Poke Works
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
Poke Works, located at 200 Faneuil Hall Marketplace in Boston, MA, had a moderate risk inspection on April 6, 2026, with a score of 58. This inspection identified three major and five minor violations, including issues with protected outer openings, miscellaneous sources of contamination, and food storage in prohibited areas. While the most recent inspection indicated several concerns, Poke Works has a historical pattern of mostly low-risk inspections over 18 scored visits.
18
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
58
Sep 30, 2025
Routine
No violations found.
100
Apr 17, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Dec 6, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 22, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Nov 8, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Mar 15, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Mar 7, 2024
Routine
1 major violation.
90
Feb 16, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Feb 9, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
2 major violations.
82
Aug 10, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Aug 3, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Apr 3, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Oct 26, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
Oct 19, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
82
May 9, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
May 2, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
45
Violations — Apr 6, 2026 Inspection
Outer openings protected (c)
Inspector notes: Provide a door sweep to the door in he storage area in the basement/cover the hole next ti the door to prevent pest entry.
590.006/6-202.15-C
Miscellaneous sources of contamination (c)
Inspector notes: Noted several areas of the HVAC pipe exposed over the prep area .Cover the insulation to prevent contamination
590.003/3-307.11-C
Food storage prohibited areas (c)
Inspector notes: Rice bowl and prep sink with left over rice over night clean to remove and ensure all equipment cleaned at end of night and sinks cleared of all foods to help with rodent issues in stall.
590.003/3-305.12-C
Maintaining premises unnecessary items and litter (c)
Inspector notes: Remove all unnecessary items from the basement storage area and store all items above the floor
590.006/6-501.114-C
Controlling pests (pf)
Inspector notes: Rat droppings found in back area near 3 bay sink clean to remove. Supply detailed extermoinator reports with findings and recommendations
590.006/6-501.111-PF
In-use utensils between-use storage (c)
Inspector notes: Noted ice scoop in the ice machine not stored properly.Store with handle facing up or in a clean container
590.003/3-304.12-C
Handwashing cleanser availability (pf)
Inspector notes: Noted no soap available at the hand sink near the ice machine.Provide
590.006/6-301.11-PF
Hand drying provision (pf)
Inspector notes: No paper towel available at the hand sink by the ice machine.Provide
590.006/6-301.12-PF
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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