POKE CAFE
14866 OLD SAINT AUGUSTINE RD STE 102, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32258
License #2615443
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →POKE CAFE in JACKSONVILLE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 28, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 25 total violations — 2 critical, 2 major, 21 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on April 28, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: no critical rows, 1 major, and 14 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Soiled exterior of equipment including handles to coolers. Multiple.
- [14-36-5] Interior of refrigerator or freezer in disrepair/has exposed insulation. Torn /loose cooler gasket. Kitchen prep.
- [21-12-4] Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. 2 wet wipes on counter in : kitchen and frontline
- [24-13-4] Clean utensils or equipment stored in a bathroom, locker room or mechanical room. Multiple Single service to go containers , boxes of single service items stored in frontline restroom.
- [16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on exterior of cleaned pans : dry rack.
- [08B-31-4] Food stored in undrained ice. Ice stored in cooler monitor constantly draining. Drain plug opened by manger.
- [11-27-4] 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. Emailed form.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Scoop in Standing water at 77°.
- [06-01-5] Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen Raw meats thawing at room temperature in kitchen. Moved by manager.
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. In use knives stored between prep equipment. Moved by manager.
- [10-08-5] Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice scoop touching ice in ice machine and ice cooler. Moved by manager.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled cooler gaskets. Prep cooler.
- [36-34-5] Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Water stained ceiling tiles. Kitchen
- [36-37-5] Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in prep areas are cardboard/acoustic style. Not smooth and easily cleanable. (Note : if ceiling tiles are observed to be soiled of not cleanable in future inspections, division will require tiles to be changed )
- [14-10-4] Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Cut plastic jus used as rice scoop. Operator discarded item.
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