POKEBOWL STATION
1800 W UNIVERSITY AVE · GAINESVILLE · Alachua County · FL 32603
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line: tuna 50, salmon 49°. Fish package is cut open, and placed in a room temperature bowl to be broken up. Then placed in a small room temperature bowl for front line service. These items are now iced down. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple cans of spray Febreeze and hand conditioner stored over liquid chocolate. The cans were moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 2
05-08-4Intermediate – No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: the digital probe thermometer was not operable upon inspection. Batteries were found and it now functions and is accurate. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
53B-02-5Intermediate – 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. Observed: only 2 certificates when there are multiple employees over 60 days.
Basic 3
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: multiple drinks on a prep table or next to guest food or single serve items. The staff started to make changes to keep one area for employee drinks only. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: green wash cloth used under a cutting board in the prep area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall over the 3 compartment sink is soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 1:03 PM.
Violation category totals
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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.