Poke Island Grill

2655 Richmond Avenue, Staten Island, NY 10314
Japanese / Sushi
Last inspected: Apr 9, 2025
78
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Poke Island Grill appears in inspection records six times, starting in 2023. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 9, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

“Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Poke Island Grill's latest score is in line with the Staten Island average of 75. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

6
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 9, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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
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
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
09C
78
Mar 10, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations.
View 4 violations
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
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
Food, prohibited, from unapproved or unknown source, home canned or home prepared. animal slaughtered, butchered or dressed (eviscerated, skinned) in establishment. reduced oxygen packaged (rop) fish not frozen before processing. rop food prepared on premises transported to another site.
03A
Live animal other than fish in tank or service animal present in facility’s food or non-food area.
04O
55
Jun 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jun 26, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Insufficient or no hot holding, cold storage or cold holding equipment provided to maintain time/temperature control for safety foods (tcs) at required temperatures
05F
Cold tcs food item held above 41 °f; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °f; intact raw eggs held above 45 °f; or reduced oxygen packaged (rop) tcs foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
02G
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
61
Mar 14, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
82
Feb 13, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Food, supplies, and equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display or service.
06C
Wiping cloths not stored clean and dry, or in a sanitizing solution, between uses.
06F
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
04L
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
61

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poke Island Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poke Island Grill on file is from Apr 9, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poke Island Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Poke Island Grill.

How does Poke Island Grill compare to other restaurants in Staten Island?

Poke Island Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Staten Island average of 75.

Has Poke Island Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poke Island Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poke Island Grill 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 Island Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Poke Island Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.