POKE RAMEN ASIAN SOUL KITCHEN
1908 S UNIVERSITY DR, Davie FL 33324 · 954.533.1286
Last inspected Jun 18, 2026 · 10 visits since January 2024
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Poster emailed.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $440
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026000953 | Oct 28, 2025 | Feb 23, 2026 | $440 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Operator removed wiping cloth.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 6 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw crab stored over ready to eat cilantro and bags of peas in the reach in cooler by the front counter. Operator stored properly.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked eggs (46F - Cold Holding); tofu (45F - Cold Holding); cooked chicken (46F - Cold Holding); octopus balls (47F - Cold Holding) in lowboy cooler in the kitchen. As per operator, items out of temperature for less than 2 hours. As per operator, items not prepped or portioned today. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed take out bowl used to scoop flour. Operator removed take out bowl.
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of flour stored on the floor in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up in reach in freezer at the front of the kitchen.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed container with flour not labeled with the common name. Operator labeled properly.
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed a small bottle of Neosporin stored over flip top coolers on cook line. Operator moved medicine.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Observed cooked corn (72F - Cold Holding) at 3:10 cooling since 11:30. Item did not cool from 135F to 70F in 2 hours. Operator discarded food.
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed in reach in freezer a box with individually wrapper pork filets. All pork was wrapped in paper towels. Advised operator to not wrap food in non food grade paper. Observed a to-go plastic bag containing cilantro with the bag coming in direct contact with the food. Advised operator to use food grade bags.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pickled vegetables (78F - Cold Holding) holding at room temperature on the counter for approximately 2 hours. Operator added to Time as a Public Health Control.
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Observed operator is not properly tracking how many days cooked chicken was frozen and thawed. Advised operator on proper procedures for date marking.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle of an unknown chemical. As per operator spray bottle contains degreaser. Operator labeled spray bottle.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed in reach in cooler in front counter area a container with cooked shrimp incorrect Old labels the cooler used to store food for customers. Operator moved to different cooler.
Food stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on the floor. Operator moved onions off the floor.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in Reach in Cooler excess ice buildup along the sides. Advised operator to clean off ice.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed clean containers in dishwashing area with old labels still attached. Advised operator to remove old stickers from clean dishes.
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed at walk in cooler - raw pork stored directly over unwashed produce.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed at front counter - Raw sliced salmon stored behind cooked octopus. Observed at Turbo Air reach in cooler at front - raw salmon stored directly over diced tomatoes. Operator stored correctly.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed at front counter - eel and tofu without time mark. Operator time marked items. As per operator item held for approximately 1 hour.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed microwave at cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw salmon over cooked chicken in freezer chest. Operator inverted.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris employee clean and sanitized
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles on same shelf as clean trays. Operator relocated to chemical only area.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks on cook line above food. Operator relocated.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Multiple cold holding units with no conspicuous ambient thermometers.
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.chest freezer, raw salmon over portioned cooked chicken. Manager inverted
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm), employee made new solution, 50 ppm.
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. Poster emailed.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sandwich inside lower cooler in front counter, -Employee drinks on top of chest freezer, -Employee items next to single service plastic plates and lids. Manager removed all and stored separately
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Middle compartment used as sanitizer compartment. Employee emptied compartment and made new set up on 3rd. Compartment.
Food stored on floor. Container of clean onions on floor, in front of triple sink, manager placed on shelf
Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Open box of beans sprout stored on cardboard box, employee removed and p,aced on plastic containers
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Cook line, employee removed.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Chlorine 200+ Ppm. Operator discarded made new solution rechecked 100 Ppm
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage container on front counter. Operator removed
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Explained to operator the proper set up
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor on cook line operator elevated.
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.