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POPPY'S MARKET CAFE

Health inspection records show POPPY'S MARKET CAFE in FORT PIERCE has 8 inspections with a food safety rating of 3.2/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

Last inspection: 4 weeks ago · 8 reports on file

3489 S US HWY 1

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.2/5)
Based on 8 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/12/2026· 4w ago

Visit ID: 13523974

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  • 16-03-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tank Corrected On-Site
  • 25-32-4:Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potatoes, washed cooked and put back in potato bag.
  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans stored upright.

9/18/2025· 5mo ago

Visit ID: 10898268

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 2 int, 5 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up on stove
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor of storage shed
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 24-27-4:Basic - Spatula stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Operator states items were pulled out. Advised to rapid chill **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made Tuesday **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

4/30/2025· 10mo ago

Visit ID: 10814758

Met Inspection Standards

2 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan by grill. - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-30: **Time Extended**

4/7/2025· 11mo ago

Visit ID: 8841700

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 int, 3 basic

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan by grill.
  • 08B-54-4:Basic - Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Grill cheese on griddle. Operator relocated the griddle. Corrected On-Site
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 11-01-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge no Big 6 poster. Printed for operator and she posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Printed and operator posted. Corrected On-Site
  • 53B-02-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Vanessa L. Observed operator registered today. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 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. Vanessa L. Printed employee report agreement to operator and she completed. Corrected On-Site

7/26/2024· 1y 7mo ago

Visit ID: 8767323

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 23-24-4:Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two white reach in coolers on cooks line.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in back.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In back prep area.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in food preparation and dish room area. Repeat Violation
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Side wall at cooks line. Walls and back door in dish room.

2/9/2024· 2y 1mo ago

Visit ID: 8497833

Met Inspection Standards

5 basic

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Panini grill with food debris. Operator states not in use, will remove.
  • 10-08-5:Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Informed employees. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, under equipment at cooks line.
  • 21-10-4:Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation

9/21/2023· 2y 5mo ago

Visit ID: 8497272

Met Inspection Standards

3 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured. Corrected On-Site - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
  • 13-02-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks hair restraint for front of hair - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-02-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-21: **Time Extended**

9/12/2023· 2y 6mo ago

Visit ID: 8370042

Follow-up Inspection Required

2 high, 4 basic

  • 51-11-4:Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured. Corrected On-Site
  • 13-02-4:Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks hair restraint for front of hair
  • 40-01-4:Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Golf clubs stored in dry storage area
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Repeat Violation
  • 22-52-4:High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm , then re-mix product for 100 ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. 0 ppm Must sanitize dishes in three compartment sink. Warning