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NamePOKE LAKES
Address20601 TORRENCE CHAPEL RD
SUITE 5B
City/State/ZIP
CORNELIUS NC 28031
Premise Type1 - Restaurant
CountyMecklenburg
Inspection Date 4/22/2026
Final Score @ Grade
97.50 A
General CommentsConsumer Advisory, Fish Asterisk and Disclosure have been corrected TPHC - Entire service line and Poke Rice EHS recommends obtaining a 2026 Aquacultured Salmon letter from KGI

Violations

 
CDI=Corrected During Inspection  R=Repeat Violation  VR=Verification Required 
Violation Item Demerits Violation Description CDIRVRComments
15 1.50 Food separated & protected Yes Yes No REPEAT 3-302.11(A)(1) Separate raw animal foods from ready-to-eat foods and washed/unwashed fruits and vegetables. -P Observed open packages of raw, frozen salmon stored above edamame and dumplings in the reach-in freezer. Observed cut, raw salmon stored above pineapple in the walk-in cooler. Raw, ready-to-eat products carry a risk of foodborne illness and require a consumer advisory. Other risks include contamination of food with fish allergens. For these purposes, any raw proteins shall be stored below ready-to-eat products that do not require a final cook temperature. CDI - All raw fish products were moved to the bottom shelves. No increase in points due to miscommunication with owner and manager.
16 0 Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized No No No 4-602.11 (E )Clean the equipment and utensils used with nonTCS foods as required to avoid contamination. Observed microbial growth inside of an ice machine flap.
38 0 Insects & rodents not present; no unauthorized animals No No No 6-202.15 Protect outer openings of establishment from insect or rodent entry. Observed a small light gap underneath the back door that could allow pests to enter.
47 1 Equipment, food & non-food contact surfaces approved, cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used No Yes No REPEAT 4-205.10 Ensure equipment other than toasters, mixers, microwaves, water heaters and hoods is ANSI certified or equivalent. Observed a “household use only” chest freezer.