POKI BOWL
8370 MILLS DRIVE, Miami FL 33183 · 786.810.4811
Last inspected Aug 4, 2026 · 11 visits since August 2023
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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. Provided written plan to operator via email.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Aug 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
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 for boba left on the counter. Per operator, placed at noon.
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed two broken plastic lids with cracks stored within clean food equipments in the back.
No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed inspections from 2021.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed 2 cases of single service container bowls on the floor in hallway. Operator raised onto shelf.
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Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 0ppm) at front counter. Employee created new one, 2nd Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm).
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and prepare customer order without first washing hands.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in cooler in back prep area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time has exceeded 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker
Jul 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy tuna mix (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); krab mix (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for tapioca pearls with no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at hand sink in back area.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside cooler at front counter. Operator properly placed scoop.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service to go bags stored on floor under front counter.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at font counter.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on floor near bathroom.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table across from three compartment sink.
Mar 14, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter.
Jan 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Steven Dominguez manager certification expired on 08.11.2024.
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 both employees at front counter hired for less than 60 days with no Food Employee Reporting Agreement forms signed. Provided manager with form and they both signed them.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler's training expired. This applies to Kay and Geraldine hired for more than 60 days.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff at front counter with no hair restraints while doing food preparation.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at unit near office.
Jun 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Observed rice not time marked at front counter.
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm at three compartment sink. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading 200ppm.
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 written plan to operator via email.
No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for brown and white rice. No written plan available. Provided written plan to operator via email.
Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of probe thermometer calibration temperature. Discussed with person in charge.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner nor labeled at ware washing area.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on reach in cooler at storage area soiled.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in freezer at storage area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies bathroom.
Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed stored metal strainer soiled with old food debris above 3 compartment sink.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing cup and spoon inside hand sink at front counter, no sanitizing step.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Employees unable to determine time product placed inside cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Employees unable to determine time product placed inside cooler.
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. Observed white rice and brown rice with no time marking at front counter. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing cup and spoon inside hand sink at front counter.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner not labeled near 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer near office and single door unit near kitchen entrance.
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies at customer area missing required information.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service utensils stored on floor at hallway leading to bathroom.
Jan 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in freezer.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal strainer above 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies at front counter not labeled.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Walter expired on 6-6-23.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above reach in cooler near kitchen entrance soiled with dust and food debris.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 metal strainers in disrepair above 3 compartment sink.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up near fan inside reach in freezer near office. Observed ice build up at back of single door reach in cooler near kitchen entrance.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching product inside containers of sugar and rice at preparation area.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.
Aug 22, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna and raw salmon stored over cooked chicken, sauces and diced mango in reach in cooler at the stored area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed food employee Jose employed more than 60 days.
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. Printed and provided employee health agreement to person in charge. Employees signed agreement.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Plastic spray bottle of sanitizer solution not labeled.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rich in freezer handles soiled with old food debris.
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 Raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at storage area. Person in charge cut packages.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single service trays not inverted at front counter.
Single-service articles stored underneath paper towel dispenser at front counter.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the preparation area soiled and with old food debris.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Dry milk not labeled at the front counter. Employee labeled the container.
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.