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POKE KAI ORLANDO

609 IRVINGTON AVE, VIN 8221, Orlando FL 32803

Last inspected May 6, 2025 · 6 visits since September 2023

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5855431
Grade history
SEP 23
FEB 24
AUG 24
MAR 25
— STEADY

4 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach floor by trash can Operator disposed of roach and cleaned
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

May 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
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. 1 food handler expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 6, 2025 · Unable to find folder to show if employee had renewed food handlers Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bin of panko and rice stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended/Return visit May 6, 2025 · Bins still on floor Time Extended
Mar 11, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certificate expired 2-11-24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time extended for food manager until 5-7-25 Time Extended
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. 1 food handler expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Bin of panko and rice stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Mar 11, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live roach floor by trash can Operator disposed of roach and cleaned
High priority/35A-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certificate expired 2-11-24
Intermediate/53A-03-7/Warning
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. 1 food handler expired
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Food stored on floor. Bin of panko and rice stored on floor
Basic/08B-38-4
Aug 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. brown rice per operator less than 3 hours operator turn cooker to steam to reheat items (96F - Hot Holding); cooked quinoa per operator less than 3 hours operator put cooker on steam to reheat
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bowl in hand sink Operator removed bowl
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Intermediate/05-08-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in standing at 77° Operator removed water and utensils
Basic/10-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Folder with sign and form taken for organizing. Not available on unit. Provided form
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with personal items Operator moved items
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Per operator form taken for organizing by owner. Provided operator with new form. Employees read,signed,and dated form during inspection
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sep 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink blocked with buckets and boxes.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Operator did not have proof. Provided form and operator had employee read,print,sign,and date.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Bamboo steamer used for the preparation of boa rolls - bamboo in direct contact with food., advised operator to use food grade item to separate rolls.
Basic/14-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink on prep table. Advise operator to designate area for drinks. Operator moved drink.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled.
Basic/23-03-4

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.