POKE & TEA
20465 OLD CULTER RD, CUTLER BAY, FL 33189
License #2336791
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Mixed Health Record
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POKE & TEA in CUTLER BAY currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 78 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 10, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 15 total violations — 2 critical, 3 major, 10 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on July 10, 2026 shows 15 observation rows: 2 critical, 3 major, and 10 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [02B-01-5] Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods.
- [10-07-4] In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensil in standing water at 71°F next to the rice cooker at the front counter.
- [12A-13-4] Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee removed watch and failed to wash hands.
- [13-07-4] Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while engaged in food preparation. Employee removed it.
- [14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable.
- [23-24-4] Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice cooker handle soiled with old food debris.
- [24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above the 3 compartment sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
- [50-09-4] Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
- [35B-01-4] Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
- [08B-38-4] Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored in the floor of the kitchen. Employee removed it.
- [22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
- [11-26-1] 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 Stephanie P started working 3 weeks ago. Form was provided to operator via email.
- [03B-01-6] Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tapioca pearl (105 F - Hot Holding) at the front counter. As per operator 2 hours ago. Employee reheated tampiocas to 182°F.
- [53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Xinyi Chen 2 months.
- [51-18-6] No copy of latest inspection report available.
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