Pokemoto

16240 Summerlin Rd Unit 310, Fort Myers, FL 33908

Japanese / Sushi

Last inspected: Jul 22, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Pokemoto has been inspected five times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jul 22, 2024. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly six violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “establishment has no written procedures for employees”, showing up two times.

Among Fort Myers restaurants, the typical score is 81; Pokemoto is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 22, 2024

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Nov 15, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored near clean food equipment. Operator removed chemicals. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

41-10-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed three 6 lb cans of mandarin oranges dented. Operator separated cans to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

01B-01-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with written procedures. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

11-27-4

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container in back dry storage. **Warning**

02D-01-5

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored on shelving above food served to public in walk in cooler. **Warning**

08B-49-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

25-06-4

Jul 10, 2023

Food-Licensing Inspection

3 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 4 violations

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

05-08-4

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

11-26-1

11-27-4

Basic - No handwashing signs provided at a hand sinks used by food employees.

31B-04-4

Nov 17, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.

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High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

29-42-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Forks, spoons, and knives.

25-02-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor in walk in freezer. Operator placed box of of food shelving. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-47-4

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 8 violations

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Educated operator on importance of washing hands with hot water.

12A-19-4

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut kale 53F cold hold and sliced tomatoes 52F cold hold in front prep reach in cooler less than 4 hours. Reach in coolers turned down and double panned time/temperature control for safety foods with ice. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water turned off hand wash sink in back food prep/dishwash area.

27-16-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Can opener. Operator cleaned can opener. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public in walk in cooler. Operator placed employee food on bottom shelf in bin for employees. **Corrected On-Site**

08B-49-4

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purses stored on shelving near food items in back dry storage area. Operator removed and placed in employee bin on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Basic - Ice buildup of ice on floor and around sprinkler head in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar container at front service area.

02D-01-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Pokemoto last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Pokemoto on file is from Jul 22, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Pokemoto?

Across the inspection record, “establishment has no written procedures for employees” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pokemoto.

How does Pokemoto compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

Pokemoto most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Myers average of 81.

Has Pokemoto's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Pokemoto have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Pokemoto means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Pokemoto inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Pokemoto is inspected around two times per year on average.

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