POKE BAR in Midtown Times Square
⚠️ This facility has been closed 2 times by the NYC Health Department
Latest: GRADE A
Last inspected Aug 15, 2024
📍 1333 BROADWAY, Manhattan, NY 10018 ·
🍽️ Hawaiian
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🚇 Times Square-42nd Street, Herald Square-34th Street, Penn Station-34th Street
Overview
Poke Bar in Midtown Times Square holds a current Grade A from NYC DOHMH, scoring 12 points on its most recent inspection in 2024. Despite the Grade A, the restaurant has been subject to 2 emergency closures since 2022 across 6 total inspections, indicating a mixed compliance history.
6
Inspections on Record
Grade A
Current Grade
2
Closures
1
Grade A Inspection
POKE BAR in Midtown Times Square: Emergency Closures (2)
POKE BAR in Midtown Times Square: Full Inspection History (6 records)
GRADE A
Aug 15, 2024
— Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection
Score: 12
Juice packaged on premises with no or incomplete label, no warning statement
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Dec 20, 2023
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 16
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 disposed of.
Non-food contact surface or equipment made of unacceptable materia...
Dec 20, 2023
— Administrative Miscellaneous / Initial Inspection
“Choking first aid” poster not posted. “Alcohol and Pregnancy” warning sign not posted. Resuscitation equipment: exhaled air resuscitation masks (adult & pediatric), latex gloves, sign not posted.
Violations:
20-04
GRADE P
Sep 2, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection
Score: 5
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
Violations:
10G
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Dishwashing and ware washing: Cleaning and sanitizing of tableware, including dishes, utensils, and equipment deficient.
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 ...
🚫 CLOSURE
Aug 31, 2022
— Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection
Score: 0
Evidence of mice or live mice in establishment's food or non-food areas.
Violations:
04L
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POKE BAR in Midtown Times Square: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was POKE BAR last inspected?
- POKE BAR was last inspected on August 15, 2024 (Grade A). The inspection score was 12 points.
- What is POKE BAR's current health grade?
- POKE BAR currently holds a Grade A. This is the highest possible grade, indicating a score of 0–13 points.
- How many times has POKE BAR been closed by NYC Health?
- POKE BAR has been closed by NYC Health Department inspectors 2 times. Emergency closures occur when inspectors find conditions that pose an immediate public health hazard.
- How many health inspections has POKE BAR had?
- POKE BAR has 6 health inspections on record from August 2022 through August 2024. The restaurant received Grade A on 1 occasion.
- What was the worst inspection score at POKE BAR?
- The worst inspection score recorded at POKE BAR was 16 points on December 20, 2023. In NYC, a score of 14 or above means Grade B, and 28+ means Grade C.