Pokeworks (entrance Is On 41st Street Between Lexington & Park)
122 EAST 42 STREET, Manhattan, 10168
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (2 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected May 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on May 13, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
Cold TCS food item held above 41 °F; smoked or processed fish held above 38 °F; intact raw eggs held above 45 °F; or reduced oxygen packaged (ROP) TCS foods held above required temperatures except during active necessary preparation.
CriticalRaw and ready-to-eat foods were not kept separate, risking contamination.
Single service article not provided. Single service article reused or not protected from contamination when transported, stored, dispensed. Drinking straws not completely enclosed in wrapper or dispensed from a sanitary device.
A 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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 13, 2026 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
| Jul 26, 2024 | Grade A | Cycle Inspection / Initial Inspection | 3 (1 critical) |
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