POKE FISH
4424 W KENNEDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33609 · 813-252-4189
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections within 14 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025069684 | Aug 13, 2025 | Oct 23, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed restaurant open and serving public at time of inspection
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.
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
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stained cutting boards in kitchen at time of inspection n
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler door handle and gasket broken at time of inspection. Center door.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards in storage shelf are stained at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Equipment in poor repair. Some door handles on large reach in cooler in back room are broken at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen stained at time of inspection
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on reach in cooler in prep room at time of inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in prep room
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in gasket torn during inspection
Establishment using sponges on cleaned and sanitized, or in-use food-contact surface. Observed sponge being used in triple sink to clean dishes.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Floor finish in disrepair and not easily cleanable.
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
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
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. During inspection observed sanibucket on floor. Employee moved off floor during inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Throughout kitchen
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket on floor by register. Spoke to operator
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.