POKE HAWAII
3242 FORUM BLVD STE 400
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 3/13/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed metal cup used to scoop ice. Operator removed cup from ice. Corrected On-Site
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
- 24-18-4:Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed clean utensils stored upright on shelf above three compartment sink.
- 12A-20-4:High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Observed cook touch raw shrimp then wash hands without using soap at sink on end of cooks line. Discussed proper hand washing practices with Operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed container in hand washing sink at front counter. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with yellow liquid under flat top next to degreaser.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/13/2025 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/22/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing bracelet while preparing food at front counter.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting over three compartment sink.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use cleaver stored in cracks of equipment on cook's line. Operator removed cleaver and placed in dish area. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas used to serve rice in standing water 79F. Repeat Violation
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cups and a mixing spoon inside hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed items. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 5/2/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
7
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed white cutting boards on prep table with deep cuts and grooves.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food at front counter with no hair restraint.
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on hoods and fire suppression system above flat top grill.
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed cleaver stored between equipment on cook's line. Operator removed item. Corrected On-Site
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed rice spatulas stored in standing water of 76F. Operator replaced with sanitized spatulas. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board on prep table on back side of cook's line.
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed bar spoon in hand washing sink by front counter. Operator removed from sink. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/2/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 7 basic).
Inspection on 3/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container no handle used as scoop in bulk sugar on shelf at end of cook's line. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 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 salmon thawing in walk-in cooler not removed from labeled packaging. Operator cut open bags. Corrected On-Site
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on shelf next to three compartment sink.
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water at 75F by front counter.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fire suppression system above flat top soiled with dripping oil.
- 08A-04-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw salmon over case of unwashed broccoli in walk-in cooler. Operator moved salmon. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed pot in hand washing sink in kitchen. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/22/2024 revealed 7 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 9/8/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic to go container used as a scoop in bulk sugar. Operator removed from container. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 10-17-4:Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed in use cleaver between equipment on reach in cooler on cook's line. Operator moved cleaver to dish area. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop stored on floor by mop sink.
- 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed raw tuna thawing on tray next to bag of wrapped ready to eat mango. Operator moved mango into metal pan. Corrected On-Site
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of dish soap on shelf next to ground turmeric and Thai chili paste. Operator moved soap to chemical shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/8/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).