Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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POKEMAN

1949 N PINE ISLAND RD · PLANTATION · Broward County · FL 33322

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3348809
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8368069
DBPR license1625499

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedOctober 31, 2023 4:18 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedNovember 1, 2023 1:25 PM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRoach & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#7High Priority35A-02-6

High Priority – Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Throughout establishment. Observed 1 flying insect landing on hand towel at handwash sink at front counter. 2 flying insects flying around mop area next to office. One flying insect flying around and landing on dirty utensils in three compartment sink

#8High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Walk-in cooler Observed paper towel used to cover containers of tuna. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#9High Priority14-31-5

High Priority – Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Walk-in cooler Observed non food grade bag used to hold cuts of meat. Manager removed and placed in food grade bags. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10High Priority35A-05-4

High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Through establishment Observed One live roach crawling between reach in cooler and green low boy with micro wave One live roach under salad preparation table cooler Approximately 3 live roaches under counter across from flip top cooler at front counter. 1 live roach crawling in wall in office area 1 live roach crawling on floor in front of three compartment sink.

#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler at front counter. Observed: Imitation crab (47F – cold holding); Shrimp (46F – cold holding) ; Eel (45F – cold holding); Eggs (46F – cold holding); Pork strips (46F – cold holding); Fish eggs ( 46F – cold holding); Cooked mushrooms (46F – cold holding) Low boy cooler next to flip top cooler Observed chicken (46F – Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items have been out of temperature for over four hours. See stop sale **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler at front counter. Observed: tuna (46F – Cold Holding); salmon (47F – Cold Holding) Per operator, items were taken from walk-in cooler today. Items were out of temp for approximately 2.5 hours prior to inspection. Items were placed in walk in cooler to cool. Observed: Imitation crab (47F – cold holding); Shrimp (46F – cold holding) ; Eel (45F – cold holding); Eggs (46F – cold holding); Pork strips (46F – cold holding); Fish eggs ( 46F – cold holding); Cooked mushrooms (46F – cold holding); Low boy cooler next to flip top cooler Observed chicken (46F – Cold Holding) Per operator, items were not prepared or packaged today. Items have been out of temperature for over four hours. See stop sale. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-SiteStop Sale

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate11-27-4

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. Procedure sent to manager to be printed and posted. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#14Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Back of house across from reach in freezer. Observed hand wash sink used to hold strainer. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate11-26-1

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. Form sent to manager to be printed and signed by employees. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Back of house- below table holding cooking equipment next to door. No handle bowl used to portion sugar.

#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. Throughout establishment Observed 1 dead roach in hand wash sink across from reach in cooler in back of house. 1 dead roach in walk way at front counter. 2 dead roaches on prep table containing cooking equipment next to door. Approximately 4 dead roaches between reach in cooler and green low boy with micro wave at front counter. 2 dead roaches on floor between tables across from walk-in cooler. 4 dead roaches on floor in office area. 1 dead roach on avantco cooking equipment in back of house. Approximately 5 dead roaches under three compartment sink. 1 dead roach in walk way at front counter.

#3Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Prep table containing cooking equipment next to door. Observed employee cell phone on prep table. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Kitchen area. Observed Food stored on floor next to walk in cooler. Food stored on floor in walk-in cooler.

#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front counter Observed low boy cooler gasket soiled with an accumulation of debris.

#6Basic21-12-4

Basic – Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Front counter next to flip to cooler. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:28 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 21 · Wiping cloths, linens and laundry facilities
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
3 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.