Poke Bowl

599 Lexington Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10022
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 20, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged three inspections at Poke Bowl, the earliest from 2024. Poke Bowl was last inspected on Apr 20, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

“Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Manhattan sits at 77, putting Poke Bowl on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

3
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 20, 2026
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Meat, fish, molluscan shellfish, unpasteurized raw shell eggs, poultry or other tcs offered or served raw or undercooked and written notice not provided to consumer.
02F
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
82
Sep 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.
10F
90
Aug 5, 2024
Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Filth flies or food/refuse/sewage associated with (frsa) flies or other nuisance pests in establishment’s food and/or non-food areas. frsa flies include house flies, blow flies, bottle flies, flesh flies, drain flies, phorid flies and fruit flies.
04N
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
06C
Thawing procedure improper.
09B
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poke Bowl last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poke Bowl on file is from Apr 20, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poke Bowl?

Across the inspection record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke Bowl.

How does Poke Bowl compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

Poke Bowl most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Manhattan average of 77.

Has Poke Bowl's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Bowl have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poke Bowl means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Poke Bowl inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Bowl is inspected around two times per year on average.