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POKE HAWAII

3242 FORUM BLVD STE 400, Fort Myers FL 33905 · 239.278.3333

Last inspected Feb 5, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats40
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA4607347
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
JUN 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 21 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Feb 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop buried in ice bin. Operator removed scoop.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/10-07-4
Sep 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
High priority/41-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of Raid under prep table in kitchen area. Operator removed from kitchen.
High priority/41-05-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-20-4/Corrective Action Taken
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed item.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under flat top next to degreaser.
Intermediate/41-17-4
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cup used to scoop ice. Operator removed cup from ice.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright on shelf above three compartment sink.
Basic/24-18-4
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
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.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
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.
Basic/13-07-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting over three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
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.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas used to serve rice in standing water 79F.
Basic/10-07-4/Repeat Violation
May 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar spoon in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed from sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on prep table with deep cuts and grooves.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at front counter with no hair restraint.
Basic/13-03-4
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.
Basic/36-68-5
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleaver stored between equipment on cook's line. Operator removed item.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/21-04-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4
Mar 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
Basic/24-08-4
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.
Basic/10-07-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fire suppression system above flat top soiled with dripping oil.
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-08-5/Corrected On-Site
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.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
Basic/42-01-4

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.