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OCEAN POKE

5353 N. SOCRUM LOOP RD., Lakeland FL 33809 · 863-940-3408

Last inspected Jan 5, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6308551
Grade history
JAN 24
JUL 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
▼ IMPROVING

5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, dirt. Observed on exterior sides of self serve fountain drink machine.
Basic/23-03-4
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 28, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
Food stored on floor. Observed container of rice in dry food storage area, employee removed from floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
Jul 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Jan 8, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice utensil in water 77F. at front counter.
Basic/10-07-4
Aug 14, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 02/01/2023
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form and operator posted.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided operator with form and filled out.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-14-5

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.