POKE POKE
2522 S FALKENBURG RD, SUITE 200 · TAMPA · Hillsborough County · FL 33619
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature. **Warning**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen. **Warning**
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
Basic 4
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen **Warning**
16-13-5Basic – Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has wash and sanitize bay set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator washed lid then sanitized and lastly rinsed. Inspection spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures. **Warning**
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at boba station. **Warning**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:37 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.