A

Hawaiian · Midtown South-Flatiron-Union Square

POKE BOWL health grade & inspection history

261 5 AVENUE, Manhattan, NY 10016

9 latest violation-point score

Most recent grade represented in the NYC dataset: A (Jul 22, 2025). The score is from the latest comparable graded-inspection type on Jul 22, 2025; lower is better.

Latest NYC health inspection

Health inspection snapshot

Jul 22, 2025Inspection date
2Violations recorded
1Critical item
Official action: Violations were cited in the following area(s).

Inspection details

Latest health code violations

  • 02B
    Critical violation

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

  • 10F

    Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable material, not kept clean, or not properly sealed, raised, spaced or movable to allow accessibility for cleaning on all sides, above and underneath the unit.

Score trend

POKE BOWL inspection history

12 fewer inspection points than the previous comparable inspection. This table shows up to twelve inspection events available in the current source snapshot; the feed’s history can change after agency review.

DateGradeScoreViolationsInspection
Jul 22, 2025A92Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
May 19, 2025214Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Feb 27, 2024A122Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection

Repeat patterns

Recurring violation codes

Items recorded in at least two separate inspection events. Recurrence adds context but does not indicate that an issue is still present today.

  • 02B
    Recorded in 2 inspections

    Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.

Official location

POKE BOWL on the map

Common questions

POKE BOWL inspection FAQ

What grade does the current DOHMH snapshot show for POKE BOWL?

The most recent selectable NYC grade represented in our source snapshot is A, dated Jul 22, 2025. The latest comparable inspection score shown separately is 9 violation points.

When was POKE BOWL last inspected?

The latest inspection in the official dataset is dated Jul 22, 2025.

Is a lower NYC restaurant inspection score better?

Yes. NYC inspection scores are violation points, so lower is better. Letter-grade ranges are generally A for 0–13, B for 14–27 and C for 28 or more points.

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