POKE & TEA
POKE & TEA located in CUTLER BAY has undergone 5 health department inspections, achieving a 2.6/5 overall safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file
20465 OLD CULTER RD
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
1/22/2026· 1mo ago
Visit ID: 13503313
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 5 basic
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 2 opened bottles stored on preparation table at the kitchen area . Employee removed them. Corrected On-Site
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 29-20-5:Basic - very slow draining water in handwash sink at the front counter.
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearls (109 F - Hot Holding)at the front counter. Operator reheated it to 182°F. Corrected On-Site
8/25/2025· 6mo ago
Visit ID: 10883446
Met Inspection Standards1 high, 1 int, 5 basic
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment has 20 chairs and the license is just for 8 seats.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic soy container stored on the floor. Employee removed it. Corrected On-Site
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler door gaskets soiled at the front line.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed utensils not stored inverted above 3 compartment sink.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed at the kitchen area.
- 08B-27-4:High Priority - Food placed in soiled container/equipment. Observed salt container soiled in the kitchen area. Employee cleaned the container. Corrected On-Site
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed rice cooker soiled with old food debris.
5/1/2025· 10mo ago
Visit ID: 10767232
Met Inspection Standards- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
1/27/2025· 1y 1mo ago
1 high, 1 int, 4 basic
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a container with no handle used as scoop for sugar. Manager threw container away during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed a 1lb pack of ROP tuna located in walk in cooler thawed improperly. Warning
- 42-02-4:Basic - Improper storage of maintenance equipment that interferes with cleaning. Observed mop bucket stored in mop sink located in preparation area. Manager removed mop bucket from mop sink during inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed containers of rice not properly labeled with common name. Manager labeled container while conducting inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed a 1lb pack of ROP tuna located in walk in cooler thawed improperly. Warning
- 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Mei Ling employed more than sixty days with no proof of training. Warning
9/4/2024· 1y 6mo ago
1 high, 2 int, 5 basic
- 51-09-4:Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements. Observed establishment approved for eight seats. Observed twenty at the time of licensing inspection. Printed and provided seating change form.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed gap at the bottom of rear exit door.
- 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at front counter. Discussed with owner.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored improperly. Owner hung to dry. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cream cheese (50F - Cold Holding) at front counter. Owner removed excess cream cheese and placed inside walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed stored food dicer soiled with old food debris. Employee removed debris. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed food employees hired less than sixty days. No proof of employee health agreement. Printed and provided form. Employee reviewed and signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site
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Google Rating
★★★★☆ (4.4/5)
(195 reviews)Price Level
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Opening Hours
Monday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Tuesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Wednesday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Thursday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Friday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Saturday:11:00 AM – 9:30 PM
Sunday:11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
✓ Currently Open
Features
✓ Meal Takeaway
✓ Restaurant
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Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025
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