KONA POKE
1675 W NEW HAVEN AVE, Melbourne FL 32904
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
OCT 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice was put out at 2pm
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in back area is used for thawing foods
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 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. New employee Claire, signed during inspection.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. All employee training expired 2-26, 4-26 expired
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In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Manager dumped water with utensils and is heating water.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks and spoons in cup on front counter. Manager inverted utensils
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 5 one lbs packages of tuna found thawed and not removed from packaging. Operator discarded.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding in back kitchen exterior wall torn off from earlier water leak, to be repaired.
Equipment in poor repair. Make table serving line, top of far right door gasket torn.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor tile at server line broken near deck drain.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw in vacuum sealed packaging baring indicator label for thawing requirements. 18 one lbs tuna packages and 6 one lbs salmon packages bearing label not removed from packaging. All fish still frozen, educated operator.
Oct 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Rice was put out at 2pm
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Window cleaner and towel hanging on side of hand sink on front counter
Food stored on floor. Case of soda on floor next to soda dispenser rack
Sep 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Seared salmon thawed without opening Reduced oxygen packaging
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. macaroni salad 46 F - cold holding; surimi 46 F - cold holding; recommend rapid chill- operator removed and replaced affected items
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Glass cleaner stored on front hand wash sink- manager removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Glass cleaner and rags on front hand wash sink items removed
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Seared tuna in walk in cooler
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Sugar container and drink bottles on bottom shelf of table next to store room door
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
Oct 20, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Timers weren't set for four hour hold, operator corrected for time
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in clear bin front counter
Sep 19, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Timers weren't set for four hour hold, operator corrected for time
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On screen menu, to go menu, and in store menu no asterisks for raw item spicy tuna bites
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in clear bin front counter
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. See stop sale. Timers weren't set for four hour hold, operator corrected for time
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. On screen menu, to go menu, and in store menu no asterisks for raw item spicy tuna bites
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. No consumer advisory on printed Togo menus and in store menus
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Unlabeled white substance in clear bin front counter
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.