Hawaiian Poke

1671 Sw 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33165
Asian / Fusion
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Hawaiian Poke appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around six violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

By comparison, the average Miami facility scores 74, putting Hawaiian Poke on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed clean dishes stored inside hand wash sink located next to three compartment sink. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed surface rust at dry rack station.
22-31-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed small white cutting board at the prep table with cut marks and no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed two wet wiping cloths on prep table and not stored in sanitary solution. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Sep 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-04: Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
95
Sep 2, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon stored above unwashed vegetables inside walk in cooler. **Warning**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna (47F - Cold Holding); salmon (49F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (50F - Cold Holding) at the front counter station. As per operator, product has been there for about an hour. Operator placed in ice baths for rapid cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed stacked containers on dirty dishes blocking hand wash sink near three compartment sink. **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand wash sink near front counter. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment uses sushi rice under time but was not able to provide form. **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed paper towel dispenser located near three compartment sink not dispensing towels. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor near ware washing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed plastic container with raw shrimp inside walk in cooler cracked. **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed several walls throughout establishment soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed working containers of salt near prep table with no label. Observed clear squeeze bottle with oil near prep table with no label. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor near kitchen prep area soiled. **Warning**
36-10-4
37
Feb 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
74
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
78
May 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over half and half at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed eggs stored over washed cut lettuce at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08A-05-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris across from hand washing sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-06: Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table. **Time Extended**
21-12-4
78
Mar 1, 2024
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed front counter employee enter front preparation area and donned gloves and then began portioning food at front counter area, no hand wash. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed front counter employee touch face, changed gloves and begin to portion carrot at preparation table at front counter, no hand wash. **Warning**
12A-25-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over half and half at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw salmon (57F - Cold Holding) at room temperature across from walk in cooler. As per operator, for approximately 1 hour. Operator placed raw salmon inside reach in freezer to rapidly chill. Final temperature 33F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 plus ppm at front counter. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade with old food debris. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. Observed food employees preparing and portioning food at front preparation area. Also observed crepe maker at front preparation area. **Warning**
31A-04-4
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Observed hand sink removed from front counter area. Observed food employees preparing and portioning food at front preparation area. Also observed crepe maker at front preparation area. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Operator repaired dispenser. **Warning**
31B-05-4
Basic - Accumulation of dead or trapped birds, insects, rodents, or other pests, in control devices. Observed dead flies on bug trap on top of raw tuna box. Operator removed glue trap. **Warning**
35A-06-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl stored inside sugar container. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Observed across from reach in freezer. **Warning**
14-45-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone stored on top of chicken base container and drinks on storage shelves. Observed drinks and phone on top of box of diced beets near front counter. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed plastic spoons not inverted near crepe machine. **Warning**
24-18-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed bowls stored on top of preparation table not inverted. **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris across from hand washing sink. **Warning**
36-27-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on top of preparation table. **Warning**
21-12-4
19
Jan 23, 2024
Complaint Full
7 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee don gloves, no hand wash. Operator coached employee and employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed food employee rinsing metal cup inside hand sink at preparation area.
22-45-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over container of tea at walk in cooler.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw chicken stored over raw salmon at reach in freezer at storage area.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, for more than 4 hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding) at walk in cooler. As per operator, for more than 4 hours.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket over 200 ppm. Person in charge diluted with water. Final reading 100 ppm.
41-15-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris at preparation area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food employee rinse metal cup inside hand sink at preparation area.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for tapioca and rice. Provided written procedures via email to operator.
03F-10-5
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed container of vinegar sauce stored on floor at walk in cooler.
08B-47-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee eggs stored on sauces at walk in cooler. Operator removed item. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone and beverages stored on preparation cooler.
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of hot sauce stored on floor near kitchen entrance. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
21
Jun 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shell eggs over lettuce in the walk-in cooler.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed in the mens room. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed a five gallon plastic container with soy sauce on the floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles containing different sauces not labeled at the front counter.
02D-01-5
64
Mar 28, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Manager discussed proper hand washing with employee. Employee washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed food employee don gloves without washing hands and then began portions rice. **Time Extended**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 procedures via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: 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. **Time Extended**
11-27-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed food debris inside hand sink at preparation area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed food debris inside hand sink at preparation area. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Provided Employee Health Agreement via email. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: 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. **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic containers of soy sauce and mangoes stored on floor at preparation area. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed plastic containers of soy sauce and mangoes stored on floor at preparation area. **Time Extended**
08B-38-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed reach in freezer gaskets soiled with black substance. **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.ww prep. Observed walls soiled with old food debris at preparation areas. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed walls soiled with old food debris at preparation areas. **Time Extended**
36-27-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cups stored inside sugar container. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-03-28: Observed plastic cups stored inside sugar container. **Time Extended**
14-01-5
52
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed raw chicken stored in non-food grade bag.
14-31-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizing time as a public health control for sushi rice, no written plan available. Provided written plan via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked shrimp not date marked at walk in cooler. As per manager, item was prepared on the previous day.
02C-02-5
Intermediate - 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.
53B-14-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic container stored inside soy sauce. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Rice
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at bottom of back exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bags of carrots and onion stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Observed container of vinegar stored on the floor at kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed counter at dining area soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service bowls, cups and lids stored on floor at hallway leading to bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled with food debris throughout kitchen area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 3 compartment sink.
36-27-5
37

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hawaiian Poke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Hawaiian Poke on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Hawaiian Poke?

Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Hawaiian Poke.

How does Hawaiian Poke compare to other restaurants in Miami?

Hawaiian Poke most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.

Has Hawaiian Poke's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Hawaiian Poke have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Hawaiian Poke means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Hawaiian Poke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Hawaiian Poke is inspected around three times per year on average.