KONA POKE
1813 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford FL 32771 · 321.363.4171
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 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. -white rice, operator started timer
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Sydney B.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler green shelves
Jul 23, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -"protein" reach-in cooler: cooked shrimp 46 F, raw salmon 47F, raw tuna 47F, per operator less than 4 hours. Operator relocated to metal containers with lids to rapidly cool
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. -sushi rice, brown rice, and cauliflower rice, operator started timers
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ -Sydney B.
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -boba utensils stored in standing water 66F, operator discarded water
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler green shelves
Feb 9, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -green shelves in walk-in cooler lightly soiled
Dec 9, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -pre-seared tuna 45-50F, per operator less than 2.5 hours stored in front counter reach-in cooler, operator switched product from plastic container to stainless steel container and placed a lid on top to rapidly cool
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -"Spicy Tuna Taco" on digital menu
Water filter not maintained according to manufacturer's instructions. -water filter dated 12/17/2018
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -green shelves in walk-in cooler lightly soiled
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container, operator labeled
Jul 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. -employee failed to wash hands prior to putting on gloves to scoop rice after ringing up customer at register, operator educated employee and they removed their gloves, washed their hands, and put on new gloves
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Sydney
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -multiple employee beverages on prep tables, operator relocated
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -walk-in cooler floor underneath shelves
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -plastic spoons, operator inverted
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar container lacking label, operator labeled
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate6 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. -white rice, operator started timer
Employee with artificial nails/nail polish working with exposed food without wearing intact gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -self-service drink dispenser ice chute has an accumulation of pink, mold-like substance
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. -QUATERNARY AMMONIA
No soap provided at handwash sink. -handwash sink in men's bathroom, soap dispenser removed from wall
Ceiling tile missing. -ceiling tile over rear prep area
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights over rear prep area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Plumbing system in disrepair. -pvc drain pipe underneath prep sink
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -grout between tiles above triple sink has an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Sep 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw tuna stored over cut mango cubes, operator removed tuna
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. -white rice and brown rice containers lacking time marking, operator set timers
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. -white cutting board hanging over triple sink stained
Bathroom facility not clean. -men's bathroom toilet soiled
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. -walk-in cooler: 2 packages ground tuna, operator discarded
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and headphones stored on dry storage rack, operator removed
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. -lights over dry storage area
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -plastic behind ice chute on self-service beverage station is soiled
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls in dishwashing area have a light accumulation of black, mold-like substance
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -employee "A" expired
Ceiling tile missing. -in storeroom
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -ceiling vents in both restrooms -storeroom ceiling vent
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. -tuna in walk in cooler removed from freezer at time of inspection and still frozen solid, but bags not slit. Employee counseled by operator to slit bags
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -beverage container above food in storage area
Food stored on floor. -soy sauce bucket. Corrected by operator
Open dumpster lid.
Mar 12, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -sample spoons
Jan 11, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 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. -cauliflower rice, per operator less than 30 minutes, operator marked time
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards soiled
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. -spicy tuna bites on digital menu hung over front counter
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -employee K expired 11/26/22
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. -sauce buckets -operator moved
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk in cooler door gaskets
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -sample spoons
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Packaged food not labeled as specified by law.
Equipment in poor repair. -one of the walk-in freezer fans not working
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. -Provided Choking First Aid Procedures poster and operator posted.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -walk-in cooler fan covers soiled
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -unwrapped plastic sample spoons
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls above triple sink have an accumulation of black, mold-like substance
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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.