POKE FALLS
6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217 · SOUTH PASADENA · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
14-15-4High Priority – Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage – direct contact with food. Rice stored directly in trash can in kitchen.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish eggs (49F – Cold Holding, retemped at 40F); cream cheese (47F – Cold Holding, retemped at 43F); cooked egg (47F – Cold Holding, retemped at 40F); krab stick (47F – Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) Operator placed all items in walk in cooler, all retemped 43F or below. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board at front counter on deli cooler has staining. -cutting board behind front counter in prep area is heavily grooved and stained and no longer cleanable. -cutting board on prep table at kitchen entrance grooved and stained
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand wash sink by three compartment sink blocked by boxes on floor and brooms. Operator moved items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -sponge stored in hand wash sink in kitchen by office -hand wash sink behind soda cooler at front counter was full of items being stored in it. Operator removed items from the hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink by three compartment sink. Operator put soap out. **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Manager's mom comes in periodically and helps with food preparation tasks, no proof of food handler training.
31B-06-4Intermediate – Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator put paper towels out. ** **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 9
22-20-5Basic – Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
14-09-4Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -cutting board behind front counter in prep area is heavily grooved and stained and no longer cleanable. –cutting board on prep table at kitchen entrance grooved and stained
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. – employee foods stored in reach in prep cooler in kitchen, both in the top compartment and bottom compartment. -employee foods stored throughout walk in cooler -employee foods stored with dry storage restaurant items -employee foods stored throughout reach in freezer Discussed with operator consolidating employee items to bottom shelves and clearly labeling employee areas
08B-38-4Basic – Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and kitchen. -boxes of produce in walk in cooler -containers of pickled onions, soy sauce, boxes of dry onions in kitchen **Repeat Violation**
36-68-5Basic – Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -hood system has accumulation of grease
38-01-4Basic – Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen over prep table and dry storage areas are partially disconnected and hanging off.
40-01-4Basic – No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee items such as food and personal belongings can be found throughout the kitchen and warewash area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides of cook line equipment
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls under hood system have accumulation of grease
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:57 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.