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POPPO'S TAQUERIA

POPPO'S TAQUERIA has 7 health inspections on file for its BRADENTON location, with an overall rating of 3.1/5. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

6777 MANATEE AVE W

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 8/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10915444

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt on shelf in back food preparation area above 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed solo cup. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area with rust and dust.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of 2 door reach-in cooler where food preparation was being performed. Employee removed drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clean dish rack in back dish area with surface rust.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of bagged sauces on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bin to shelf. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in cooler on cookline across from food preparation table holding rice cookers.
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in back near dish machine. Operator poured bleach down floor drains. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on food preparation table next to single serve containers. Operator moved cleaner to chemical storage area. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/7/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10792945

  • 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**

Inspection Date: 3/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868804

  • 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

Inspection Date: 8/29/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8868342

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 8/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8760372

  • 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

Inspection Date: 3/20/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8499223

  • 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.

Inspection Date: 9/13/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8368653

  • 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