POKEBOWL CAFE
12001 S CLEVELAND AVE STE 4, Fort Myers FL 33907 · 239-887-4551
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 10 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator clean up plan vomit/ diarrhea.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink, walk in cooler and near restaurant exit door.
Jul 22, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler at front counter; cooked squid (49F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (49F - Cold Holding); tofu (50F - Cold Holding); imitation crab (48F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding). Per operator all items stored in reach in cooler for 2 hours. Operator removed all items to walk in freezer.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink, walk in cooler and near restaurant exit door.
Nov 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food prep table soiled with food debris.
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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under triple sink and prep table.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. One portable bed stored in dry storage.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink.
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored over box of green peas. Operator removed container of medicine to proper storage.
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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. Kids were coming out from storage area of the kitchen. Discussed operator about restriction of unauthorized person in the kitchen.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored with single use hand towels at back of the kitchen.
Single-service food bowls not stored inverted or protected from contamination at front counter.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Two portable beds on floor near by dry storage.
Jan 27, 2025Inspection 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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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk-in cooler; Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged 2 pounds of raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
In walk-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
Sep 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw tuna stored over cooked chicken. Operator removed cooked chicken to proper storage.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator clean up plan vomit/ diarrhea.
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 operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement.
Ceiling tile shows damage near by kitchen exit door.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones stored at prep area next to single serving bowls. Operator removed the cell phones.
Single-service bowl lids stored improperly at dry storage. Decoration stored over single service cups at dry storage.
Mar 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In walk in freezer raw chicken over raw chicken. Operator removed correct storage.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls not stored inverted at triple sink area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Single serving plates not inverted or protected at dry storage area. Operator stored inverted
Jul 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over Ready to eat egg rolls in Walk-in-cooler.
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. Found unsigned form, operator began filling out form with employees. Corrective action taken
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Mens and ladies room doors not self closing.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Multiple bowls not inverted on rack across from triple sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored near food prep throughout establishment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of food processor heavily soiled.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Reuse of mayo jars holding other foods.
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