POKE ICE
6214 N FEDERAL HWY, Fort Lauderdale FL 33308 · 954-626-0084
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 10 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live on wall at soap dispenser - front counter hand sink - sushi prep area. Operator exterminated and cleaned the area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $360
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2023014077 | Jan 25, 2023 | Apr 10, 2023 | $360 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef stored over ready to eat ice in reach in chest freezer. Operator stored all items properly.
Raw shell eggs stored over or with unwashed mangoes. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Per operator, item placed out approximately 2.5 hours ago. Operator time marked item.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Prep area low boy - spicy tuna - ambient cooling 1 hour at 3:15pm (51F - Cooling) at 3:50pm 51F. At this rate, proper ambient cooling will not occur. Observed item covered. Operator removed cover and placed in smaller containers to quick chill.
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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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Reviewed Food Employee Reporting Agreement with operator.A
Unnecessary persons in the food preparation, food storage, or warewashing area. 2 children in back prep area.
AC vents and returns in back kitchen area soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on back prep table. Operator removed items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. 2 employee purses on shelf with single service and food items. Operator removed.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk container of salt. Operator stored properly.
May 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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3 door low boy - sushi area - Raw fish stored over or with unwashed avocado. Operator stored all items properly.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Microwave in back room.
Jan 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Cold medicine on top shelf of prep area reach in cooler. Operator removed.
Employee began working with food - prepared a customer bowl order- without first washing hands. Reviewed proper hand washing and employees properly washed washed hands.
Prep area reach in - Raw shell eggs stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat milk. Operator stored all items properly.
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. Sushi rice. Operator time marked.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area hand sink. Operator replaced.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Back prep area hand sink. Operator replaced.
Faucet/handle missing at plumbing fixture. Cold water handle not working - back prep area hand sink.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle in bulk sugar. Operator stored properly.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Front counter - Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator made new solution. Chlorine 100ppm.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Standing 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen; raw shell eggs over unwashed jalapeños. Operator stored properly.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Standing 2 door reach in cooler in kitchen; raw shrimp over container of ready to eat soy sauce. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer in kitchen
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease and food debris.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Front line hand washing sink leaking from base.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease by microwave and rice cooker in kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Kitchen; spice next to rice cooker not labeled. Operator labeled.
Jul 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. -Raw ground tuna thawing in reduced oxygen packaging. Operator removed from packaging and stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in back prep room.
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of grease
Wall soiled with accumulated food debris at ice cream roll station by front counter.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ice buildup in reach-in chest freezer in back prep area.
Interior of toaster oven has accumulation of grease at Front line.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Front counter ice cream rolling station.
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. - Prep area; quart bowl in containers of rice. Operator removed.
Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. -Prep area; above prep table
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Wall soiled with accumulated, food debris. -Front counter; ice cream roll station.
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. At sushi counter, non food grade paper towels used to store raw tuna. Operator removed
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. In low boy cooler, raw shell eggs stored over unwashed vegetables. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. In reach in cooler, raw chicken stored over raw beef. Operator moved chicken to bottom shelf.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In prep area, cup used to dispense rice. Operator removed cup.
Oct 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter flip top - middle door with torn gaskets.
Oct 6, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 2 live on wall at soap dispenser - front counter hand sink - sushi prep area. Operator exterminated and cleaned the area.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided handout to operator.
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. 1 employee without food handler/CFM training. Provided Food Employee Reporting Agreement to operator. Employees filled out during inspection.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Prep area - Microwave.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Back prep area - visibly soiled cardboard on prep table with microwave.
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Front counter shelves lined with visibly soiled cardboard.
Dead roach on premises. 1 dead on shelf at front counter - sushi prep area. Operator removed and cleaned the area.
Equipment in poor repair. Front counter flip top - middle door with torn gaskets.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor and wall around steamer in back prep area. Floor and wall around microwave in back prep area.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.