THE POKE COMPANY WELLINGTON
10120 FOREST HILL BLVD UNIT 170, Wellington, FL, 33414
Most recent inspection
- Date
- August 14, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 6
- Jurisdiction
- Palm Beach County (West Palm Beach), FL
Violations (6)
- 12A-16-4CriticalCorrected on site
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
High Priority - Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Observed employee touch clothes then put gloves on and began to serve food; no hand wash. Advised operator that employee should wash hands. **Corrected On-Site**
High Priority
- 01B-02-5Critical
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter make table: cooked shrimp (46F at 3:45pm- Cooling); raw salmon (47F at 3:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, both products cooling since 10am. Both stored over stacked. Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter make table: cooked shrimp (46F at 3:45pm- Cooling); raw salmon (47F at 3:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, both products cooling since 10am. Both stored over stacked. Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 03D-06-5Critical
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter make table: cooked shrimp (46F at 3:45pm- Cooling); raw salmon (47F at 3:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, both products cooling since 10am. Both stored over stacked. Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter make table: cooked shrimp (46F at 3:45pm- Cooling); raw salmon (47F at 3:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, both products cooling since 10am. Both stored over stacked. Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale.
High Priority
- 03D-15-4
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter make table: cooked shrimp (46F at 3:45pm- Cooling); raw salmon (47F at 3:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, both products cooling since 10am. Both stored over stacked. Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. At front counter make table: raw diced tuna (51F at 3:45Pm; 53F at 4:15pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 2:15pm. Stored over stacked. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill over stacked portion.
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At front counter make table: cooked shrimp (46F at 3:45pm- Cooling); raw salmon (47F at 3:45pm- Cooling) As per operator, both products cooling since 10am. Both stored over stacked. Products did not cool to 41F within 4 hours. See stop sale. At front counter make table: raw diced tuna (51F at 3:45Pm; 53F at 4:15pm- Cooling) As per operator, cooling since 2:15pm. Stored over stacked. At current rate of cooling, product will not cool to 41F within 4 hours. Advised operator to quick chill over stacked portion.
Intermediate
- 53A-05-6
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Intermediate
- 53B-13-5
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Intermediate
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.