ISLAND FIN POKE
345 BEACHWALK SHORE DR, St.Johns FL 32259 · 917.612.3483
Last inspected Aug 26, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2024
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5 inspections trending up, 16 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 1, 2025.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. No proof available for frozen salmon. Operator obtained letter stating all frozen seafood meets parasite destruction parameters.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm).
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Door closers missing on both restroom doors.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in Charge at start of inspection not able to provide last inspection report. Owner arrived during inspection, report available on his phone.
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. At back kitchen, container identified as baking soda used to absorb odors, not labeled.
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee returned from bathroom and began to handle clean equipment and wash dishes without asking hands first.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice (129F - Hot Holding) in rice warmer at front line, per employee rice was made and out in warmer less then 1 hour ago, operator began to order new warmer during inspection.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of to go lids and containers on floor in back storage room.
Sep 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. avocado cream (45F - Cold Holding) in squeeze bottle over fill line in top section of reach in cooler at front counter, per employee cream was placed in cooler about 1 hour ago, cream placed in bottom of cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test strips of any kind.
Aug 12, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 12, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired on June 1, 2025.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Green chemical and Clorox cleaner stored over container of clean utensils on storage rack by walk in cooler. Also, hand soap on rack by walk in cooler stored over single service cups and lids.
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. No procedures available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment uses quaternary ammonium for sanitizer. No test strips available.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled spray bottle with green liquid on storage rack next to walk in cooler.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster available. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Wiping cloth solution behind front counter tested at 0ppm quaternary ammonium. Person in charge remade solution to 200ppm quaternary ammonium.
Sep 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed establishment without consumer advisory. Inspector will provide copy of consumer advisory.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 CO2 tanks next to soda station not adequately secured. Operator will have handy man secure bot tanks.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed establishment without Covered waste receptacle for unisex bathrooms. Operator has trash cans on order.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed establishment without choking poster. Inspector will provide copy of choking poster.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.