Kona Poke in Sanford

Last inspected:

1813 Wp Ball Blvd, Sanford, FL 32771
Overview

Kona Poke in Sanford has recorded 24 inspections with 104 violations over the available record, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never experienced an emergency closure. However, employee health policy violations were cited in 5 of the most recent 8 inspections, including failures in employee health reporting and improper handling of sick workers. Chemical storage violations also appeared repeatedly across multiple inspections. A fire safety violation was documented on October 26, 2020, for use of cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors with no hood suppression system installed. The most recent inspection on February 9, 2026 resulted in a Call Back - Complied disposition following 3 basic violations.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

24Inspections
104Violations
0Closures
1Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Kona Poke in Sanford: Comparison to Seminole County Averages

This Facility 4.3 violations / inspection 4.3 violations per inspection
Seminole County Avg 5.44 violations / inspection 5.44 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Seminole County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

Kona Poke in Sanford: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Flat top grill used to cook boneless, raw skinless chicken breasts. Notified Matt Minnetto, Sanford Fire Marshal, 321-377-4943.

Kona Poke in Sanford: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— 3 inspections19 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections28 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 2 inspections15 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 4 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 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 (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections6 violations · 3 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

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

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— 2 inspections7 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

Kona Poke in Sanford: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Kona Poke in Sanford last inspected?
Kona Poke in Sanford was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 9, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
What are the most common violations at Kona Poke in Sanford?
The most frequently cited violations at Kona Poke in Sanford are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Kona Poke in Sanford had?
Kona Poke in Sanford has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Kona Poke in Sanford find?
Kona Poke in Sanford was most recently inspected on February 9, 2026 with 1 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Kona Poke in Sanford ever been shut down?
No, Kona Poke in Sanford 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.
Has Kona Poke in Sanford had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Kona Poke in Sanford has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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