THE POKE COMPANY
1000 N CONGRESS AVE, Boynton Beach, FL, 33426
Most recent inspection
- Date
- October 13, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 7
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (7)
- 29-42-4Critical
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter attached at mop sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Same. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 03A-02-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. open face reach in cooler: krab mix (53F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); edamame (55F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator iced down products. -
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. open face reach in cooler: krab mix (53F - Cold Holding); seaweed salad (54F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (54F - Cold Holding); edamame (55F - Cold Holding) Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Operator iced down products. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Open face reach in cooler: Seaweed salad 49F, edamame 52F cold holding. Per operator, not prepared or portioned today. Per operator, out of temperature for approximately 1 hour. **Admin Complaint**
High Priority
- 31B-03-4
No soap provided at handwash sink. At restroom on right hand side while looking at bathroom doors. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At restroom on right hand side while looking at bathroom doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Same. **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at clean dish rack and in use cutting board in prep kitchen. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards at clean dish rack and in use cutting board in prep kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Same. **Time Extended**
Basic
- 22-02-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance at clean dish rack. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled with black mold like substance at clean dish rack. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Same. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 53B-01-5
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. -
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Not available at time of inspection. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Same. **Time Extended**
Intermediate
- 16-46-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On food storage containers at clean dish rack. -
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On food storage containers at clean dish rack. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2026-10-13: Same. **Time Extended**
Basic
Earlier inspections on file
Source: Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.