Poke & Tea
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
67
Score
Poke & Tea appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 22, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
Among Cutler Bay restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (109 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. Operator reheated it to 182°F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 opened bottles stored on preparation table at the kitchen area . Employee removed them. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at the front counter.
29-20-5
67
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed salt container soiled in the kitchen area. Employee cleaned the container. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice cooker soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted above 3 compartment sink.
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen area.
36-27-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
23-03-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 20 chairs and the license is just for 8 seats.
51-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soy container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
61
May 1, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a 1lb pack of ROP tuna located in walk in cooler thawed improperly. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mei Ling employed more than sixty days with no proof of training. **Warning**
53B-02-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle used as scoop for sugar. Manager threw container away during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
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 a 1lb pack of ROP tuna located in walk in cooler thawed improperly. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket stored in mop sink located in preparation area. Manager removed mop bucket from mop sink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
42-02-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice not properly labeled with common name. Manager labeled container while conducting inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
64
Sep 4, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Owner removed excess cream cheese and placed inside walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored food dicer soiled with old food debris. Employee removed debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
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. Observed food employees hired less than sixty days. No proof of employee health agreement. Printed and provided form. Employee reviewed and signed during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
33-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter. Discussed with owner.
31B-04-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored improperly. Owner hung to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for eight seats. Observed twenty at the time of licensing inspection. Printed and provided seating change form.
51-09-4
55
Mar 27, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
47
Mar 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray with kitchen items stored in the hws located next to the three compartment sink.
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in cooler interior soiled, cooler located at front counter.
22-16-4
82
Dec 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. By the prep sink in the prep area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-06: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
95
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Feb 24, 2023
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 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. Discussed the manager health policy and the "Big 6" food borne illnesses. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-07-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a try with utensils and other items stored in the hand wash sink located in the preparation area. Employee removed it onsite. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. handwash sink located in the preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. handwash sink located in the preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees water bottles, cups, handbag stored in food storage shelves in the preparation area.
40-06-5
Basic - Fly sticky tape hanging over food/food preparation area/food-contact equipment. Over preparation tables in the preparation area.
35B-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice scoop in standing water at 87F.
10-07-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed exterior of reach in cooler located at front line soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed interior Reach in cooler located at front line with some old food debris.
22-16-4
41
Jan 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poke & Tea last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poke & Tea on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poke & Tea?
Across the inspection record, “current hotel and restaurant license not displayed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke & Tea.
How does Poke & Tea compare to other restaurants in Cutler Bay?
Poke & Tea most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is about the same as the Cutler Bay average of 70.
Has Poke & Tea's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poke & Tea have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poke & Tea 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 & Tea inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poke & Tea is inspected around four times per year on average.
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