in front counter. Manager time marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03F-02-5

Intermediate - Toxic substance/chemical on premise that is not required for the operation of establishment. Observed incense on prep shelf by spices. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-04-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen salmon thawingon sheet pan on prep table. Manager moved to cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

06-01-5

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed1 dead roach in gasket of reach in freezer **Warning**

35A-03-4

Basic - Damaged food not properly segregated. Observed dented can of pineapple on back shelf. Manager removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08B-20-4

Oct 19, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was U Poke Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at U Poke Spot on file is from Mar 18, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at U Poke Spot?

Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at U Poke Spot.

How does U Poke Spot compare to other restaurants in Tampa?

U Poke Spot most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Tampa average of 79.

Has U Poke Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at U Poke Spot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at U Poke Spot 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 U Poke Spot inspected?

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

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