POKE POKE
2522 S FALKENBURG RD, Tampa FL 33619 · 2485575454
Last inspected Aug 14, 2026 · 12 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections within 24 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024041744 | May 20, 2024 | Jan 27, 2025 | $160 |
Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Aug 14, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 47 F Per employee items were put in reach in cooler after 9 am. Time temped 11:50 am. Employee put in walk in cooler to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine at boba area.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Employee relocated.
Food stored on floor. Bulk box of cheese powder on floor at boba area. Employee relocated.
Apr 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over pickled onion in walk in cooler. Operator relocated.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 61 F, sweet potato noodles cooked 50 F, Per operator items were taken from walk-in cooler 1 hour prior and put in reach in cooler. Operator put in walk in cooler at time of inspection to bring back down to temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid at 3 compartment sink. Operator labeled bleach.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hair tie on shelf with plastic Togo lids. Operator removed.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of tongs in cut lettuce. Operator relocated.
Jul 21, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Drink shaker in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Boba pieces in handwash sink at boba station.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Sara and Anansi employees have worked longer than 1 year.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine at boba area.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle of scoop in cooked brown rice.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses on top of prep table at front counter.
Apr 7, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler.
Feb 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: spicy tuna 47 F, per operator item was taken out of reach in cooler 20 mins prior and put on cooks front line. Operator put voluntary discarded.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Total of 2 employees have been working for over 60 days with no employee training.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on cereal counter at boba bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle of scoop in wasabi powder.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Boba cooler.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sesame seeds on dry storage shelf.
Oct 24, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost.
Aug 8, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: almond milk 48 F, Per operator almond milk was in reach in cooler over night and is unaware when items went out if temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Magalia Vazquez
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at handwash sink in kitchen. Operator provided at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee boba drink on prep table in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Operator only has wash and sanitize bay set up for 3 compartment sink. Operator washed lid then sanitized and lastly rinsed. Inspection spoke with operator about proper dish washing procedures.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at boba station.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Tuna placed in two compartment sink with out cold running water to defrost.
May 20, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. He next to three compartment sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid under three compartment sink. Operator labeled at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk boxes of tempura flakes on floor in walk in freezer. Employee relocated at time of inspection.
Jan 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Nov 2, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: cut leafy greens 54 F per operator cut leafy greens were put in reach in cooler 30 mins prior. Operator put in walk in freezer at time if inspection to cool to 41 F, Cold holding: cut leafy greens 43 F,
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bucket stored on top of prep table at front line. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food service manager not certified within 30 days of employment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Amanda Salmu.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in boba area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Ramekin in black tea.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee coffee on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time if 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. Employee drinking for plastic cup with no lid.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk cases of water and bulk cane sugar on the floor in kitchen.
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.