POPPO'S TAQUERIA
6777 MANATEE AVE W
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.5/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 5/7/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
1
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves rusted and pitted. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed new racks for walk-in cooler. Operator stated that establishment will be closed next week for renovation and racks will be installed at that time. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 5/7/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 1 basic).
Inspection on 3/5/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
3
Basic
2
Total
5
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a beard guard. Employee stopped food prep and put on a beard guard. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves rusted and pitted. Warning
- 11-27-4:Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no vomit clean-up procedure. E-mailed copy to operator. Operator printed and hung -up vomiting clean up procedure. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 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. Observed no proof provided of employees health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreements. Operator printed and had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of Nyla M. food handler training. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/5/2025 revealed 5 total violations (0 high priority, 3 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 8/29/2024
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 8/29/2024 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 8/22/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
0
Basic
5
Total
6
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hand wash sink next to clean dishes at dish machine where it can be exposed to splash. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Repeat Violation 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 employees cell phones on dry storage rack near single serve items. Employee removed cell phones. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelet's on, involved in food preparation on front line. Warning
- 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach-in cooler in back food prep area. Employee removed drinks. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppms. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/22/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 0 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 3/20/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
2
Total
3
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 24-27-4:Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on dish rack next to handwashing sink with potential for splash.
- 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in rear fixture in storage room.
- 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by permanently installed dish machine drain board.
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/20/2024 revealed 3 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 9/13/2023
High Priority
2
Intermediate
0
Basic
3
Total
5
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 soiled ice chute on self service machine in dining area.
- 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle.
- 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen: left hand side of reach in cooler door falling off hinge, located across from walk in cooler. Operator stated parts are ordered to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep area, carnitas meat hot holding at 124F. Operator stated carnitas had been hot holding approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator carnitas must be heated to at least 165F for food safety then could be hot held at 135F. Operator placed carnitas into oven to heat. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in back storage area: bottle of cleaning solution on dry storage shelf stored next to tortillas. Operator removed cleaning solution from shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/13/2023 revealed 5 total violations (2 high priority, 0 intermediate, 3 basic).