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POKE FISH

4424 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-252-4189

Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats10
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA3918185
Grade history
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2025069684Aug 13, 2025Oct 23, 2025$200

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving public at time of inspection
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in bulk dried rice at time of inspection.
Basic/10-01-5
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed bagged pre cooked chicken meat thawing in standing water in food container on prep table at time of inspection
Basic/06-01-5
Feb 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection n
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle and gasket broken at time of inspection. Center door.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 13, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in storage shelf are stained at time of inspection.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Some door handles on large reach in cooler in back room are broken at time of inspection.
Basic/14-11-5
Aug 27, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
High priority/50-17-3/Admin Complaint
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Intermediate/22-02-4
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in prep room at time of inspection
Basic/14-11-5/Repeat Violation
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep room
Basic/14-09-4/Repeat Violation
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gasket torn during inspection
Basic/14-11-5
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed sponge being used in triple sink to clean dishes.
Basic/21-23-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor finish in disrepair and not easily cleanable.
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in dry rice during inspection
Basic/10-01-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a mold-like substance in cabinet under ice dispenser in dining room
Basic/23-03-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. During inspection observed sanibucket on floor. Employee moved off floor during inspection
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic/14-09-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Basic/36-17-5
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor by register. Spoke to operator
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.