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POKE FALLS

2102 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 8132781002

Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats13
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA3915776
Grade history
SEP 23
MAR 24
JAN 25
OCT 25
▲ GETTING WORSE

4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
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Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Oct 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findings
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Tested at 0ppm. Operator added sanitizer, tested at 200ppm. Advised operator to sanitize dishes already washed.
High priority/22-43-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over roe and salmon in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in hand sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Prepared salmon and tofu in walk in cooler not date marked.
Intermediate/02C-02-5
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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. Observed for 1 employee.
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowls.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos on prep table. Employees drink removed.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Rice paddle handle touching food in sushi rice. Operator placed correctly.
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Jan 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty smoothie container in bottom of hand washing sink in service line.
Intermediate/31A-11-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container being used for scoop in bulk rice.
Basic/14-01-5
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Taster spoons on frontline with food contact surface up.
Basic/25-02-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass in sink
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Ceiling tile missing.
Basic/36-36-4
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Basic/12B-07-4/Repeat Violation
Open dumpster lid.
Basic/33-16-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed to operator
Intermediate/11-27-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed Han drink used as a dump sink Observed a cup in hand sink in service area
Intermediate/31A-09-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to scoop ice from cooler on service line
Basic/14-01-5
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
Basic/12B-07-4

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.