POKE HAWAII
3242 FORUM BLVD STE 400, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239.278.3333
Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed plastic container inside hand washing sink at end of three compartment sink. Operator removed container.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go soup bowl used as scoop in bulk rice at end of cook's line. Operator removed bowl.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop buried in ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use spatula in standing water 66F on table behind cook's reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator placed spatula in three compartment sink to clean.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed nasal spray stored in stand up reach in cooler with double stainless steel doors across from ice machine. Operator removed medicine from reach in cooler.
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed from kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing sink next to three compartment sink. Operator refilled towels.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam to go cup used as scoop in bulk container of sugar. Operator removed cup.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use meat cleaver stored between equipment on cook's line. Operator removed cleaver to get cleaned.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook touch raw shrimp then wash hands without using soap at sink on end of cooks line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed item.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under flat top next to degreaser.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cup used to scoop ice. Operator removed cup from ice.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright on shelf above three compartment sink.
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and a mixing spoon inside hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed items.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting over three compartment sink.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use cleaver stored in cracks of equipment on cook's line. Operator removed cleaver and placed in dish area.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas used to serve rice in standing water 79F.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar spoon in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed from sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on prep table with deep cuts and grooves.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at front counter with no hair restraint.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hoods and fire suppression system above flat top grill.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleaver stored between equipment on cook's line. Operator removed item.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spatulas stored in standing water of 76F. Operator replaced with sanitized spatulas.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table on back side of cook's line.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon over case of unwashed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Operator moved salmon.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container no handle used as scoop in bulk sugar on shelf at end of cook's line. Operator removed bowl.
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. Observed salmon thawing in walk-in cooler not removed from labeled packaging. Operator cut open bags.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 75F by front counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fire suppression system above flat top soiled with dripping oil.
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna thawing on tray next to bag of wrapped ready to eat mango. Operator moved mango into metal pan.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of dish soap on shelf next to ground turmeric and Thai chili paste. Operator moved soap to chemical shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed from container.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use cleaver between equipment on reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved cleaver to dish area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
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.