POKE FALLS
2102 W BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 8132781002
Last inspected Oct 6, 2025 · 4 visits since September 2023
4 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Tongs in hand sink. Operator removed.
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.
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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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in bulk sugar. Operator removed bowls.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Thermos on prep table. Employees drink removed.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets soiled at front counter.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dirty smoothie container in bottom of hand washing sink in service line.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Pint container being used for scoop in bulk rice.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Taster spoons on frontline with food contact surface up.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Glass in sink
Ceiling tile missing.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Open dumpster lid.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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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
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
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup used to scoop ice from cooler on service line
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink stored on prep table
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.