POPI'S PLACE VI
Manatee Avenue West
Bradenton, Florida, 34209
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/9/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 05-11-4:Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer not in the warmest part of the holding unit in reach-in cooler in server area. Employee moved thermometer to front of the cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw bacon over cooked rice in walk-in cooler on right side shelf. Operator moved bacon below cooked rice. Corrected On-Site
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced paper towel. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/9/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 4/8/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Employee clean and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in back food storage hallway. Operator moved fryer oil off floor. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket not hung to dry. Operator mung mop to dry properlyRepeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
- 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed bucket of sanitizer. Dish machine sanitizer now at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/8/2025 revealed 4 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 11/19/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone in bowl in waitstaff area. Operator removed cell phone and bowl to be cleaned and sanitized. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pancake batter on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved pancake mix to shelf. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of plums in glass two door reach in cooler in kitchen with spoon handle in product. Employee removed spoon. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed quiche in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered quiche. Corrected On-Site
- 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry. Operator hung mop. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and fork in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/19/2024 revealed 6 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 10/17/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/17/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
4
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
9
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups in seasonings used to dispense products. Educated on operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed all cups and replaced with spoons with handles. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the bottom of warmer drawer in waitstaff area. Operator stated the drawer is not in use. Operator removed pan for cleaning and sanitizing. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on shelf next to raw shell eggs and tortillas at the end of the cooks line next to flat top grill. Warning
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching product in sugar container. Educated operator on keeping handles above product. Operator removed scoop. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 05-09-4:Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill without an ambient thermometer. Warning
- 01B-07-4:High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of cream cheese with visible mold. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw philly steak over ready to eat sauce in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill. Operator moved meat to walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad at 53F, chicken salad 53F, sliced corn beef 53F, ranch dressing 57F, tzatziki sauce 57, feta 55F, sauté kraut 53F, sliced beef 55F, sliced turkey 55F., hard boiled eggs 53F, shredded mozzarella 55F,apple walnut cake 55F, pumpkin pie 55F, key lime pie 55F, 30 shell eggs, in 2 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen near canned goods. Warning
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad at 53F, chicken salad 53F, sliced corn beef 53F, ranch dressing 57F, tzatziki sauce 57, feta 55F, sauté kraut 53F, sliced beef 55F, sliced turkey 55F., hard boiled eggs 53F, shredded mozzarella 55F,apple walnut cake 55F, pumpkin pie 55F, key lime pie 55F, 30 shell eggs, in 2 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen near canned goods. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 9 total violations (4 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 7/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl being used to dispense chicken base. Operator removed bowl. Corrected On-Site
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/25/2024 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 1/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
4
Total
4
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink in cooks area. Corrected On-Site
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole raw carrots and pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site
- 38-01-4:Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed crack light shield in waitstaff area.
- 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn, peeling foil on lower shelf in cooks area.
Food safety inspection conducted on 1/25/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 7/17/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
14
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on shelf at cook line. Operator corrected by segregating. Corrected On-Site
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook without hair restraint. Cook corrected by using hair net.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic cups at wait station wet nesting.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double door Reachin Cooler on cooks line with broken inside door panel.
- 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching food in bulk containers. Operator corrected by relocating. Corrected On-Site
- 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on produce Walkin Cooler fan cover.
- 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 1 #10 dented on rim.
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw eggs and changing gloves without hand washing.Employee corrected by washing hands after education.
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored over chicken salad in Reachin Cooler and shell eggs over beef stroganoff. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
- 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced Cheese at 52F in Reachin Cooler on cook line. Ghee on back preparation table 91F.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Sliced Cheese 52F in Reachin Cooler. Observed on shelf in preparation area Ghee 91F
- 41-15-5:High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at 400 ppm on cook line. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using Hand wash sink at wait station for filling container. Employee corrected by removing. Corrected On-Site
- 11-26-1:Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/17/2023 revealed 14 total violations (6 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).