Poke Bar & Kitchen
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
78
Score
Public records show 10 inspections at Poke Bar & Kitchen stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Restaurants in Boston average 86, so Poke Bar & Kitchen trails the local norm. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
10
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Frost build up on interior of chest type freezers Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration/freezer units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floor walls ceiling and attachments - Kitchen prep ware washing storage etc Soils on shelving - Kitchen prep ware washing storage etc
590.006/6-201.11-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all empty food containers that are in trash area Remove all unused and unnecessary articles from establishment
590.006/6-501.114-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Walls in disrepair in Bathroom
590.006/6-501.11-C
Cooking and baking equipment (c)
Inspector notes: Soils on exterior of rice cookers
590.004/4-602.12-C
78
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live mice observed running accross the kitchen (5.29.25).**** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator to: isdhealth@boston gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
90
May 29, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep separate.
590.003/3-302.11-P
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Live mice observed running accross the kitchen (5.29.25).**** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator to: isdhealth@boston gov
590.006/6-501.111-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on all violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of multiple house cooker observed soiled interior of front of the house chest freezer observed with excess ice. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Dead roaches observed on the glue trap under prep sink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Live mice observed running accross the kitchen .**** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator to: isdhealth@boston gov
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles and condiment containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice dispensing utensil observed stored in stagnant water measuring cup observed stored inside bulk bins. Provide proper utensils(handle) to prevent contamination by hands/bacteria. (corrected on site)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wipping clothes observed stored on equipments. Discontinue and store on sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
52
May 21, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Packaged and unpackaged food-separation packaging and segregation (p)
Inspector notes: Raw shelled eggs observed stored above RTE foods. Discontinue and keep separate.
590.003/3-302.11-P
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: PIC to train staff on all violations noted on the inspection report.
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Wiping cloths use limitation (c)
Inspector notes: Wipping clothes observed stored on equipments. Discontinue and store on sanitizing solution
590.003/3-304.14-C
Controlling pests (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple mice droppings observed in the storage area near the house model freezer unit on the floor under handsinks at the warewashing area. Clean to remove.**** PIC to provide current detailed IPM report from licensed exterminator to: Inca.Prince@Boston.Gov.
590.006/6-501.111-C
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Multiple squeze bottles and condiment containers observed without labels. Provide labels when removed from original containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Rice dispensing utensil observed stored in stagnant water measuring cup observed stored inside bulk bins. Provide proper utensils(handle) to prevent contamination by hands/bacteria. (corrected on site)
590.003/3-304.12-C
Removing dead or trapped birds insects rodents and other pest (c)
Inspector notes: 2 Dead roaches observed on the glue trap under prep sink. Clean to remove
590.006/6-501.112-C
(b) and (c) equipment food-contact surfaces nonfood-contact surfaces and utensils (c)
Inspector notes: Exterior of multiple house cooker observed soiled interior of front of the house chest freezer observed with excess ice. Clean to remove
590.004/4-601.11-C
58
Dec 19, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
When to wash (p)
Inspector notes: Observed food handler rinsing hands in food prep sink (PIC took corrective action during inspection)
590.002/2-301.14-P
Using a handwashing sink-operation and maintenance (pf)
Inspector notes: Greens in hand sink basin plastic strainer (Corrected on site by PIC) Hand sink on prep station blocked by dunnage rack and large box (Corrected on site by PIC)
590.005/5-205.11-PF
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Broken floor tiles throughout
590.006/6-501.11-C
(a) and (c) good repair and calibration-utensils and temperature and pressure measuring devices (c)
Inspector notes: Using plastic food strainers that are not approved for commercial use
590.004/4-502.11-C
70
Jul 22, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: New food prep sink does not have indirect plumbing
590.006/6-501.11-C
95
Jul 15, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using middle bay for food prep - Install food prep sink Food condiments stored in back room under ceiling and walls (electical cords wall breaker boxes etc) that is not smooth durable and easily cleanable
