Poke Rice

162 West 4 Street, Manhattan, NY 10014
Hawaiian
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

The health department has logged four inspections at Poke Rice, the earliest from 2023. The most recent visit was on Apr 7, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.

Looking across the full record, “non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Manhattan restaurants, the typical score is 77; Poke Rice is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

4
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 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
82
Mar 27, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
86
Mar 17, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 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
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. condensation or liquid waste improperly disposed of.
10B
86
Mar 6, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
2 critical violations.
View 2 violations
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service or ware washing area. hand washing facility not accessible, obstructed or used for non-hand washing purposes. no hot and cold running water or water at inadequate pressure. no soap or acceptable hand-drying device.
05D
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
74

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poke Rice last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poke Rice on file is from Apr 7, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poke Rice?

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 Rice.

How does Poke Rice compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Poke Rice's inspection record improved over time?

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

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Poke Rice 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 Rice inspected?

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