POKE & TEA
20465 OLD CULTER RD, Cutler Bay, FL, 33189
Most recent inspection
- Date
- July 10, 2026
- Type
- Routine - Food
- Result
- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- Risk category
- Not reported
- Cited findings
- 15
- Jurisdiction
- Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL
Violations (15)
- 03B-01-6CriticalRepeatCorrected on site
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
High Priority
- 12A-13-4Critical
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.
High Priority - 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.
High Priority
- 50-09-4Repeat
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 14-09-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed a white cutting board no longer cleanable.
Basic
- 13-07-4Corrected on site
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 24-08-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers above the 3 compartment sink not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Basic
- 35B-01-4Repeat
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 08B-38-4Corrected on site
Food stored on floor.
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed plastic oil container stored in the floor of the kitchen. Employee removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic
- 10-07-4
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Basic - 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.
Basic
- 51-18-6Repeat
No copy of latest inspection report available.
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Repeat Violation**
Basic
- 02B-01-5
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
- 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.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
- 22-20-5
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Basic
- 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.
Intermediate - 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.
Intermediate
- 23-24-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed rice cooker handle soiled with old food debris.
Basic
Source: Miami-Dade County (Miami), FL health department. Data refreshed October 16, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.