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
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed licenses expired 12/1/24. Please renew at www.myfloridalicense.com
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded.
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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.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded.
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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.
Single-service articles improperly stored.Observed single use napkins on floor in office.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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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
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.
Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walkin cooler in disrepair. Employee stated waiting for part.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Dumpster rusted out on bottom.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed condensation dripping in walk in cooler.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitary bucket in hand wash sink. Corrected by removing.
Bathroom facility in disrepair.Observed Mens bathroom out of order. Plumber was called according to manager.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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.
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.