POKE LULU
2382 GRAND CYPRESS DR STE 988, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-524-6466
Last inspected Jul 24, 2026 · 10 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line.
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $560
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024053842 | Sep 5, 2024 | Oct 31, 2024 | $400 |
| 3--2019049903 | Aug 5, 2019 | Oct 25, 2019 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (47F - Cold Holding) in front counter service line. Operator stated the at items has been there for 5 hours. See stop sale order
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cut lettuce (49F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (47F - Cold Holding) in front counter service line. Operator stated the at items has been there for 5 hours. See stop sale order
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No test kit for triple sink chlorine sanitation.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Tapioca held in 4 hours plan time is marked no written procedures in written. Operator completed written plan during the inspection.
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while engaging food preparation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven interior soiled and grease buildup
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed mango above sauce.
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched her nose without washing hands to start food preparation, discussed with operator before she touch anything, she washed hand properly
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked tapioca (89F - Hot Holding) in front counter
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked tapioca (89F - Hot Holding) in front counter, stop sale issued
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board stained in kitchen
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Establishment used PH level test strip instead of quaternary test strip.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed poster to operator
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet Wiping cloth not store in sanitizing solution bucket, operator removed it to sanitizer bucket
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of lychee and one can of coconut milk dented.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Unwashed avocado on top of shelf of yum yum sauce bucket operator moved avocado to bottom
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Owner's baby on site at the time of inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. A container with no handle used to dispense brown sugar
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One can of lychee and one can of coconut milk dented.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Toasted oven on prep table interior and door outside grease Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Nov 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead cockroach in corner of floor in dish area, operator discarded and sanitized the area
Sep 7, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line.
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. 1 employee
Sep 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line.
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. 1 employee
Sep 6, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line.
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. 1 employee
Sep 5, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 3 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
3 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw fish over straw berries walk in cooler employee removed to proper storage
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 1 live on trap under neath prep cooler on front counter area. 1 live roach underneath cabinet hand washing sink on service line.
Roach excrement and/or droppings present. 1 roach egg larva by back kitchen exit on floor.
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. 1 employee
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead by dry storage underneath shelf 1 dead roach under three compartment sink 3 dead underneath ice machine 1 dead under prep table by rice maker. 1 dead under prep sink by hand washing sink. 4 dead under prep reach in cooler cash payment service line 2 dead on roach trap underneath reach in cooler on service line 3 dead underneath reach in cooler on service line
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice scoops in 74F water on counter. Operator removed water.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored with cooked fish. operator discarded fish.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink by back door storing gloves.
Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Hand washing sink by backdoor
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. Operator discarded fish.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Utensils in corner, scoops and strainer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Frontline
Dec 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Container lids and gloves in rear hand sink. Operator removed
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Mold like substance growing in corners of front ice bin near door opening -mold like substance on white plastic interior guard of rear ice machine
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Quart container used as scoop for rice
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves in walk in cooler
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee Di me on rear and front prep tables. Operator removed
Ice bucket in rear area stored on floor between uses. Operator removed
Soy sauce bucket stored on floor in rear prep area.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
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.