Poke 88 Restaurant
8817 SW 107 Ave, Miami, FL 33176 · Permanent Food Service · License 2336668
What drove the grade
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Aug 4 routine inspection3 basic-3
- Safety score97
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitAug 4, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
3 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
Basic3
Code 06, Food properly thawed: Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner.
Observed krab sticks thawing at room temperature in back prep area. Operator took products to triple sink under running water.
Fixed on the spot
Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container.
Observed measuring cup stored inside container of vinegar with handle in contact with vinegar. Operator properly placed cup.
Fixed on the spot
Code 21, Wiping cloths and linens: In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Observed wet towel under cutting board in back prep area. Operator removed towel.
Fixed on the spot
Reading this report
Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.
Terms in the inspectors’ reports
- Time/temperature control for safety food
- Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.