Poke 88 Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
47
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Poke 88 Restaurant stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Nov 12, 2025. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
9
Inspections
4
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on gloves and begin to scoop rice for customer order without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining container of masago at front counter. Observed raw salmon wrapped inside non food grade paper towels inside reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna stored over avocados inside reach in cooler in back prep area.
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 salmon removed from original packaging stored over mango chunks inside reach in freezer.
08A-17-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent dusty above front counter.
36-34-5
Basic - 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 package inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator cut open package. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed spoons stored upright at prep table behind front counter. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
47
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non-food grade paper towel lining containers of jalapeños and scallions. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
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 (Chlorine 200+ppm) at front counter. Operator replaced sanitizer bucket for final concentration Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on prep table at front counter.
12B-07-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed rubber spatulas stored upright behind rice cooker at front counter. Operator properly placed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
67
Dec 11, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tuna stored over milk inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Observed raw diced salmon and raw diced tuna stored over bottles of soda in reach in cooler near hand sink. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over pickled ginger inside reach in cooler in back prep area. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken ice machine not in use in back prep area. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled underneath storage rack in back prep area by reach in freezer.
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic cup with no handle stored inside container of vinegar in back prep area and inside of bucket of ice in reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored inside reach in cooler in back prep area and reach in cooler near hand sink.
08B-49-4
52
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: Observed non food grade paper towels used to wrap raw salmon stored inside of reach in freezer. Manager ordered food grade paper towels **Time Extended**
14-86-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine not in use stored in back area - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-02: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
82
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
32
Jan 9, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw tuna over bottles of soda, stored in standing reach cooler, located by kitchen entrance. Operator removed raw tuna and placed it correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-11-5
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. Discussed with operator and provided email handout. Operator printed handout. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
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. Discussed with operator and provided email form. Operator printed, and provided signed employees forms.
11-26-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator printed current license, and posted in the wall. **Corrected On-Site**
50-09-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior have accumulation of soil residues. Operator cleaned it. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers not inverted, located near sushi rice station. Operator removed them, and placed them correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed plastic bottles with different sauces with no labels.
02D-01-5
58
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired since October 1st, 2022. Operator renewed license during Inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 150ppm) on front counter. Operator added water to sanitizing solution and observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 100ppm). **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Raw Tuna and Raw Salmon not identified as raw items on Menu. Operator put an asterisk by Raw dishes on Menu. **Corrected On-Site**
02B-01-5
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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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.
53B-05-5
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.
11-27-4
Basic - 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 inside reach in cooler in back kitchen. Operator cut bags . **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce plastic container stored on back kitchen floor. Operator removed it from floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed scoop handle touching rice inside kitchen. Operator stored scoop correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed towel under cutting board on prep table in back kitchen. Operator removed towel. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet towels stored on prep table in kitchen. Operator put towels in bucket with sanitizer. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed inside reach in cooler by kitchen entrance.
14-05-4
37
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. **Repeat Violation**
03F-10-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soy sauce containers stored on the back prep area floor. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed employee cutting avocados as per operator avocados were not washed, coached operator how to wash avocados before cut them. Operator washed avocados during inspection.
08B-39-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke 88 Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke 88 Restaurant on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke 88 Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poke 88 Restaurant.
How does Poke 88 Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Poke 88 Restaurant most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Poke 88 Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke 88 Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poke 88 Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Poke 88 Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke 88 Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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