Poki Bowl
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
45
Score
Poki Bowl appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Jan 27, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Miami restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
12
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee put on pair of gloves and prepare customer order without first washing hands.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food controlled by time and required to be marked with the use by time has exceeded 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
01B-19-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product.
01B-13-4
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed herbs stored directly inside non food grade bag inside reach in cooler in back prep area.
14-31-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food held using time as a public health control marked with a time that exceeds the 4-hour limit. See stop sale. Observed boba pearls time marked over 4 hours. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
45
Jul 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-16: Observed splitter missing vacuum breaker on one side. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
86
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed splitter at mop sink with no vacuum breaker
29-42-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spicy tuna mix (44F - Cold Holding); raw salmon (46F - Cold Holding); krab mix (46F - Cold Holding) at front counter, as per operator for one hour.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment using time as a public health control for tapioca pearls with no written procedures. Provided operator with form via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed employee training certificates missing date of birth.
53B-10-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed carbon dioxide tank not secured at hand sink in back area.
51-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside reach in freezer at front counter.
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed ice scoop handle in contact with ice inside cooler at front counter. Operator properly placed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed box of single service to go bags stored on floor under front counter.
25-05-4
50
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at font counter.
31A-11-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table across from three compartment sink.
21-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar.
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on floor near bathroom.
25-05-4
78
Mar 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed employee wearing bracelet while doing food preparation at front counter. **Time Extended**
13-07-4
95
Jan 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Steven Dominguez manager certification expired on 08.11.2024.
53A-03-7
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 both employees at front counter hired for less than 60 days with no Food Employee Reporting Agreement forms signed. Provided manager with form and they both signed them. **Corrected On-Site**
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. Observed all food handler's training expired. This applies to Kay and Geraldine hired for more than 60 days.
53B-05-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at unit near office.
14-11-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter.
13-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff at front counter with no hair restraints while doing food preparation.
13-03-4
64
Jun 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice not time marked at front counter.
03F-02-5
High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm at three compartment sink. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-18-4
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. Provided written plan to operator via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for brown and white rice. No written plan available. Provided written plan to operator via email.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of probe thermometer calibration temperature. Discussed with person in charge. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-14-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner nor labeled at ware washing area.
41-17-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in freezer at storage area.
14-69-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on reach in cooler at storage area soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed stored metal strainer soiled with old food debris above 3 compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
16-48-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies bathroom.
31B-04-4
37
Apr 4, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Jan 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal strainer above 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies at front counter not labeled.
02D-02-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee training for Walter expired on 6-6-23.
53B-14-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above reach in cooler near kitchen entrance soiled with dust and food debris.
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 metal strainers in disrepair above 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up near fan inside reach in freezer near office. Observed ice build up at back of single door reach in cooler near kitchen entrance.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching product inside containers of sugar and rice at preparation area. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.
31B-04-4
50
Aug 22, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
43
Sep 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer at reach in cooler at front counter area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Located at front counter area. **Time Extended**
05-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed containers of brownies, tiramisu and cuatro leches at front counter missing required information. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Observed containers of tiramisu and cuatro leches at front counter missing required information. **Time Extended**
02D-03-4
90
Jul 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service trays not inverted at front counter. Employee inverted items. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with food debris near electric burner and reach in cooler near kitchen entrance entrance.
36-27-5
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poki Bowl last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poki Bowl on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poki Bowl?
Across the inspection record, “ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poki Bowl.
How does Poki Bowl compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Poki Bowl most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Poki Bowl's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poki Bowl have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Poki Bowl 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 Poki Bowl inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poki Bowl is inspected around three times per year on average.
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