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POKE BAR

21219 HAWTHORNE BLVD · Torrance
80 /100
City grade
B
True inspection score · a B
Trajectory · routine visits — Steady
839280
Jan '24Feb '25Oct '25
What inspectors found
Serious · real illness risk
Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
Hot or cold water was not adequate at a sink, which makes cleaning and handwashing less effective.
LA County code F122 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
Dirty food-contact surfaces can pass germs to your food, so this one matters.
LA County code F115 · 4 pts
Serious · real illness risk
Several serious violations at once
Multiple serious problems together add up to a higher overall risk to your health.
LA County code F153 · 3 pts
Also noted
Moderate · lower risk
Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
Workers need a working, supplied sink to wash up, and missing soap or access makes good hand hygiene harder.
LA County code F107 · 2 pt
Minor & admin · low risk
Non-food surfaces need cleaning Minor · 1 pt
Equipment or utensils worn or not approved Minor · 1 pt
Plumbing or drainage issue Minor · 1 pt
Foods not kept separated or protected Minor · 1 pt
Equipment, utensils, or linens stored improperly Minor · 1 pt
Floors, walls, or ceilings need repair Minor · 1 pt
Permit not available to show Paperwork · 1 pt
Inspection history
80 · Oct '25 · 3 serious
• Hot or cold water not adequate at a sink
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Several serious violations at once
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
92 · Feb '25 · clean
+ 7 minor or admin
83 · Jan '24 · 3 serious
• Food held at an unsafe temperature
• Cutting boards and surfaces not sanitized
• Hands not washed or gloves misused
• Handwashing sink not stocked or reachable
+ 7 minor or admin
The bottom line
Scored 80, a B. 3 serious issues last visit, the worst being hot or cold water not adequate at a sink. Worth a closer look if you're cautious.
Risk tier
Restaurant · High risk
Last inspected
Oct 27, 2025
An inspection is a snapshot of one day. A clean score isn't a guarantee, and a low one doesn't mean you'll get sick. Official LA County Public Health data, translated, not changed.