POKE I LOVE YOU
POKE I LOVE YOU in DAVIE has 7 health inspections on record with an overall food safety rating of 3.3/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
13612 W SR 84
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 10/29/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13471737
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in storage area show signs of water damage.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases with cappuccino powder stored on dry storage floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature at prep sink at 43F. Operator relocate to reach in cooler. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw fish stored over corn dog in reach in freezer.
- 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 cooked chicken hot held at 125F in steam warmer. Per operator, chicken placed in unit 2 hours before the inspection. Operator increased the temperature on the unit. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees training certification expired on 10/5/2025.
Inspection Date: 7/24/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10873199
- 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Repeat Violation
- 08B-49-4:Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed employee food stored in kratos refrigerator not segregated or identified from restaurant foods.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed case with crispy onions stored on floor at frontline used. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 06-01-5:Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed fish thawing at room temperature at prep area. Operator removed and stored in reach in cooler. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 11/6/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8887969
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling tiles missing in storage area. Repeat Violation
- 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At ice machine. Operator removed scoop handle and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
- 45-04-4:Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Observed a deep fryer in use in establishment.
Inspection Date: 9/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8728661
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in storage area.
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on AC vents and ceiling tiles throughout prep areas.
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
- 08B-17-4:Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Observed unwashed ripe bananas stored over cut avocado in reach in cooler at front line.
Inspection Date: 2/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528924
- 36-32-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -Observed ceiling in dry storage area in disrepairs.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -Observed employee drinks stored on food preparation table next to open container with fish. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking from an open container in food preparation area.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. -Observed cases with fish stored on kitchen floor.
- 10-06-5:Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoops with handles stored in rice containers . Operator removed Corrected On-Site
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Observed takeout containers stored on dry storage floor. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 dented cans of mushrooms in dry storage area, operator informed and stop sale issued.
- 08A-17-6:High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Observed raw chicken stored over mixed vegetables in chest freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed at 11:50a.m. Tofu cold held at 44 degrees Fahrenheit in front line cooler. Per operator, item transfer to unit at 10:30 a.m. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. Corrected On-Site
- 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 rice berries hot held at 109F in crock pot. Per operator, item reheat and transfer to unit 1 hour prior to the inspection. Operator reheat to 171F. Corrected On-Site
Inspection Date: 2/12/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8528685
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 10/17/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8350624
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal cell phones in top of prep table, at front counter. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Food manager certification provided is expired- Manlika Zhong 3/11/2018 Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee discarded personal coffee drink at hand washing sink. Educate operator of proper used of hand washing sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning