POKEMOTO CLERMONT
2635 S HWY 27 STE 102, Clermont FL 34711 · 407-480-9894
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 5 visits since May 2025
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4 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
5 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -front line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -make line coolers
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No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sinks are marked with hand wash only signs, not sign directing employees to wash hands
Aug 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 18 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate11 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. --commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw diced tuna not removed from packaging prior to thawing in upright reach in cooler in kitchen.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (46-48F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding), make line, more than four hours per operator. -corn (58F - ambient cooling more than four hours per operator ) edamame out of shell (58F - Cold Holding)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -cooked shrimp (47F - Cold Holding); leafy greens (46-48F - Cold Holding); tofu (46F - Cold Holding), edamame out of shell (58F - Cold Holding) make line, more than four hours per operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -interior of vegetable reach in cooler in kitchen -utensil dispenser in front of cash register
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.
Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. -front line
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -make line coolers
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. See stop sale. -raw diced tuna in upright reach in cooler in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -rugs on shelf with dry goods items in kitchen, operator moved to closet
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on front line
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -salmon container on make line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -hand sinks are marked with hand wash only signs, not sign directing employees to wash hands
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of rice cooker in kitchen -exterior of all coolers need wiping down -shelves under prep tables in kitchen -boba reach in cooler doors are sticky
Single-service articles improperly stored. -case of plastic salad bowls in kitchen, operator placed on shelf
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -straws under paper towel dispenser on front line
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. -forks by cash register -forks and spoons on make line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -container of msg in kitchen, operator labeled
Feb 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate7 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -hand sink had 2 dirty pans in hand sink. Operator removed.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in restroom. Operator replaced.
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. -Robert
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. -employee on front line making poke bowls and employee in kitchen cutting salmon. Operator has beard guards on order, arriving tomorrow.
Garbage not placed in a receptacle for storage until pick up to make the garbage inaccessible to insects and rodents.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -exterior of boba tea machine -equipment door handles on front reach in coolers
Open dumpster lid.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. -above single service straws on front line. Operator moved to bottom shelf.
Single-service articles stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. -single service straws under paper towel dispenser on front line.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -salmon being thawed in standing water in sink in kitchen. Operator turned on cold running water.
Aug 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Krab salad (45F - Cold Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Moved to reach in freezer for quick chill., 38F
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -miso soup (62F - Hot Holding), held less than four hours per operator. Operator chose to discard.
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 forms to operator.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -bottle of sanitizer on rack by handsink in kitchen. Operator labeled.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. -employee on front make line wearing bracelets while preparing food, educated operator and employee. Employee removed jewelry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -stir spoon on front counter. Educated operator, operator removed.
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.