How many health inspections has POKE FALLS had?

POKE FALLS has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POKE FALLS ever been shut down?

No, POKE FALLS has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at POKE FALLS?

The most frequently cited violations at POKE FALLS are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Wiping cloths usage.

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 V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?

TECHNIQUE FAILURE: Improper handwashing technique leaves pathogens on hands even when a handwashing attempt is made. Studies show 95% of people wash hands incorrectly — most don't scrub for 20 seconds or miss fingertips, thumbs, and between fingers. Incomplete washing creates a false sense of security while still transferring E. coli, Norovirus, and Salmonella to food. Correct technique requires: wet hands with clean warm water, apply soap, lather and scrub for 20+ seconds covering all surfaces including fingertips/nails/between fingers/back of hands, rinse thoroughly, dry with single-use towel. Use towel to turn off faucet. Do NOT use hand sanitizer as substitute for handwashing.

POKE FALLS

6800 GULFPORT BLVD S STE 217, South Pasadena, FL 33707

Pinellas County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SWEET POKE INC · License: SEA6217980

POKE FALLS in South Pasadena, FL has 16 inspections on record with 134 total violations (8.4 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

16Inspections

134Violations

0Closures

Data current as of February 3, 2025

Inspection History (16)

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

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Aug 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Feb 1, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 23, 2023 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 19, 2023 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jan 11, 2023 — Routine - Food· 15 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V11 Food in good condition

V12 Shell stock requirements

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V33 Proper cooling equipment

V35 Single-use items

V38 Waste properly disposed

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Jun 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Apr 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Apr 6, 2022 — Routine - Food· 21 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 2, 2021 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V09 No contamination

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

V42 Equipment condition

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Mar 16, 2021 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V42 Equipment condition

Dec 15, 2020 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

Aug 25, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 23, 2020 — Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Dec 13, 2019 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment

How Does This Facility Compare?

POKE FALLS has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Pinellas County average of 0.27 closures per facility. It has averaged 8.4 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 4.56.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POKE FALLS had?: POKE FALLS has had 16 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POKE FALLS ever been shut down?: No, POKE FALLS has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at POKE FALLS?: The most frequently cited violations at POKE FALLS are: Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health policy, Wiping cloths usage.

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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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Last verified: February 3, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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