Premier Poke
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2025
52
Score
Public records show six inspections at Premier Poke stretching back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 15, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around three violations to closer to eight violations per visit.
“Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
By comparison, the average Fort Myers facility scores 81, putting Premier Poke on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk-in cooler; raw chicken stored over margarines. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In reach-in cooler; Cooked rice prepared and stored the day before inspection not properly date marked.
02C-02-5
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
Basic - Floor has accumulation of food debris under cooking equipments.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil containers on floor at prep area.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Interior of hood soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Stored flour not covered at dry storage. Operator covered flour. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at mop sink. Operator stored wet mop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance; raw chicken stored over cooked corn. Operator removed raw chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer; Individually packaged frozen raw chicken stored over individually packaged frozen raw fish. Operator removed frozen chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. In reach-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at front counter. Operator provided paper towels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided operator Employee Health Reporting Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Per operator cooked rice prepared and cooked more than 24 hours without date marked in reach-in cooler near by kitchen entrance.
02C-02-5
Basic - In reach-in cooler; commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged raw tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package.
06-09-1
Basic - Dumpster rusted out on bottom with holes.
33-12-4
43
May 1, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Packaged food has no English labeling. Observed multiple items through out kitchen on dry storage and in walk in without English language as well.
02D-06-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water at hand washing sink at front counter before you enter kitchen.
27-16-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in coolers with food soiled debris on them and torn
14-11-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rice bags sitting on floor in dry storage not six inches off ground. **Repeat Violation**
08B-47-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed mop stored in mop bucket, not hung up properly to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in dry storage in rice bag a quart Togo container being used as a rice scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint on.
13-03-4
64
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
41
May 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shelled eggs over cooked noodles in walk-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
86
Mar 29, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw tuna and salmon over unwashed carrots in walk-in cooler. Operator moved tuna and salmon to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Premier Poke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Premier Poke on file is from Apr 15, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Premier Poke?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Premier Poke.
How does Premier Poke compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Premier Poke most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Myers average of 81.
Has Premier Poke's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Premier Poke have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Premier Poke 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 Premier Poke inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Premier Poke is inspected around three times per year on average.
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