Red Poke

885 8 Avenue, Manhattan, NY 10019
Hawaiian
Last inspected: May 7, 2025
82
Score
Low Risk NYC Grade: A

Red Poke appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated May 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Things are looking better: the most recent inspection turned up two violations, compared to four violations previously.

Sanitized equipment or utensil accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Manhattan restaurant scores 77. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 7, 2025
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
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
82
Mar 6, 2024
Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
“choking first aid” poster not posted. “alcohol and pregnancy” warning sign not posted. resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
20-04
70
Apr 21, 2023
Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
4 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 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
Hot tcs food item not held at or above 140 °f.
02B
Sanitized equipment or utensil, including in-use food dispensing utensil, improperly used or stored.
06E
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
06D
Establishment is not free of harborage or conditions conducive to rodents, insects or other pests.
08A
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Red Poke last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Red Poke on file is from May 7, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Red Poke?

Across the inspection record, sanitized equipment or utensil has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Red Poke.

How does Red Poke compare to other restaurants in Manhattan?

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

Has Red Poke's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Red Poke have turned up fewer violations than earlier ones, with the latest finding around two violations compared to about four previously.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Red Poke 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 Red Poke inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Red Poke is inspected roughly once per year on average.