Poke Fish in Tampa
Last inspected:
4424 W Kennedy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33609Poke Fish in Tampa has been operating with significant compliance challenges over its inspection history. The facility received 21 inspections between 2016 and early 2026, documenting 97 total violations — an average of 4.6 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2 but with a pattern of intermediate-priority management failures. The most serious finding came on September 12, 2024, when the facility was cited for operating with an expired food permit, triggering a 30-day compliance deadline to provide updated water source documentation. On that same inspection, the person in charge was unable to correctly answer questions about preventing foodborne illness transmission, the establishment lacked written procedures for responding to vomiting or diarrheal events, and a food employee was observed making smoothies with artificial nails while not wearing gloves — a repeat violation. Both violations represented intermediate-priority (Pf) systemic management issues. A focused inspection on October 23, 2024 following Hurricane Milton found no violations. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 has not yet been detailed in available records.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Poke Fish in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
4.6
violations / inspection
4.6 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.73
violations / inspection
5.73 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Poke Fish in Tampa: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $200.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025069684 | $200.00 | Aug 13, 2025 | Miami (Doral) |
Poke Fish in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections16 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 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· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections10 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Poke Fish in Tampa: FDACS Inspection History (3)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 2 inspections
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Visit conducted in response to Hurricane Milton follow-up.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit - Met Sanitation Inspection· 7 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: When citations have been corrected and initialed, an electronic copy of the completed report may be emailed to
[email protected].
Please note each observation that has been corrected.
Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrhea Events, Norovirus Cleanup Procedures, Employee Health
Guidelines and reporting agreement provided.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To renew a food permit, visit
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov or contact the Business Center at 850-245-5520.
Establishment has 30 calendar days to provide updated proof of water source (municipal/well) to inspector via email to
[email protected]. Failure to comply may result in administrative action.
Risk-Based Violations
2-102.11(C)(2)-(3)
Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing
transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may
cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible
through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of
food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) PfPf
Person in charge unable to correctly respond to questions relating to Foodborne Illnesses.
Employee Health Policy was reviewed with person in charge.
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2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when
responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food
establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread
of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal
matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for responding to a vomiting or diarrheal
event. Information regarding written procedures provided to the person in charge.
Good Retail Practice Violations
2-302.11
Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and
surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves
when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 PfRepeat
Front Processing Area: Food employee with artificial nails making smoothies without wearing
gloves.
6-501.18
Plumbing fixtures including but not limited to handwashing sinks, toilets and urinals
not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean. 6-501.18
Back Room Area: Black mold-like buildup on basin of mop sink.
6-501.12
Physical facilities not cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean, or cleaning
not done during periods when the least amount of food is exposed such as after closing. 6-501.12
Back Room Area: Old food buildup on floors under shelving and equipment.
6-101.11
Materials for indoor floor, wall, and ceiling surfaces under conditions of normal use
are not smooth, durable, or easily cleanable for areas where food operations are conducted; or are
absorbent for areas subject to moisture, or flushing or spray cleaning methods. Carpet for carpeted areas is
not closely woven and easily cleanable. Floors, floor coverings, walls, wall coverings, and ceilings not
designed, constructed, and installed so they are smooth and easily cleanable. 6-101.11 and 6-201.11
Back Room Area: Damaged flooring near 3-compartment sink exposed unsealed cement.
99
Expired Permit - The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit.
500.12(1)(a), F.S., 5K-4.020(5), F.A.C.
This food establishment was found to be operating with an expired food permit. To obtain a
food permit, contact the business center at 850-245-5520.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Emergency Response Assessment – Hurricane Idalia
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
Poke Fish in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Poke Fish in Tampa last inspected?
- Poke Fish in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on February 4, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Poke Fish in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Poke Fish in Tampa are: Food contact surfaces, Consumer advisory, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Poke Fish in Tampa had?
- Poke Fish in Tampa has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.6 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Poke Fish in Tampa find?
- Poke Fish in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 3 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Poke Fish in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Poke Fish in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
- Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
- What does Florida violation V50 (Adequate lighting) mean?
- Violation 50 (Adequate lighting) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/50.
- Has Poke Fish in Tampa faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Poke Fish in Tampa has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $200.00 in fines.
- How much has Poke Fish in Tampa been fined?
- Poke Fish in Tampa has been fined a total of $200.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Poke Fish in Tampa last inspected?
- Poke Fish in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on October 23, 2024. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Poke Fish in Tampa had?
- Poke Fish in Tampa has 3 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Poke Fish in Tampa find?
- Poke Fish in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on October 23, 2024 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Poke Fish in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Poke Fish in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Poke Fish in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Poke Fish in Tampa are: 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3): Person in charge does not correctly respond to questions that relate to preventing transmission of foodborne disease by a food employee who has a disease or medical condition that may cause foodborne disease, can not describe symptoms associated with diseases that are transmissible through food, or can not explain how to comply with reporting responsibilities and exclusion or restriction of food employees. 2-102.11(C)(2)-(3) and (17) Pf; 2-501.11: Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 Pf; 2-302.11: Food employee fingernails not kept trimmed, filed, and maintained so the edges and surfaces are cleanable and not rough. Fingernail polish or artificial fingernails not covered by intact gloves when working with exposed food. 2-302.11 Pf.
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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).
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