POKE in Upper East Side Yorkville
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Oct 21, 2025
📍 343 EAST 85 STREET, Manhattan, NY 10028 ·
🍽️ Japanese
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🚇 86th Street-Lexington
Overview
POKE in Upper East Side Yorkville holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, with a score of 12 points on its most recent inspection. The Japanese restaurant has 3 inspections on record since 2022, all resulting in Grade A, with no emergency closures.
3
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
1
Grade A Inspection
POKE in Upper East Side Yorkville: Full Inspection History (3 records)
Oct 21, 2025
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 43
Hot TCS food item not held at or above 140 °F.
Food contact surface not properly washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and following any activity when contamination may have occurred.
No hand washing facility in or adjacent to toilet room or within 25 feet of a food preparation, food service ...
Jan 9, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 24
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Anti-siphonage or back-flow prevention device not provided where required; equipment or floor not properly drained; sewage disposal system in disrepair or not functioning properly. Condensation or liquid waste improperly dispos...
GRADE A
Nov 17, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 12
Raw, cooked or prepared food is adulterated, contaminated, cross-contaminated, or not discarded in accordance with HACCP plan.
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
POKE in Upper East Side Yorkville: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POKE last inspected?
- POKE was last inspected on October 21, 2025 (Grade A). The inspection score was 43 points.
- What is POKE's current health grade?
- POKE currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many health inspections has POKE had?
- POKE has 3 health inspections on record from November 2022 through October 2025. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POKE?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POKE was 43 points on October 21, 2025. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.
- Has POKE ever received a Grade C?
- No. POKE has not received a Grade C in the inspections on record.