Poke Paradise

440 E Bell Rd, Phoenix 85022-2302

Food Establishment - Eating & Drinking · Permit FD-88636

Score based on 9 scored inspections on record, weighted toward recent visits (one-year half-life). How scoring works

County record last checked Sep 22, 2026.

Excellent

Phoenix restaurant avg: 95

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Score per routine inspection and re-inspection; dashed line marks the “Poor” threshold (60).

Inspection history9 on record

2026

May 21, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.Predefined Comment: No violations noted at time of inspection.Discussed time control and date marking procedures. Discussed intervals for refrigeration equipment servicing.

Feb 9, 2026RoutinecleanA

Predefined Comment: No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2025

Sep 10, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

Jun 9, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.No violations noted at time of inspection. Inspection report delivered via e-mail.

Apr 11, 2025RoutinecleanA

No County legal action will result from this inspection.

2024

Sep 19, 2024Routine1 priority1 coreB

No County legal action will result from this inspection.Provided guidance on clean up procedures for bodily fluids at time of inspection. Reviewed requirements for boba tea and utensil storage.

#15 — Food Separated and ProtectedPriority3-302.11

Inspector's notes

Observed containers and packages of raw salmon and raw tuna stored over various containers of ready to veggies, cooked shrimp and juice bottles in walk-in cooler. Notified manager, and raw items were properly rearranged at time of inspection. Ensure raw items are stored properly - guidance provided at time of inspection. Corrective Action: Corrected at time of inspection.

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PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-302.11 (A1-2) - Priority: Packaged and Unpackaged Food-Separation, Packaging, and Segregation; Protection from Cross Contamination. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4621/AMC-Toolbox---Cross-Contamination.

#39 — Contamination Prevented during Food Preparation, Storage and DisplayCore3-305.11

Inspector's notes

Observed various food items (cans, containers of ginger, etc.) stored on the ground in walk-in cooler and in dry storage area. Reviewed proper food storage with manager - ensure all food products are stored properly, and at least 6 inches off the ground to prevent potential contamination. Corrective Action: Correct prior to next routine inspection.

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3-305.11 - Core: Food Storage - Preventing Contamination from the Premises

May 8, 2024Routine1 foundation1 coreB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _0__ Priority, __1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: THAO HO

#14 — Required Records Available: Shellstock Tags, Parasite DestructionPriority foundation3-402.12

Priority Foundation-3-402.12, Pf: Records, Creation, & Retention; Raw as Ready-to-Eat Fish. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4619/AMC-Toolbox---Approved-Source. No parasite destruction letter on premise from raw fish seller for raw salmon and raw tuna served in facility. Owner contacted fish company and obtained letter at time of inspection. Keep letter of parasite destruction on premise. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#55 — Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained, and CleanCore6-501.114

Core-6-501.114, C: Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter. Items for personal use including a large container of pool chemicals and food dehydrator per employee stored on premise. Discussed importance of maintaining premises free of personal items and unused equipment.. Correct By: Correct Prior To Next Routine Inspection

Jan 23, 2024Routine1 priority1 foundationall corrected on siteB°

This establishment is not participating in the award program at this time and had _1__ Priority, __1_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. On July 1st, 2023, the Environmental Services Department started emailing permit card(s) and permitinvoice(s) to permittees. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive acopy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal. If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,o Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)o Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)o Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)o Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181.Award: Not Participating,Signer: THAO HO

#22 — Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesPriority3-501.16

PRIORITY VIOLATION-3-501.16(A)(2) and (B), P: Time/Temperature Control for Safety Food, Cold Holding. For a permanent fix to this violation, check out these simple tools in our Active Managerial Control Toolbox, made especially for you. https://www.maricopa.gov/4576/AMC-Toolbox---Cold-Holding. Shredded crab meat in top of reach in and in bottom of reach in at end of service area temped at 48F to 52F with thermocouple for less than 4 hours per employee. Reach in temped at 50F. Employee placed crab meat in walk in and adjusted reach in. Discussed importance of maintaining all TCS foods at 41F to prevent foodborne illness. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

#28 — Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, and Used; Held for Retail Sale, Properly StoredPriority foundation7-102.11

Priority Foundation-7-102.11, Pf: Common Name-Working Containers. Spray bottle of bleach mixture stored on shelf underneath prep table without benefit of label. Employee labeled spray bottle. Discussed importance of labeling all chemicals used in facility. Correct By: Corrected At Time Of Inspection

2023

Aug 23, 2023RoutinecleanA

This establishment received a (n) ___A Grade and had _0__ Priority, __0_ Priority Foundation violations on this inspection. No County legal action will result from this inspection. Emailed report and confirmed. The Environmental Services Department will begin emailing permit card(s) and permit invoice(s) to permittees in the coming months. We need a current and accurate email address on file to ensure you receive a copy of your permit card and invoice(s) upon renewal.If you are unsure whether your email address is accurate, you may:• Contact your inspector using the phone number or email on your last inspection report to review, or:• Contact the Department using the email addresses below,• Envquickservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities such as fast-food)• Envfullservicerestaurants@maricopa.gov (facilities that are full-service restaurants)• Envretailgrocery@maricopa.gov (facilities like grocery stores or retail food markets)• Envspecialtyprograms@maricopa.gov (mobile food/special events/plan review)Note: If you need to update your email address and/or other contact information, please submit an administrative change request form at the below website:https://www.maricopa.gov/FormCenter/Environmental-Services-16/Administrative-Change-Request-Form-181 or call 602-506-6824.Award: A,Signer: THAO HO

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Data from Maricopa County Environmental Services public records, last checked Sep 22, 2026. Grades marked with ° are computed equivalents for establishments not participating in the county's voluntary grading program. View official county records →