KONA POKE

Health grade
A · 99/100
Seminole County rank
Safer than 88%
Diner rating
4.8 ★ · 1,007 reviews
Violations
1 basic
Last inspected
Feb 2026

It ranks safer than 88% of Seminole County restaurants we grade. The last inspection (February 9, 2026) noted just 1 basic violation. Menus here flag vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, and other dietary options.

A · 99/100 · safer than 88% of Seminole County

Get directions Call (321) 363-4171

Restaurant details

Health grade
A (99/100)
Violations
1 total — 1 basic
Address
1813 WP BALL BLVD, Sanford, FL
Cuisine
Sushi
Categories
Restaurant, Gluten-free restaurant, Health food restaurant, Sushi restaurant, Vegan restaurant, Vegetarian restaurant
Price
$10–20
Rating
4.8 stars (1007 reviews)
Seats
29
Phone
(321) 363-4171
Website
Official website
Photo of KONA POKE
Photo: Kona Poké

Community Rating

Reviews via Google
4.8 Community-sourced rating 1,007 reviews
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What diners say — our read

If these 26 reviews agree on a topic, it is the staff. Reviewers who mention front-of-house rate this place 4.8 on average — it is working in the restaurant’s favour.

The split is 25 positive to 1 negative across 26 rated reviews. The single most common rating left here is 5 stars (25 of 26). No one in this corpus comments on speed of service at all.

Against that, the kitchen inspects well — an A (99/100), 1 basic violations at the most recent DBPR visit. The visit behind that grade was February 9, 2026. The trend across inspections is improvement. On health score it sits safer than 88% of the Seminole County restaurants we grade. For specifics, the last inspection cited nonfood-contact surfaces clean.

Nothing here pulls in opposite directions — an unusually clean read. Full reviews follow below in the order they were left.

Our own analysis of 26 reviews for this restaurant, set against its Florida DBPR inspection record. How we calculate grades →

  • June 26, 2026

    I tried Kona Poké for lunch and was pleasantly surprised by how fresh everything tasted. The fish was flavorful, the toppings were crisp, and there were plenty of options to customize my bowl. The staff were patient while I decided what to order and made the whole process easy. The portions were satisfying without feeling too heavy, and the restaurant had a clean, welcoming atmosphere. I’d definitely come back when I’m in the mood for a fresh and filling meal.

  • June 25, 2026

    Erica & Shawn were incredible!! It was me and my sisters first time and we were treated so kindly. The food was so fresh & the cleanliness can’t be beat . Love love love it. We will be back & will refer everyone!!! Kona fire is amazingggg

  • June 20, 2026

    We were on vacation so thought we would try something new. I am so glad we did! Food was delicious and the service was amazing! We had never had a poke bowl before and they were so helpful in giving us suggestions and explaining everything. Highly recommend!

  • June 20, 2026

    The staff was amazing. They were cleaning when we came in. They were very friendly and helpful when making the bowls. The food was fresh and tasty. I highly recommend this place.

  • June 17, 2026

    Big bummer. We ordered two bowls for takeout and the bowl was BEAUTIFUL. It had every topping so the service and accuracy seem great. But I was so disappointed to realize that there was hardly any protein. I ordered a salmon and tuna bowl, then paid extra to add an additional portion of salmon. We counted maybe 8 or 10 little pieces of fish total. I paid $22 for a bowl of rice and toppings. I think this could have been great—it just needed the protein.

  • June 13, 2026

    I have been a customer of Kona Poke for years and they never disappoint. The poke bowl topping selection is vast and the rice is always perfectly cooked! I also appreciate their Dole whip ice cream and their boba tea. If you're in the area, I'd definitely recommend this place!

  • June 1, 2026

    Staff was very friendly and helpful. This was our first time so we stood at the front door reading all thr options for the build your own bowl. When you actually order the options are all written in front of each option and the ladies working there made it all very easy. The portions are huge. The bowls were very good and a great value. Wish we had a location closer to our house but we will visit again when we are in the area.

