Ocean Poke in Lakeland
Last inspected:
5353 N. Socrum Loop Rd., Lakeland, FL 33809Ocean Poke in Lakeland had 16 inspections on record between January 2023 and January 2026, with 21 total violations averaging 1.3 per inspection, well below the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations appeared in 3 inspections, including an approved food source violation cited in January 2024 and a food condition violation in August 2023; both inspections resulted in administrative complaint recommendations. Hand washing violations were cited in February 2025. Chemical storage violations appeared in the two most recent inspections (August 2025 and January 2026), both marked as basic-level issues. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Ocean Poke in Lakeland: Comparison to Polk County Averages
Ocean Poke in Lakeland: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections3 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Ocean Poke in Lakeland: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Ocean Poke in Lakeland last inspected?
- Ocean Poke in Lakeland was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Ocean Poke in Lakeland?
- The most frequently cited violations at Ocean Poke in Lakeland are: Approved food source, Outer openings protected, Chemical properly stored.
- How many health inspections has Ocean Poke in Lakeland had?
- Ocean Poke in Lakeland has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 1.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Ocean Poke in Lakeland find?
- Ocean Poke in Lakeland was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Ocean Poke in Lakeland ever been shut down?
- No, Ocean Poke in Lakeland has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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