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POPI'S PLACE IV

Food safety records indicate POPI'S PLACE IV in ELLENTON has 9 inspections with a 3.8/5 overall rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

3911 US 301 N

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★½☆ (3.8/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/5/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13588635

  • 38-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dishwasher area missing proper shield cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13464949

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in kitchen area. Warning
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 38-07-4:Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dishwasher area missing proper shield cover. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. Warning
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in dishwashing area soiled. Warning
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw eggs and changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized, washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 14-86-1:High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining a container of cut and washed lettuce. Manager removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-02-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from commercially packaging stored above strawberries in the reach in freezer in the preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs stored above cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Manager removed pooled eggs from shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Feta (56F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Spinach (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss (64F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F - Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Feta (56F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Spinach (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss (64F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F - Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. All of the following items in stand up reach in cooler on cook line Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Corn (50F - Cold Holding); Egg Whites (48F - Cold Holding); Au jus (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); link Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Lamb (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed all the following items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored on shelf of prep table next to spices on cook line. Employee removed bleach. Observed containers of cleaning fluids stored on a shelf next to clean pots in dishwasher area. Employee removed containers of cleaning fluids. Observed bamboo skewers stored on shelf next to degreaser. Manager moved skewers. Warning
  • 41-27-4:High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer on prep table soiled in preparation area. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/17/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10913171

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above fryers soiled.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Chef labeled. observed container of gravy not labeled. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in single door reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 5/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10801477

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10760284

  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food training expired. Owner will order books and recertification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Owner ordered books and they got misplaced. She thinks they might have got taken to another one of their locations. She will make sure the training gets completed as soon as they locate books. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 1/15/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8846100

  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on kitchen hood. Cleaning scheduled for January. **Corrective Action Taken** 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 some employees with no written plan in place. Warning
  • 53B-05-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food training expired. Owner will order books and recertification. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/31/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8725294

  • 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 food prep employees purse hanging on shelf next to waffle station. Employee moved.
  • 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 some employees with no written plan.

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8491787

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots next to ice machine not inverted.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at hot hold station.
  • 12B-02-4:Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear exterior kitchen door.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled. Owner labeled bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 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 some employees with no written plan in place.

Inspection Date: 9/5/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8346822

  • 12B-04-4:Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on top of microwave in kitchen. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall entrance to dry storage room. Repeat Violation
  • 12B-13-4:Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of gatorade in single door reach in located in kitchen. Employee removed from cooler. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on food line in kitchen.