Pokemoto
Last inspected: Mar 20, 2025
30
Score
Pokemoto has been inspected seven times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 20, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“Stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Pokemoto's 30 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 20, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed 3 flying insects in back kitchen near mop sink and trash can storage. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple sink in use with chlorine at 0ppm. Person in charge added bleach to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Musubi out on counter since 12pm per person in charge with no time mark. Person in charge marked appropriately. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed tuna with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs (personal) stored over ready to eat products to be served to customers. Person in charge moved to appropriate location. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Person in charge utilizes chlorine for sanitizing, unable to provide test strips. **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Person in charge with no proof of CFM. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
53A-01-7
Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Shared grease receptacle lids open. Left sided shared dumpster missing lid. Buildup of unbagged trash in shared dumpster enclosure.
33-29-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cabinet under soda dispenser with mold like substance buildup. Buildup of debris in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on multiple clean squeeze bottles. Person in charge removed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO tank unsecured by back door.
51-11-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed tuna with instructions to remove from packaging thawed with no oxygen introduced in walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
30
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 8 live flying insects at prep hand wash sink drain. Also, observed 3 flying insects by boba station. Also, observed two flying insects in back by mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-01: Observed 2 flying insects at drain at back hand wash sink. Observed one flying insect in back mop sink area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
86
Apr 3, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
95
Feb 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http:// www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Establishment has undergone change of ownership. Has not obtained license. **Warning**
50-08-7
High Priority - Priority: High Priority Observed: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In walk in cooler thawed salmon and tuna with instructions to remove from vacuum seal thawed with no oxygen introduced.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Priority: Intermediate No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Establishment holds musubis on time, no written plan available. Provided for, to operator during inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Basic - Priority: Basic Observed: Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. In walk in cooler thawed salmon and tuna with instructions to remove from vacuum seal thawed with no oxygen introduced
06-09-1
64
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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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. Person in charge unable to provide proof of any training for employees working longer than 60 days. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-13: Operator needs more time to obtain. **Time Extended**
53B-01-5
90
Jul 27, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Two flying insects observed in front service beverage area.
35A-02-6
High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm). Operator emptied triple sink sanitizer solution **Corrective Action Taken**
22-43-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. crab salad (48F - Cold Holding) in bottom of reach-in cooler at from counter. Employee stated they had it out for restocking and left it out briefly. Operator stated they will keep it in bottom of reach-in cooler to chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Vacuum breaker on faucet at mop sink missing/ in disrepair. Discussed with person in charge.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink behind front counter used to dump ice. Operator melted ice in hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket on walk-in-cooler soiled.
23-03-4
47
Apr 11, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in bottom of reach-in cooler with sauces stored.
29-49-6
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Commercially packaged reduced oxygen salmon bearing a label to remove before thawing still in sealed package in walk-in-cooler. Discussed with operator.
06-09-1
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pokemoto last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pokemoto on file is from Mar 20, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Pokemoto?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Pokemoto.
How does Pokemoto compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Pokemoto most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Pokemoto's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pokemoto have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Pokemoto means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Pokemoto inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pokemoto is inspected around four times per year on average.
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