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POKE MAHI

2349 VANDERBILT BEACH RD 520, Naples FL 34109 · 239.260.5722

Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats46
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2103675
Grade history
JUL 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
— STEADY

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

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the front counter, spicy tuna (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (44F - Cold Holding). Overstated foods were moved to cold holding unit less than an hour prior to inspection. Operator added ice to food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $475

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023022952Mar 24, 2023Jul 19, 2023$275
7--2022034057May 24, 2022Nov 21, 2022$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink next to three compartment sink used to hold dishes. Discussed with operator hand sinks are only for handwashing to prevent and reduce cross contamination. Operator removed dishes.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Observed 4 packs of raw tuna fish in Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use. Raw tuna is still partially frozen and operator has made a large cut in every bag. Discussed with operator raw fish must be completely removed from vacuum sealed environment once the thawing process begins.
Basic/06-09-1
Mar 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On the front counter, spicy tuna (49F - Cold Holding); raw tuna (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (44F - Cold Holding). Overstated foods were moved to cold holding unit less than an hour prior to inspection. Operator added ice to food.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Sep 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At time of inspection, bottles were placed inside hand washing sink near three compartment sink. Crates and boxes were blocking hand washing sink. Operator cleared items for easy access to hand washing sink.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Mar 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around Three compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning/Return visit Mar 25, 2025 · Time Extended
Mar 24, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Operator unable to provide documentation that aquacultured fish has been raised in a controlled environment and fed formulated feed. Observed salmon cubes being served raw without proof of parasite destruction. Non exempt fish may not be served raw or undercooked
High priority/01D-08-5/Warning
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Around Three compartment sink.
Basic/36-03-4/Warning
Sep 27, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Hidden raw/undercooked ingredient with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Menu has poke bowls, tuna, salmon and spicy tuna that are all served raw with no reminder the consumer advisory applies. Educated operator about disclosure and reminders.
Intermediate/02B-04-5/Warning
Wall soiled with food debris behind cooking area.
Basic/36-27-5/Warning
Dec 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 19, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
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. Provided forms for operator, and employees on duty filled out forms.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic/22-20-5
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens restroom. 3-24-23
Basic/32-04-4/Repeat Violation
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Near triple sink, cove molding in disrepair
Basic/36-03-4
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. 3-24-23
Basic/13-03-4/Repeat Violation
Food stored on floor. Near triple sink, two bags of brown rice being stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. kitchen prep area, tuna being thawed without running water on prep table.
Basic/06-01-5
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, ware washing area or bathroom. In front kitchen area, restrooms, hallways and kitchen prep areas. 3-24-23
Basic/36-02-5/Repeat Violation
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In prep area near ice machine, and behind rice cookers in kitchen
Basic/36-27-5

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.