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TROPICAL POKE CAFE

13714 LITTLE RD, Hudson FL 34667

Last inspected Dec 16, 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.

Licence typeFood service
Licence6112886
Grade history
JUL 23
JAN 24
SEP 24
MAR 25
OCT 25
— STEADY

5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

1 case · $200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2021020259Jan 21, 2021Jun 24, 2021$200

Inspection history

9 visits, newest first

Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. Lia K.
Intermediate/53A-02-7/Warning
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR 5030-105 poster. The operator posted.
Basic/51-13-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic/51-18-6/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface is soiled with food debris. The rim of the rice warmer is coated with old, dried rice.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
The floor behind the long freezer in the back is soiled and has an accumulation of debris.
Basic/36-73-4/Warning
Mar 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Chicken (62F - Cold Holding); Steak (62F - Cold Holding); Shrimp (57F - Cold Holding); Krab (52F - Cold Holding); Krab Salad (51F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (62F - Cold Holding); Seaweed Salad (54F - Cold Holding); Fish Roe (54F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) in assembly line reach-in cooler at time of inspection. Operator states items has been in cooler since 11 AM. Operator moved to walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper procedure pertaining to this violation was discussed with the operator.
High priority/03A-02-5/Repeat Violation/Warning
Sep 20, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Squid Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Imitation Krab (45F - Cold Holding); Chicken (47F - Cold Holding); Steak (50F - Cold Holding); Shredded Chicken (48F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese - Colby Jack, Swiss, Mozzarella (46F - Cold Holding); Corn (47F - Cold Holding) in front line cooler. Operator stated items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Operator moved to walk-in cooler for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Handwash sink for employees disconnected to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator stated sink is being used in a pending repair.
Intermediate/31A-12-4/Warning
Jan 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food stored on floor. Observed water jugs stored on floor next to water dispensing machine in seating area. Operator moved and stored off of floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Jul 28, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 21, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw fish stored in container above ready-to-eat sauces in walk-in cooler. Operator stored correctly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Raw Scallops (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Tuna (50F - Cold Holding); Raw Salmon (50F - Cold Holding); Fish Roe (45F - Cold Holding) in front reach-in cooler on assembly line. Operator stated the cooler is in a defrost cycle. Discussed importance of temperature of all time/temperature control for safety foods remaining 41F or below with no fluctuation in cold holding equipment. Operator placed items in reach-in freezer for rapid cooling.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation while preparing food on make line.
Basic/13-03-4/Warning

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.