Poke Bros

622 George Washington Hwy No 42, Lincoln, RI 02865

Japanese / Sushi

License: Seats - Less than 50

Last inspected: Dec 17, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Poke Bros has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 17, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.

Things have moved in the wrong direction: violation counts went from five to six.

The pattern that stands out is approved thawing methods used, which has been cited two times.

That's lower than the typical Lincoln restaurant, which scores around 87. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 17, 2025

Routine

3 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 6 violations

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: ROP packaged Tuna was observed thawing in an intact ROP package. Establishment removed fish from package. Tuna was observed at 28DF.

3-501.13

Improper cooling methods used (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Proper cooling methods were not used for time/temperature control for safety (TCS) foods. Per interview of Person in charge, shrimp was placed hot in the refrigerator in containers greater than four inches deep. Shrimp was 58 DF, shrimp was made at 12pm, shrimp was moved to shallow pans.

3-501.15

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was obstructed by boxes and a bucket. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Outer openings not protected against pests

Inspector notes: The door to the outside, located in the front, is not tight-fitting. Outer openings of a food establishment must be protected against the entry of insects and rodents by tight-fitting doors.

6-202.15

Equipment not in good repair or proper adjustment

Inspector notes: Refrigerator door gaskets were observed in poor repair on the first prep unit on the serving line. Gaskets must be maintained in good repair.

4-501.11

Physical facilities not in good repair

Inspector notes: The tile floor by the back door is in poor repair. The physical facilities must be maintained in good repair.

6-501.11

Nov 25, 2024

Routine

2 major violations. 3 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.

View 5 violations

Handwashing sink blocked, inaccessible, or used improperly (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: The hand-washing sink in the kitchen was blocked by buckets. A hand-washing sink shall be accessible at all times for employee use.

5-205.11

Food thawed using improper method (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Crab meat was observed thawing in an intact reduced oxy sealed package. Fish product in reduced oxygen package must be removed from package before defrosting. Crab meat was observed at 33 degrees.

3-501.13

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

Inspector notes: The cutting boards in the kitchen are very scratched and scored. Cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and sanitized, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced.

4-501.12

Cutting surfaces scratched, scored, or no longer cleanable

4-501.12

Food contaminated by miscellaneous source (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Food items were observed stored on the floor in the walk in cooler and freezer. Food must be stored at least 6 inches above the floor.

3-307.11

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Poke Bros last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Poke Bros on file is from Dec 17, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Poke Bros?

Across the inspection record, approved thawing methods used has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poke Bros.

How does Poke Bros compare to other restaurants in Lincoln?

Poke Bros most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Lincoln average of 87.

Has Poke Bros's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Poke Bros have flagged more violations than earlier ones, ticking from about five per visit to around six more recently.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Poke Bros means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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