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KONA POKE

3030 E SEMORAN BLVD 236, Apopka FL 32703 · 321-972-4493

Last inspected Feb 27, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats20
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6905477
Grade history
APR 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 19 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Feb 27, 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 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw fish over ready to eat food product in walk in cooler
High priority/08A-05-6
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. -raw fish thawed in ROP package with instructions to remove before thawing
High priority/01B-13-4
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.
Basic/06-09-1
Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. -needed flashlight to see in walk in cooler
Basic/38-04-4
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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -sugar bin under prep table
Basic/02D-01-5/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Nov 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Manager onsite approximate 6 months - no certification available
Intermediate/53A-07-6/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-05-5/Warning
Food stored on floor. Box sodas on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Several packs of tuna/salmon sitting in a bus tub of water defrosting
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Mar 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 23, 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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Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket tested 0 ppm, operator corrected to 200 ppm
Basic/21-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to hose bibb.
High priority/29-34-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Shrimp thawing in hand sink near walk-in cooler. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Sink next to walk-in cooler. Manager added towels.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. New menu has asterisks next to raw items, missing consumer advisory on menu, operator pulled laminated menu off rack, reader board does has consumer advisory
Intermediate/02B-01-5
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of rice in product
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Grab and go products in display case needs restaurant name and address on label
Basic/02D-03-4

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.