Poke House
Last inspected: Sep 29, 2025
74
Score
Poke House has been inspected eight times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 29, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The pattern that stands out is “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Miami restaurant scene, this is about average. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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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. **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. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed Boxes of produce and kitchen floor.
08B-38-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
74
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Front Service workers.
12A-07-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed Food preparation worker wearing a watch While preparing food.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Kitchen area.
21-12-4
74
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal). **Corrected On-Site**
11-01-5
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
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
74
Sep 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
35B-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
70
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge failed to notify the division of employee diagnosed with Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Shigella spp., Shiga toxin-producing Escherichia coli, Typhoid fever (caused by Salmonella Typhi) or Salmonella (nontyphoidal).
11-01-5
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
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
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
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
61
Aug 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
82
Nov 2, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
11-07-5
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. **Corrected On-Site**
05-08-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed Frozen tuna being thawed in standing water,
06-01-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Next to cash Register.
25-02-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
67
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked shrimp 55 f raw fish 49 f Manager of played bags of ice on top of the product. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke House on file is from Sep 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke House?
Across the inspection record, “wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Poke House.
How does Poke House compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Poke House most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is about the same as the Miami average of 74.
Has Poke House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poke House 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 House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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