Poke Island Grill
2655 RICHMOND AVENUE, Staten Island, 10314
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (1 year ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 9, 2025 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 9, 2025
Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Food, supplies, or equipment not protected from potential source of contamination during storage, preparation, transportation, display, service or from customer’s refillable, reusable container. Condiments not in single-service containers or dispensed directly by the vendor.
CriticalA cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
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.
A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
Design, construction, materials used or maintenance of food contact surface improper. Surface not easily cleanable, sanitized and maintained.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 9, 2025 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Mar 10, 2025 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (4 critical) |
| Jun 27, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Reopening Inspection | 0 |
| Jun 26, 2024 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
| Mar 14, 2023 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Re-inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
| Feb 13, 2023 | Grade Pending | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 4 (3 critical) |
Problems that keep coming back
Issues cited at more than one inspection — a better signal than any single visit.
- 3×Raw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
- 2×A cleanliness or sanitizing issue with surfaces, dishware, or the general premises.
- 2×Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
- 2×Signs of pests (like mice, rats, roaches, or flies) or conditions that could attract them.
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 14 rodent inspections on record, 6 finding rat activity.
- 77 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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