Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale
Last inspected: Jan 20, 2026
64
Score
Across the available record, Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 20, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food stored on floor”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Fort Lauderdale restaurants (averaging 80), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 20, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Nov 14, 2025
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for Responding to Vomiting/Diarrheal Events
FL-05
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
74
Jul 21, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
95
Feb 19, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 26, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed at reach in freezer - raw beef (not commercially packaged) stored over cooked chicken commercially packaged) operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - 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 at front counter - cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); spicy chicken (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator food held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter - cooked chicken (47F - Cold Holding); spicy chicken (47F - Cold Holding); as per operator food held out of temperature for approximately 5 hours. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwashing station next to triple sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Plastic bottles of water stored directly on floor by reach in freezer. Operator stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter next to rice makers pots. Utensils in water 107F
10-07-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed salmon thawing at room temperature on coco inter next to triple sink. Operator placed item in cooler for proper thawing. Additionally, tuna thawing in standing water. Operator placed it under running water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
50
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw shell eggs stored above raw beef inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp thawing in standing water, in kitchen. Operator put shrimp under cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
82
Jul 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1) Observed raw shrimp stored over unwashed carrots inside walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. 2) Observed raw shell eggs stored over soy sauce in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed carton of cigarettes stored next to and above sauces on dry storage shelf in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored in reach in freezer, not separated from food sold to guests. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of water stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
67
Mar 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm) ;Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish, not commercially packaged, stored over cooked chicken, commercially packaged, at reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed operator personal food stored above food for guests at reach in freezer in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of soy sauce stored on floor in kitchen. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops in standing water 127°F at front counter. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
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 on commercially packaged ROP tuna cubes stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, tuna thawing for approximately 3 hours in cooler. Advised operator to remove fish from packaging when thawing. Operator cut packaging open. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
61
Dec 28, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale on file is from Jan 20, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale?
Across the inspection record, “food stored on floor” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale.
How does Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale 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 Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Bros Fort Lauderdale is inspected around three times per year on average.
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