Red Poke
598 9 AVENUE, Manhattan, 10036
Should you eat here?
Mostly OK — but 1 critical violation was found at the latest inspection (3 months ago). Details below.
Last inspected Apr 13, 2026 · New York City health department
What the inspector found on Apr 13, 2026
Food was not kept hot or cold enough. Wrong temperatures let bacteria grow.
After cooking or removal from hot holding, TCS food not cooled by an approved method whereby the internal temperature is reduced from 140 °F to 70 °F or less within 2 hours, and from 70 °F to 41 °F or less within 4 additional hours.
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.
Inspection history
| Date | Result | Type | Violations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 13, 2026 | Grade A | Pre-permit (Operational) / Initial Inspection | 2 (1 critical) |
Around this address
City records for the building itself, not this restaurant’s inspection.
- 9 rodent inspections on record, none finding rat activity.
- 3 recent 311 complaints filed at this address.
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