  • May 15, 2026

    We were pleasantly surprised by our lunch here. I had tacos and my husband had a bowl. The service was excellent. I look forward to building a bowl next time.

  • May 8, 2026

    Just stopped in while passing through town and was pleasantly surprised to find this place. Food was fantastic and service was good. Will definitely be back.

  • May 5, 2026

    Claire was amazing and very helpful!

  • May 4, 2026

    Both the food and service was amazing, Clarese and Sydney are the BEST!!

  • May 4, 2026

    Clarese was super helpful in helping us pick our flavor for dole whip. She was in a great mood and ready to help us as soon as we walked in :)

  • May 1, 2026

    Anthony was my server. Amazing service.

  • April 30, 2026

    Anthony was the best! He helped me select what food I would like the best with it being my first time there! So polite!

  • April 30, 2026

    Came here looking for something to eat and wasn't expecting it to be so tasty, Anthony provided great customer service and made me want to come again.

  • April 30, 2026

    We had Erica as our server and she was amazing! Love the food here.

  • April 30, 2026

    Clare has excellent customer service

  • April 28, 2026

    Clare was amazing help, went above and beyond in making sure it is safe for me to eat here due to my allergies. Will definitely come back again just for her.

  • April 28, 2026

    Claire was awesome

  • April 27, 2026

    Tay and Clarese were wonderful🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

  • April 26, 2026

    Tay was very helpful and the food is delicious

  • April 26, 2026

    We an awesome place to grab some food and relax. Clarsy was very professional.

  • April 26, 2026

    First time here and excited to try a new Poke bowl. I was welcomed by the staff that were very friendly and welcoming. Clarese helped me through my choices and provided samples. she was super sweet with my daughters. She definitely made me want to come again and again 🩷🩷

  • April 26, 2026

    Clarese was amazing! Very kind and upbeat. :))

  • April 26, 2026

    Great service! Great atmosphere! Shoutout to clarese for being amazing!!

  • April 26, 2026

    The shop is super clean, with lots of options and Clarese was so sweet and inviting! We’ll definitely be back!

Overall Score

85 / 100

  • Health inspection grade 40/40
    Grade A
  • Dietary transparency 20/20
    9 options listed
  • Community rating 19/20
    4.8★ average
  • Hidden-gem status 0/10
    Not flagged
  • Track record 6/10
    Improving, 0% clean

Composite score from health grade, dietary options, ratings, and inspection record — distinct from the state-derived health grade.

Opening hours

Monday
11 AM to 9 PM
Tuesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Wednesday
11 AM to 9 PM
Thursday
11 AM to 9 PM
Friday
11 AM to 9 PM
Saturday
11 AM to 9 PM
Sunday
11 AM to 9 PM

Inspection history

The following records are from Florida DBPR public inspection records, most recent first.

  1. February 9, 2026 · Routine - Food

    Call Back - Complied

    0 high-priority · 0 intermediate · 1 basic

    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
  2. December 9, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Warning Issued

    1 high-priority · 2 intermediate · 2 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods (×2)
    • 03 — Temperature control of foods (cold/hot holding, cooking, cooling, reheating)
    • 23 — Nonfood-contact surfaces clean
    • 29 — Plumbing installed & maintained; mop sink; backflow prevention
  3. July 8, 2025 · Routine - Food

    Inspection Completed - No Further Action

    1 high-priority · 1 intermediate · 5 basic

    • 02 — Consumer advisory, date-marking & labeling of ready-to-eat foods
    • 12 — Handwashing; employee eating/drinking/smoking practices (×2)
    • 14 — Food-contact & nonfood-contact surfaces properly designed/maintained
    • 25 — Single-service and single-use items
    • 36 — Floors, walls, ceilings clean & maintained; proper ventilation
    • 53 — Food manager certification; employee food-safety training

This grade is calculated by us from Florida DBPR public inspection records — Florida does not issue official grades. How we calculate it →

Data last updated: February 9, 2026