POKE FIN
4295 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach FL 32931 · 480.316.2603
Last inspected Mar 11, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open reach-in cooler at service counter seaweed (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (58F - Cold Holding)
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 21, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. On warning from previous inspection
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. On warning from previous inspection
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Filter on wall in rear kitchen does not have a date of last service
Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Rear exterior storage closet has no ceiling. Exposed insulation over soda bibs and drinks
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm.
Jan 9, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In open reach-in cooler at service counter seaweed (56F - Cold Holding); tofu (58F - Cold Holding)
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.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. No date of last service on water in kitchen
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. Fully thawed raw tuna and raw salmon in commercial packaging bearing indicator label. SEE STOP SALE
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter. Operator remade 150ppm
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements.
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. Sharon
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. Fully thawed raw salmon in vacuum sealed packaging bearing indicator label for thawing requirements. SEE STOP SALE
Jan 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In 2 door prep top reach in cooler at center of kitchen raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); krab (53F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In 2 door prep top reach in cooler at center of kitchen raw chicken (53F - Cold Holding); krab (53F - Cold Holding). SEE STOP SALE
Jul 2, 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
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. At shift change employees entered through rear door and begin to work and touch utensils without first washing their hands
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at entrance of kitchen has rice strainer operator removed
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Test kit expired may 2024
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cases of unwashed cucumbers and avocados stored over cooked chicken and tofu operator reorganized
Jan 17, 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
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Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. In reach in freezer. Operator discarded
Sep 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Line worker rinsed for less than 5 seconds
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice chute at soda machine is soiled. Operator cleaned
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed
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