Poke I Love You
Last inspected: Oct 29, 2025
52
Score
Poke I Love You has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Oct 29, 2025. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.
The city-wide average sits at 79, which Poke I Love You's 52 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Jul 24, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Nov 6, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage area. **Repeat Violation**
36-32-5
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. Operator removed scoop handle and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
86
Sep 12, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area.
36-36-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout prep areas.
36-34-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed ripe bananas stored over cut avocado in reach in cooler at front line.
08B-17-4
78
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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 mixed vegetables in chest freezer.
08A-17-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 11:50a.m. Tofu cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit at 10:30 a.m. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed rice berries hot held at 109F in crock pot. Per operator, item reheat and transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 171F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of mushrooms in dry storage area, operator informed and stop sale issued.
01B-01-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to open container with fish. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in food preparation area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with fish stored on kitchen floor.
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 scoops with handles stored in rice containers . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling in dry storage area in disrepairs.
36-32-5
41
Oct 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded personal coffee drink at hand washing sink. Educate operator of proper used of hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification provided is expired- Manlika Zhong 3/11/2018 **Warning**
53A-03-7
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phones in top of prep table, at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
78
Apr 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. 1)Observed Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200ppm)Operator corrected to 100ppm. 2) Triple Sink (Chlorine 200ppm) Operator corrected to 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-27-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw chicken stored over unwashed tomatoes in reach in cooler at front counter area. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked riceberry rice (100°F - Hot Holding) at front counter. Per operator, rice cooked approximately 1 hr prior to inspection. Operator reheated to 168°F for hot holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle stored in rice bin in kitchen. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee raw beef stored on top of yaki soba noodles in reach in cooler at front counter area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of ginger and bag of rice stored on floor in kitchen under food prep table.
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tongs and spoon stored in 80°F standing water on front counter. Operator dumped water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed case of cup lids stored on floor under dry storage shelf in back area of kitchen.
25-05-4
50
Oct 25, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke I Love You last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke I Love You on file is from Oct 29, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke I Love You?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke I Love You.
How does Poke I Love You compare to other restaurants in Davie?
Poke I Love You most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Davie average of 79.
Has Poke I Love You's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poke I Love You have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poke I Love You 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 I Love You inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke I Love You is inspected around three times per year on average.
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