How many health inspections has POKE FIN had?

POKE FIN has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POKE FIN ever been shut down?

No, POKE FIN has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at POKE FIN?

The most frequently cited violations at POKE FIN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

POKE FIN

4295 N ATLANTIC AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: POKEFIN LLC · License: SEA1506335

POKE FIN in Cocoa Beach, FL has 22 inspections on record with 79 total violations (3.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

22Inspections

79Violations

0Closures

Data current as of January 13, 2025

Inspection History (22)

Jan 13, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

Jul 2, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Sep 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 6, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 4, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V16 Proper cooking temps

Jan 31, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jun 22, 2022 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Jan 7, 2022 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 6, 2022 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 14, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jul 9, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V38 Waste properly disposed

Feb 8, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Dec 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Aug 6, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

Feb 27, 2020 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jan 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V41 Toilet facilities

Apr 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Oct 17, 2016 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

How Does This Facility Compare?

POKE FIN has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Brevard County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POKE FIN had?: POKE FIN has had 22 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POKE FIN ever been shut down?: No, POKE FIN has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at POKE FIN?: The most frequently cited violations at POKE FIN are: Proper hand/arm washing, Clean multi-use utensils, Proper cooking temps.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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