POKE PARADISE
4644 W GANDY BLVD, Tampa FL 33611 · 813-999-1761
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
5 inspections within 4 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small reach in used to hold boba during business hours. Boba temped at 54F beginning of inspection, operator placed container in large reach in to cool down. Temped at 46F at 3:16pm.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed main cutting board is stained on cooks line at time of inspectionnn
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged red onions stored on prep room floor at time of inspectionnn
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Soap dispenser in prep room not dispensing soap at time of inspection.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed sushi rice scoop handle in bulk sushi rice at time of inspection.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator moved during inspection
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open drink cup on prep table during inspection
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed phone on cutting board during inspection. Operator moved during inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water filter attached to hand wash sink in back prep room. Operator removed during inspection
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed black bowl in bag of bulk sugar in prep room.
Food stored on floor. Observed onions stored on floor at time of inspection. Operator moved
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Soiled water left in mop bucket at time of inspection. Operator emptied bucket.
Open dumpster lid.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo containers near fryers not stored inverted. Operator inverted during inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed small reach in used to hold boba during business hours. Boba temped at 54F beginning of inspection, operator placed container in large reach in to cool down. Temped at 46F at 3:16pm.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Mop bucket left with old water.
Open dumpster lid. Observed during inspection. Dumpster is shared with other tenants in strip mall.
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed avocados with sticker still affixed. Spoke with operator about cleaning of vegetables before use.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo boxes not inverted in kitchen. Operator inverted them during inspection.
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.