590.003/3-307.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and deep cuts in cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: New food prep sink does not have indirect plumbing
590.006/6-501.11-C
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in seating area are in disrepair - Stained cracked with openings Expanding foam on ceiling above food condiment storage containers - Side storage
590.006/6-501.11-C
82
Jun 12, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
(a) gloves use limitation (p)
Inspector notes: Multitasking wearing disposable gloves - Handing raw animal products and ready to eat foods
590.003/3-304.15-P
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Sandwich/salad refrigeration units holding raw fish 60 F Salmon (spicy) 51 F Salmon 59 F PIC accepted 3 large styrofoam containers of Salmon and does not have sufficent refrigeration to keep fish at proper temperature
590.003/3-501.16-P
Consumption of animal foods that are raw undercooked or not otherwise processed to eliminate pathogens (pf)
Inspector notes: *Asterisks missing on menus for raw animal products
590.003/3-603.11-PF
Food temperature measuring devices (pf)
Inspector notes: No thin probe thermometer
590.004/4-302.12-PF
Where to wash (pf)
Inspector notes: CFPM/PIC rinsing arms and hands in 3 bay sink
590.002/2-301.15-PF
(a)-(p) person-in-charge-duties (pf)
Inspector notes: Multiple Priority Priority Foundations and Core violations noted on inspection Received 3 large styrofoam containers of fish and this establishment does not have addtional refrigeration units Lab (Sushi Rice) expired Sushi pH test kit not working Proof that employees are not properly trained in food safety and santiation as it relates to their assigned duties
590.002(D)/2-103.11-PF
Clean-up of vomiting and diarrheal events (pf)
Inspector notes: No written procedures and kit for responding to Vomiting and Diarrheal events
590.002/2-501.11-PF
(a) (b) and (d) equipment utensils linens and single-service and single-use articles storing (c)
Inspector notes: Pots pans bowls and additional food contact containers not inverted
590.004/4-903.11-C1
Repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods (c)
Inspector notes: Ceiling tiles in seating area are in disrepair - Stained cracked with openings Expanding foam on ceiling above food condiment storage containers - Side storage Walls behind and around food condiment storage containers not smooth durable and easily cleanable Gaps between hood filters
590.006/6-501.11-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Using middle bay for food prep - Install food prep sink Food condiments stored in back room under ceiling and walls (electical cords wall breaker boxes etc) that is not smooth durable and easily cleanable
590.003/3-307.11-C
Nonfood contact surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on interior and exterior of refrigeration units Clean all shelving Heavy build up of soils in between fryolators and on the interior and exterior of units
590.004/4-602.13-C
Wiping cloths air drying location (c)
Inspector notes: Wiping cloths not stored in a sanitizing solution
590.004/4-901.12-C
Floors walls and ceilings-cleanability (c)
Inspector notes: Built up soils on floors walls ceilings and attacments throughout
590.006/6-201.11-C
Cutting surfaces (c)
Inspector notes: Worn and deep cuts in cutting boards
590.004/4-501.12-C
32
Jan 31, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Cooked shrimp reading 95F for 10-20 min per PIC. Staff stating it was just prepared. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below before use. Discussed cooling/cold holding procedures with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Conditions of use (pf)
Inspector notes: Remove the can of raid from the kitchen. PIC correcting
590.007/7-202.12-PF
78
Jun 28, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
(a)(2) and (b) time/temperature control for safety food hot and cold holding (p)
Inspector notes: Raw chopped salmon reading 50F for 20-30 min.Maintain cold holding 41F or below. PIC removed to cool/hold 41F or below Discussed cooling methods with the PIC
590.003/3-501.16-P
Food storage containers identified with common name of food (c)
Inspector notes: Provide labels on all bulk storage containers.
590.003/3-302.12-C
Food storage-preventing contamination from the premises (c)
Inspector notes: Bag of red onions observed stored on the floor.Discontinue Provide designated location at least 6 inches off the ground.
590.003/3-305.11-C
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Bar & Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Bar & Kitchen on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Bar & Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “repairing-premises structures attachments and fixtures-methods” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Poke Bar & Kitchen.
How does Poke Bar & Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boston?
Poke Bar & Kitchen most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is lower than the Boston average of 86.
Has Poke Bar & Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Bar & Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poke Bar & Kitchen means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Poke Bar & Kitchen inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Bar & Kitchen is inspected around three times per year on average.
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