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ISLAND FIN POKE

5844 BEE RIDGE RD STE 2, Sarasota FL 34233 · (941) 867-7653

Last inspected Aug 10, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats34
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6805945
Grade history
SEP 24
FEB 25
JUL 25
OCT 25
AUG 26
≈ ERRATIC

5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Aug 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 29, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed Jasper working since June without training certificate.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Observed no employee training. Admin Complaint
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Return visit Dec 29, 2025 · Time Extended
Oct 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed Jasper working since June without training certificate.
Intermediate/53B-01-5
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use napkins on floor in office.
Basic/25-05-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Basic/33-12-4
Feb 5, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized.Observed quaternary in buckets and triple sink at approximately 100-150.
High priority/22-43-4
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Basic/33-12-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walkin cooler in disrepair. Employee stated waiting for part.
Basic/14-11-5
Sep 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Basic/33-12-4
Equipment in poor repair.Observed condensation dripping in walk in cooler.
Basic/14-11-5
May 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitary bucket in hand wash sink. Corrected by removing.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed Mens bathroom out of order. Plumber was called according to manager.
Basic/32-05-4
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Printed and signed during inspection.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site

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.