POKE HOUSE
1664 LENOX AVE STE 2, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 305.397.8856
Last inspected Aug 3, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the chicken was reheated at 10:00AM.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic pan in the sink. The person in charge removed it.
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 cold hooding at 35°F still in the vacuum. The cook removed the tuna from the vacuum.
Nov 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a blue liquid. The manager had it labeled.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed a few plastic squeeze bottles with different liquids not labeled.
Jul 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled sauces. Observed raw tuna and raw salmon over soy sauce in the walk-in cooler. The manager moved the fish to the bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the chicken was reheated at 10:00AM.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken (125F - Hot Holding). As per the manager the chicken was reheated at 10:00AM.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a clear spray bottle with a blue liquid not labeled throughout.
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 several packages of tuna still in the vaccine packaging with an internal temperature of 33°F. The manager opened the bags.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. The manager inverted it.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed three plastic containers with different grains not labeled in the back room.
Jan 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed the food handler got an order and put on gloves without washing her hands.
Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw salmon over plastic water bottles in the walk-in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut romaine (49F - Cold Holding); at the fro t counter. As per the food handler it was put there approximately 3 hours ago. The food handler put ice on the romaine to drop the temperature.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a container of rice. The manager removed it.
Food stored on floor. Observed a large plastic container of soy sauce on the floor. The manager put it on a shelf.
Aug 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed the dishwasher washing dishes without setting up the sanitizer. The dishwasher washer set up the sink with chlorine at 100 ppms. And rewatched rinsed and sanitized the dishes.
Employee ate then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a cook cutting vegetables while eating.
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. Observed to new food handlers working and haven't signed the employee reporting agreement. The manager had them read and sign it.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. The managers inverted the the mop.
Mar 22, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of straws in the floor.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over fruits and vegetables in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the fish to the bottom shelf.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed tuna (55F - Cold Holding); salmon (55F - Cooling); shrimp (55F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (55F - Cold Holding); feta (55F - Cold Holding) at the front counter all products have time of preparation on the pans. All were prepared approximately 9:34-9:45.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the warehouse washing area.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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 a package of tuna in the walk-in cooler defrosting in the vacuum with an internal temperature of 28°F. The cook cut open the bag.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a case of straws in the floor.
Aug 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed imitation crab being advertised as crab on the digital menu board and paper menu.
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. Form provided and sign by 5 employees.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted it.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed in the rice container. The manager inverted it,
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
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