POKE FALLS

Name: POKE FALLS
Address: 6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217, SOUTH PASADENA, FL, 33707, US
Rating: 81.6

6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217, SOUTH PASADENA, FL 33707

License #6217980

🍱 Japanese/Sushi ℹ️ Categories are auto-assigned based on restaurant names and may not be 100% accurate

81.6 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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POKE FALLS in SOUTH PASADENA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 81.6 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 March 18, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 4 critical, 4 major, 9 minor.

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler- Raw diced sushi tuna fully thawed in vacuum packaging bearing label specifying to remove from packaging before thawing. Stop sale issued and operator discarded.
[06-09-1] 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- Raw diced sushi tuna fully thawed in vacuum packaging bearing label specifying to remove from packaging before thawing. Stop sale issued and operator discarded.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on front prep line are stained
[31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. -paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen could not dispense. Operator fixed so that it can dispense paper towels
[38-01-4] Light shields in kitchen damaged/in disrepair, partially disconnected and hanging down
[08A-04-5] Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw salmon stored over unwashed mangoes in walk in cooler. Operator moved salmon to store beside, but separated from, unwashed produce. Discussed proper cooler storage with operator and special circumstance for sushi fish as it is a raw animal food and a ready to eat food.

Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Fish eggs (49F - Cold Holding, retemped at 40F); cream cheese (47F - Cold Holding, retemped at 43F); cooked egg (47F - Cold Holding, retemped at 40F); krab stick (47F - Cold Holding, retemped at 41F) Operator placed all items in walk in cooler, all retemped 43F or below.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -accumulation of grease and food debris on sides of cook line equipment
[08B-38-4] Food stored on floor in walk in cooler and kitchen. -boxes of produce in walk in cooler -containers of pickled onions, soy sauce, boxes of dry onions in kitchen
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -walls under hood system have accumulation of grease
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/pink mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Managers mom comes in periodically and helps with food preparation tasks, no proof of food handler training.
[31B-06-4] Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Operator put paper towels out. **
[14-15-4] Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Rice stored directly in trash can in kitchen.
[40-01-4] No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Employee items such as food and personal belongings can be found throughout the kitchen and warewash area.
[38-01-4] Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Light shields in kitchen over prep table and dry storage areas are partially disconnected and hanging off.
[36-68-5] Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. -hood system has accumulation of grease

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