POKI BOWL
8370 Mills Drive
Miami, Florida, 33183
Miami-Dade County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/1/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle in contact with sugar.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service lids stored on floor near bathroom.
- 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth stored on preparation table across from three compartment sink.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed spoon in handwash sink at font counter.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/1/2025 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/14/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter. - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-14: Observed employee wearing bracelet while doing food preparation at front counter. **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/14/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 1/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
3
Total
6
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing watch while doing food preparation at front counter.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed staff at front counter with no hair restraints while doing food preparation.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler gasket in disrepair at unit near office.
- 53A-03-7:Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed Steven Dominguez manager certification expired on 08.11.2024.
- 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 both employees at front counter hired for less than 60 days with no Food Employee Reporting Agreement forms signed. Provided manager with form and they both signed them. Corrected On-Site
- 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler's training expired. This applies to Kay and Geraldine hired for more than 60 days.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/7/2025 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 6/17/2024
High Priority
2
Intermediate
5
Basic
4
Total
11
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed handle on reach in cooler at storage area soiled.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup in Reach in freezer at storage area.
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwashing sign in ladies bathroom.
- 16-48-4:Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed stored metal strainer soiled with old food debris above 3 compartment sink. Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed rice not time marked at front counter.
- 41-18-4:High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed quaternary ammonium solution at 500ppm at three compartment sink. Manager diluted solution with water. Final reading 200ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided written plan to operator via email.
- 03F-10-5:Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed establishment utilizes time as a public health control for brown and white rice. No written plan available. Provided written plan to operator via email.
- 53A-14-4:Intermediate - Person in charge unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Observed person in charge unaware of probe thermometer calibration temperature. Discussed with person in charge. Corrected On-Site
- 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle of cleaner nor labeled at ware washing area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 6/17/2024 revealed 11 total violations (2 high priority, 5 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 4/4/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside reach in freezer near office and single door unit near kitchen entrance. Repeat Violation
- 02D-03-4:Basic - Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Observed cookies at customer area missing required information. Repeat Violation
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service utensils stored on floor at hallway leading to bathroom.
- 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee washing and rinsing cup and spoon inside hand sink at front counter, no sanitizing step.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Employees unable to determine time product placed inside cooler.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (47F - Cold Holding); raw white fish (50F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. Employees unable to determine time product placed inside cooler. Repeat Violation
- 03F-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed white rice and brown rice with no time marking at front counter. As per employee, for approximately 2 hours.
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee washing and rinsing cup and spoon inside hand sink at front counter.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed plastic spray bottle of cleaner not labeled near 3 compartment sink.
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/4/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 1/12/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents above reach in cooler near kitchen entrance soiled with dust and food debris.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed 2 metal strainers in disrepair above 3 compartment sink.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice build up near fan inside reach in freezer near office. Observed ice build up at back of single door reach in cooler near kitchen entrance.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching product inside containers of sugar and rice at preparation area. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at women's bathroom.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw tuna (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at front counter. As per employee, for 2 hours. Employee placed product inside reach in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed metal strainer above 3 compartment sink soiled with old food debris.
- 02D-02-4:Intermediate - Packaged food not labeled as specified by law. Observed cookies at front counter not labeled.
- 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 employee training for Walter expired on 6-6-23.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/12/2024 revealed 9 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2023
High Priority
1
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
12
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rich in freezer handles soiled with old food debris.
- 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 Raw tuna thawing inside reduced oxygen packaging at reach in cooler at storage area. Person in charge cut packages. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
- 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Single service trays not inverted at front counter.
- 25-22-4:Basic - Single-service articles stored underneath paper towel dispenser at front counter.
- 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink at front counter.
- 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls at the preparation area soiled and with old food debris.
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed Dry milk not labeled at the front counter. Employee labeled the container. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed Raw tuna and raw salmon stored over cooked chicken, sauces and diced mango in reach in cooler at the stored area.
- 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 food employee Jose employed more than 60 days.
- 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. Printed and provided employee health agreement to person in charge. Employees signed agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed Plastic spray bottle of sanitizer solution not labeled.
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2023 revealed 12 total violations (1 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).