Poke Paradise in Tampa
Last inspected:
4644 W Gandy Blvd, Tampa, FL 33611Poke Paradise in Tampa has been subject to enforcement actions from both DBPR and FDACS related to permit and product compliance issues. The facility recorded 11 inspections with 42 total violations between 2023 and 2026. In January 2023, the establishment was found operating without a valid food permit and was cited for lacking written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events. The facility also previously sold hemp products, which triggered FDACS oversight under Florida's attractive-to-children product regulations; a focused inspection in May 2025 confirmed the establishment had ceased hemp product sales and updated its permit accordingly. A March 2025 inspection cited a repeat violation for the same missing vomiting and diarrheal event procedures. The most recent inspection on February 4, 2026 resulted in no violations cited.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Poke Paradise in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
This Facility
3.8
violations / inspection
3.8 violations per inspection
Hillsborough County Avg
5.74
violations / inspection
5.74 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Hillsborough County Avg
0.25
closures / facility
0.25 county average
Poke Paradise in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (11)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Poke Paradise 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 per request#5131495.Establishment is no longer selling hemp products. Permit updated to reflect this change.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— Met Sanitation Inspection Requirements· 2 violations· Met Requirements
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.
5K-4.034 Hemp Extract for Human Consumption, Guidance for Written Procedures Responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal
Events, and Norovirus Cleanup Procedures provided.
Risk-Based Violations
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 PfPfRepeat
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
5-501.17
Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary
napkins. 5-501.17
Restroom: No covered receptacle in unisex restroom.
— 1 inspection
— Operating Without a Valid Food Permit· 4 violations· Operating Without Permit
Comments: Thank you for submitting your food establishment permit application. To complete the application process, you must remit payment
in full. To expedite the processing of your food permit application, electronic online payment is available at
https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Follow the instructions on the portal page for payment processing. Payment by check or money order
is also accepted, but must be made payable to FDACS and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services,
PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your
food permit application.
Permit fees must be paid in full before your application can be processed further. Failure to pay any permit fees in full will result in
the denial of your permit and you may be subject to administrative penalties if you are found operating without a valid food permit,
which is a violation of Section 500.12(1)(a), Florida Statutes. If you are found to be in violation of this provision, the Department may
impose up to a $5,000.00 fine against you and/or seek administrative action to close your business.
The Minimum Construction Standards checklist has been used in accordance with 500.12(2)(a) Florida Statutes by the food safety
inspector to determine compliance before obtaining a food permit.
Norovirus Clean Up and Disinfection guide, Guidance for written procedures for the clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events
document, FDACS Hemp Inhalation Age Restriction Sign, and Hemp-Extract-for-Ingestion-and-Inhalation guide provided.
The Food Establishment intends to carry products containing hemp extract for human consumption this permit year and has been
designated as a Hemp Food Establishment.
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food permit has been submitted. The Food
Establishment shall remit payment of the appropriate fee within 10 days. Electronic online payment by credit card or e-check is
available at https://foodpermit.fdacs.gov. Payment by check or money order is also accepted but must be made payable to FDACS
and remitted to Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, PO Box 6720, Tallahassee, FL 32314-6720. Please
note that payment by check or money order may delay the processing of your food permit application. Contact the Business Center
by email at [email protected] or by calling 850-245-5520 for further assistance.
Risk-Based Violations
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 employees to follow when responding to vomiting
and diarrheal events. Required components for written procedures reviewed with person in charge.
o
74
Retailer selling hemp extract intended for inhalation did not post a clear and conspicuous sign
directly adjacent to the display of the product which states: "THE SALE OF HEMP EXTRACT INTENDED FOR
INHALATION TO PERSONS UNDER THE AGE OF 21 IS PROHIBITED, PROOF OF AGE IS REQUIRED FOR
PURCHASE". 5K-4.034(8)(a), F.A.C.
No age restriction signage posted for hemp extract intended for inhalation. Age restriction sign
provided.
o
Good Retail Practice Violations
6-202.14
Toilet room located inside the food establishment not completely enclosed or not provided
with a tight-fitting self-closing door. 6-202.14
Restroom: Door is not self closing.
o
99
The food establishment is operating without a valid food permit. An application for a food
permit has been submitted. Food Establishment shall remit payment of appropriate fee within 10 days. 500.12(1)
(a)F.S., 5K-4.020(4)(b) F.A.C.
Establishment is operating before obtaining a food permit. Food permit application submitted.
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Poke Paradise in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Poke Paradise in Tampa last inspected?
- Poke Paradise 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 Paradise in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Poke Paradise in Tampa are: Allergen awareness, Proper hand/arm washing, Employee health reporting.
- How many health inspections has Poke Paradise in Tampa had?
- Poke Paradise in Tampa has had 11 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Poke Paradise in Tampa find?
- Poke Paradise in Tampa was most recently inspected on February 4, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Poke Paradise in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Poke Paradise in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- 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.
- When was Poke Paradise in Tampa last inspected?
- Poke Paradise in Tampa was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on May 5, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Poke Paradise in Tampa had?
- Poke Paradise 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 Paradise in Tampa find?
- Poke Paradise in Tampa was most recently inspected by FDACS on May 5, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Poke Paradise in Tampa had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Poke Paradise in Tampa has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Poke Paradise in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Poke Paradise in Tampa are: 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; 5-501.17: Toilet room used by females not provided with a covered receptacle for sanitary napkins. 5-501.17; 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.
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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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Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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