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POKE EXPRESS

3100 SW COLLEGE RD STE 202-5 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34474

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateFebruary 21, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3495454
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8866281
DBPR license5202389

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate0 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#1High Priority08A-13-5

High Priority – Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table – no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. At the front counter area, raw salmon above krab and lettuce, manager moved. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach-in cooler at the prep area, raw beef 47F and 48F, aManager moved beef to freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 5

#3Intermediate12A-03-4

Intermediate – Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Female employee rinsed hands in triple sink after handling raw chicken, Manager instructed to use handwashing sink. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#4Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink at the back area, measuring cup inside sink, manager removed.

#5Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No current manager certification for the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate11-26-1

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. For one male employee.

#7Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handwash sinks no soap, manager provided. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 14, 2026 2:37 PM.

Violation category totals
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
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.