How many health inspections has POKE POKE had?

POKE POKE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POKE POKE ever been shut down?

Yes, POKE POKE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at POKE POKE?

The most frequently cited violations at POKE POKE are: Proper sanitizing, Employee health policy, Single-use items.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?

PARASITE SURVIVAL: Without proper freezing or cooking, parasites in fish (Anisakis, tapeworm), pork (Trichinella), and wild game survive to infect consumers. Anisakis larvae in raw sushi cause severe abdominal pain and allergic reactions. Tapeworm cysts in undercooked pork/beef grow into 15-30 foot worms in intestines. Proper freezing (-4°F for 7 days) kills parasites. Fish intended for raw consumption (sushi, sashimi, ceviche, tartare) must be frozen to -4°F for 7 days, or -31°F for 15 hours before service. Exception: tuna species and aquacultured fish fed processed feed. Pork and wild game must reach minimum internal cooking temperature. Document all freezing records.

What does Florida violation V25 (Allergen awareness) mean?

ALLERGIC REACTIONS: Food allergies affect 32 million Americans. Allergic reactions cause 30,000 emergency room visits and 150-200 deaths annually in the US. Major allergens (milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soybeans, sesame) can cause anaphylaxis within minutes of exposure. Cross-contact with trace amounts can be fatal. Demonstrate allergen awareness: identify the major food allergens, prevent cross-contact during storage and preparation, accurately communicate ingredient information to customers, train all food handlers on allergen management. Use separate equipment for allergen-free preparation. Clean and sanitize surfaces between allergen and non-allergen food preparation.

POKE POKE

66 S ORLANDO AVE, Cocoa Beach, FL 32931

Brevard County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: ANN'S BAKERY LLC · License: SEA1506931

POKE POKE in Cocoa Beach, FL has 26 inspections on record with 90 total violations (3.5 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

26Inspections

90Violations

1Closures

Data current as of January 24, 2025

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for POKE POKE
Date	Reason	Reopened
Mar 23, 2022	Rodent activity	11:09:00

Inspection History (26)

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Basic Violations

V48 Food storage

Aug 21, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 19, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Aug 18, 2023 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V25 Allergen awareness

Apr 7, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Feb 3, 2023 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

May 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate Violations

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 26, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension

Mar 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 24, 2022 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 23, 2022 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Mar 23, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 11, 2022 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jan 19, 2022 — Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Jan 18, 2022 — Complaint Full· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

V51 Premises clean

Sep 10, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jul 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 4, 2021 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Feb 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 2, 2020 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V28 Water supply

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V25 Allergen awareness

Dec 3, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

How Does This Facility Compare?

POKE POKE has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Brevard County average of 0.13 closures per facility. It has averaged 3.5 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.53.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POKE POKE had?: POKE POKE has had 26 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POKE POKE ever been shut down?: Yes, POKE POKE has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POKE POKE?: The most frequently cited violations at POKE POKE are: Proper sanitizing, Employee health policy, Single-use items.

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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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