The Poke House
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2026
67
Score
Going back to 2023, The Poke House has eight inspections in the public record. The Poke House was last inspected on Mar 19, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near six violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet”, which has been cited three times.
The Poke House's latest score of 67 falls below the Plantation average of 78. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 19, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
67
Feb 24, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
74
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
61
May 13, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed meatballs cold held at 45F in flip top cooler. Per operator, meatballs transfer to unit 30 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator removed item to reach in freezer for quick chill. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added. **Repeat Violation**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed photocopies of employees training certificate. No original **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed pizza boxes stored on kitchen floor. **Repeat Violation**
25-05-4
61
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken patties stored over French Fries in chest freezer.
08A-02-6
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed pizza held using time as a public health control with no time marked. As per operator, pizza cooked 20 minutes prior to the inspection. Operator correctly time marked pizza. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Observed an unlabeled spray bottle with degreaser at dishwashing area.
41-17-4
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. -Observed no original certificate for all employees training . Photocopies.
53B-09-4
Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance. Operator closed door **Corrected On-Site**
32-02-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. -Observed employees foods stored in reach in cooler above restaurant food items not segregated or properly identified. Operator removed and stored properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. -Observed 2 C02 tanks at front line area not secured
51-11-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Observed employee cellar phone stored on food preparation area next to food items. Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with syrup's and drinking water stored on dry storage 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 scoop with handle stored in cheese container. Operator removed container from cheese. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed cases with takeout cups stored on dry storage floor.
25-05-4
37
Nov 27, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-18: **Time Extended**
16-62-1
78
Jan 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Poke House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Poke House on file is from Mar 19, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Poke House?
Across the inspection record, “vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Poke House.
How does The Poke House compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
The Poke House most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Plantation average of 78.
Has The Poke House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Poke House have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The 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 The Poke House inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Poke House is inspected around three times per year on average.
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