POKEMOTO
8060 PHILIPS HWY STE 207, Jacksonville FL 32256
Last inspected Mar 20, 2025 · 9 visits since July 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
DEC 23
FEB 24
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in back kitchen near mop sink and trash can storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in use with chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge added bleach to 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in back kitchen near mop sink and trash can storage.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs (personal) stored over ready to eat products to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
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Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Musubi out on counter since 12pm per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge with no proof of CFM.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge utilizes chlorine for sanitizing, unable to provide test strips.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank unsecured by back door.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler.
Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lids open. Left sided shared dumpster missing lid. Buildup of unbagged trash in shared dumpster enclosure.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under soda dispenser with mold like substance buildup. Buildup of debris in mop sink.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on multiple clean squeeze bottles. Person in charge removed during inspection.
Nov 1, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 live flying insects at prep hand wash sink drain. Also, observed 3 flying insects by boba station. Also, observed two flying insects in back by mop sink area.
Oct 30, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 13 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 live flying insects at prep hand wash sink drain. Also, observed 3 flying insects by boba station. Also, observed two flying insects in back by mop sink area.
Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment now receives fresh salmon, person in charge unable to provide proof of parasite destruction. Person in charge called and obtained from supplier at inspection.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 6.1.24.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Thawed Tuna in walk in cooler with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Spam held on time with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Front hand wash sink inaccessible due to leaking at piping underneath.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Owner working at time of inspection has no proof of CFM.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Establishment has switched to chlorine. Unable to provide test strips.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing soap at back prep hand wash sink. Missing paper towels at restroom hand wash sink. Person in charge provided.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank unsecured by back door.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed Tuna in walk in cooler with instructions to remove from packaging with no oxygen introduced.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around shared dumpster.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mold like substance observed in cabinet under drink dispenser.
Apr 3, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed garbage on ground around shared dumpster.
Feb 15, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has undergone change of ownership. Has not obtained license.
Priority: High Priority Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler thawed salmon and tuna with instructions to remove from vacuum seal thawed with no oxygen introduced.
Priority: Intermediate No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds musubis on time, no written plan available. Provided for, to operator during inspection.
Priority: Basic Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish 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 thawed salmon and tuna with instructions to remove from vacuum seal thawed with no oxygen introduced
Dec 13, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training for employees working longer than 60 days.
Dec 11, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Establishment serves salmon raw, no proof of parasite destruction available during inspection. Called Sysco during inspection to attempt to obtain.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler dated 12/1.
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. No written procedure available for biohazard cleanup during inspection. Emailed to person in charge during inspection.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training for employees working longer than 60 days.
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. Person in charge unable to provide proof employee informed of reporting responsibility.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottles unlabeled at front shelf. Person in charge labeled appropriately.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Garbage on ground observed in shared dumpster enclosure.
Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Exposed insulation observed on stand up freezer in back of kitchen.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Person in charge unable to provide last inspections report.
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in front service beverage area.
Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator emptied triple sink sanitizer solution
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab salad (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler at from counter. Employee stated they had it out for restocking and left it out briefly. Operator stated they will keep it in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on faucet at mop sink missing/ in disrepair. Discussed with person in charge.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used to dump ice. Operator melted ice in hand wash sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
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.