Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

OCALA POKE GO

3131 SW COLLEGE RD #406 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 16, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3434851
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723877
DBPR license5203256

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
4 High Priority5 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 4

#5High Priority12A-05-4

High Priority – Employee used tobacco, ate, or drank then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee at cookline drank from personal drink cup with gloved hands, then proceeded to cut carrots using the same gloves hands. Inspector had employee stop, wash hands, and change gloves before continuing to work at cookline.

#6High Priority08A-14-5

High Priority – Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. Pans containing raw salmon and raw tuna stored on shelf directly above containers of mayonnaise and other sauces inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager placed all raw fish on the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#7High Priority08A-20-5

High Priority – Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Pan containing raw chicken wings stored on shelf above box containing raw shell eggs inside reach-in cooler in back of kitchen. Manager moved the raw chicken to the bottom shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing dish soap and water mixture on shelf above box containing plastic forks at cookline. Manager removed spray bottle from area during this inspection. Two jugs of degreaser stored on shelf beside clean pans and pan lids in warewash area. Manager moved the degreaser to the chemical storage shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate53A-04-6

Intermediate – Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ One general manager who stated she has been employed more than 30 days does not have her certified food manager certificate.

#10Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Mixing spoon and sponge stored inside handwash sink at front counter. Inspector removed both items from the handwash sink before washing hands. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#11Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Four employees working in kitchen with no food handler training. Manager stated the four employees have been employed more than 60 days. Inspector provided manager a list of food handler training programs during this inspection.

#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Five employees working with food who do not have food handler training and have not signed the employee health reporting agreement. Inspector provided manager a copy of the employee health reporting agreement via email during this inspection.

#13Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink near three-compartment sink. Manager replenished hand soap during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 4

#1Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on shelf above prep table and cutting boards in back of kitchen. Employee removed drink cup from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee purse sitting on shelf above prep table and cutting boards in back of kitchen. Manager removed purse from shelf during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Wet nested clear plastic pans on clean dish storage shelf near dish machine. Manager moved all pans to the warewash area to be resanitized. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. One jug of frying oil stored on floor at cookline. Manager removed the frying oil from the floor during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 29, 2026 1:28 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
3 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.