POKEBOWL STATION
1800 W UNIVERSITY AVE STE 110, Gainesville FL 32603
Last inspected Jul 8, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line: tuna 50, salmon 49°. Fish package is cut open, and placed in a room temperature bowl to be broken up. Then placed in a small room temperature bowl for front line service. These items are now iced down.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 8, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Gallon of milk in front reach-in cooler opened prior day not date-marked. Operator date marked.
No soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at back hand wash sink. Operator changed soap dispenser battery.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. No-handle bowl used as scoop in rice. Operator removed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling tiles and vents in kitchen soiled with dust accumulations.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf over front food prep table/reach-in cooler. Operator removed.
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave roof paint pealing creating rough texture and exposing rusted metal beneath. Ice buildup in reach-in freezers.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Front reach-in cooler gaskets soiled with mold-like substances.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Kitchen wall behind rice cookers soiled with grease accumulation and old food debris.
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed : a #10 can of black beans with a dent at the lower seam.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed : the kitchen hand wash sink had a pot with water in it upon arrival. The pot was removed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jackets on top of cases of chili sauce. ALSO, a back pack on the bulk rice bags, all in dry storage.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed : there was no posted choking poster. One was emailed. This was printed and posted.
Packaged food in an unprotected customer/nonsecure area. Observed : bulk rice and canned goods stored in the dining room, not-secured/not monitored.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed : prep staff chopping green onions, no gloves. The manager made them put on gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : hand sanitizer over bulk rice by the ice machine. ALSO, sanitizer wipes on the dry goods rack, stored next to forks and gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the can opener with dried food debris on the blade.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed : the vents over the rice cookers are soiled. ALSO, the ceiling over the 3 compartment sink has water stains on them.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed : a tan backpack stored on a box of vinegar seasonings.
Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of avocados stored on the floor in the prep area.
Packaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed : canned goods and bulk rice stored unsecured/unmonitored in the dining room.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed : the wet mop in the mop bucket, not set to dry.
Feb 11, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: on the front line: tuna 50, salmon 49°. Fish package is cut open, and placed in a room temperature bowl to be broken up. Then placed in a small room temperature bowl for front line service. These items are now iced down.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: multiple cans of spray Febreeze and hand conditioner stored over liquid chocolate. The cans were moved.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: the digital probe thermometer was not operable upon inspection. Batteries were found and it now functions and is accurate.
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. Observed: only 2 certificates when there are multiple employees over 60 days.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: multiple drinks on a prep table or next to guest food or single serve items. The staff started to make changes to keep one area for employee drinks only.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed: green wash cloth used under a cutting board in the prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed: the wall over the 3 compartment sink is soiled.
Oct 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 16, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed: kitchen staff cutting raw salmon, no gloves.(They have a Consumer Advisory posted) The MANAGER had the employee wash hands and add gloves.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: Clorox wipes stored with the bulk soy sauce.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed: the front line hand wash sink with a blender pitcher, lid and ice. All were cleared out. ALSO, the kitchen hand wash sink had 3 dishes in it. All were cleared out.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed: the front line hand wash sink lacking any drying devices.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: lack of a working probe thermometer.
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. Observed: lack of any proof of training for employees over 60 days.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee drink stored with the plastic food wrap on the front line.
Food stored in a prohibited area. Observed: cucumbers stored on a table in the dining area.
Food stored on floor. Observed: bulk tea stored on the floor by the ice machine.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed: the ice machine scoop handle in the bin touching ice.
Jan 10, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed: upon entry 4 staff who handle food, no Certified Food Manager. The Certified Food Manager came back 15 minutes later
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. Observed: upon arrival, no Employee Training available for review. The certificates were filled out while on site. Employees agreed they had the training 2 months ago.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: employee thermos stored over canned goods.
Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed: the floor under the counter, shelves and equipment has dark build up.
Aug 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed: both hand wash sink having sanitizer loaded in dispenser. Soap was added to both.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to the 3 compartment sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed: 1 hand wash sinks lacking soap. Soap was added.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: a bottle of pink liquid in the wait station. A soap label was added.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2 bulk items having handleless containers to be used as a scoop. These to go containers were removed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed: water bottles on various prep surfaces. These were moved or discarded.
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.