POKE POKE STADIUM
4740 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33614 · 248-557-5454
Last inspected Jul 27, 2026 · 9 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk not date marked after opening inside cooler underneath Bobo ingredients next to cash register on the boba bar side of the restaurant, milk looked and smelled spoiled.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Item on the menu listed with crab, menu states Crab, Rainbow, California bowl, and scoop crab. Establishment only has imitation Krab meat, checked packaging ingredients during inspection, and discussed with manager menu misrepresentation.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with no hair restraints m employee put on hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed chocolate chip cookies in packaging in walk in freezer floor, and a box of sugar cane syrup of the floor at time of inspection, discussed with manager.
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container, observed utensil in hot holding brown rice, with handle of utensil touching the rice, manager removed utensil from rice container.
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In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first. Observed ladles used for boba tea in water a 48f, manager removed the ladles from the container of water.
Stored food not covered. Ice machine door left open, manager closed door to the ice machine.
Ware washing drying rack shelves with rust that. has pitted the surface.
Mar 30, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 13 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed milk not date marked after opening inside cooler underneath Bobo ingredients next to cash register on the boba bar side of the restaurant, milk looked and smelled spoiled.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 krab salads at 53f, and 5 seaweed salads temped at 53 f in mini fridge prepped more than 24 hours, manager discarded items.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 krab salads at 53f, and 5 seaweed salads temped at 53 f in mini fridge prepped more than 24 hours, manager discarded items.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spay bottle of glass cleaner on prep table next to mini fridge manager moved item.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of employee health policy and health requirements. Observed employee, Gabriela Santiago without a signed Food Employee Reporting Agreement working for 3 weeks, employee signed reporting agreement at time of inspection.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening.Observed milk not date marked after opening inside cooler underneath Boba ingredients next to cash register on the boba bar side of the restaurant.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed 5 krab salads at 53f, and 5 seaweed salads temped at 53 f in mini fridge prepped more than 24 hours, manager discarded items.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee personal food (pizza and a drink)in walk in cooler, manager removed item.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee drink cup and purse on food prep table next to mini fridge m manager removed items.
Food stored on floor. Observed a box of frozen tuna on the floor in the walk in freezer, employee moved food of the floor.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed rice scoop spoon in hot holding brown rice in rice cooker at the front line with the handle touching rice, employee replaced utensil and placed handle above food.
In-use utensil stored in 135 degree Fahrenheit water not cleaned at least once every 24 hours or when the utensil has an accumulation of soil residue, whichever occurs first.observed ladle with handle in water next to boba pearls at 47f, and ladle with handle in container of water on prep table across from Boba items, temp at 67f, employee removed items.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.Observed wet mop stored in mop bucket next to mop sink not drying,
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Missing vacuum breaker at mop sink faucet splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Multiple cutting boards soiled adjacent to three compartment sink and on dry storage rack.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal foods near service line Reach in cooler not identified.
May 30, 2025Call 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 employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Mar 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Nov 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Observed pesticide emitting strips on front line and by mop sink. Operator moved strips to closed cabinet during inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored in boba room. Operator labeled bottle during inspection.
May 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. White rice 114F inside the rice cooker. The manager transferred the rice to the steam table and the rest was put inside the walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on the flat top reach in cooler on the front line.
Oct 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish eggs over ready to eat shrimp walk in cooler. Employee moved to proper storage.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored container in hand washing sink by tea making station operator removed.
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. Missing for 1 employee
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.cell phone on prep table employee removed.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Leafy greens over bottled drinks. Employee removed to proper storage.
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.