Poke Company in Tampa
Last inspected:
1208 E Kennedy Blvd Ste 116, Tampa, FL 33602Poke Company in Tampa operated with a significant compliance burden. Across 19 inspections between 2023 and March 2026, the facility accumulated 81 violations—an average of 4.3 per inspection, slightly below Florida's statewide average of 5.2 but reflecting persistent operational issues. High-priority violations were a recurring concern, particularly handwashing facility deficiencies (cited in at least 3 inspections), parasite destruction failures related to raw fish handling (appearing in multiple 2025 inspections), shell stock requirements violations, and consumer advisory failures. The facility also faced repeated toxic substance control violations in 2024 and 2025, suggesting ongoing chemical storage or handling problems. A disciplinary action resulting in a $200 fine was issued during this period. The most recent inspection on March 12, 2026 documented 12 violations including high-priority handwashing facility and shell stock requirement failures, though the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Poke Company in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Poke Company in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021045214 | $200.00 | Aug 4, 2021 | Miami (Doral) |
Poke Company in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (19)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections9 violations · 4 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection1 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
Poke Company in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Poke Company in Tampa last inspected?
- Poke Company in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Poke Company in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Poke Company in Tampa are: Outer openings protected, Shell stock requirements, Proper sewage disposal.
- How many health inspections has Poke Company in Tampa had?
- Poke Company in Tampa has had 19 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 Poke Company in Tampa find?
- Poke Company in Tampa was most recently inspected on March 12, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 2 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Poke Company in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Poke Company in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?
- Violation 01 (Management awareness) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/01.
- What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?
- Violation 06 (Handwashing facilities) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/06.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- Has Poke Company in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Poke Company in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Poke Company in Tampa been fined?
- Poke Company in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
Nearby Establishments to Poke Company
Poor Inspection Records Near Tampa
Stories You May Have Missed Tampa
Tampa's La Ceibena Shut Down for Roach Activity, Ordered Vacated by April 30
State inspectors emergency-closed La Ceibena on W Flora St in Tampa on April 29, 2026, citing active roach activity insi…
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.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Poke Company. How we collect and verify this data.