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POPI'S PLACE TOO

With 8 documented inspections, POPI'S PLACE TOO in PALMETTO has achieved a 3.2/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

815 8 AVE W

Overall Food Safety Rating

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

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 12/4/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13586146

  • 36-22-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floors under 3 compartment sink and in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves in kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/2/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13473314

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor in beverage walk in cooler. Manager swept and discarded the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floors under 3 compartment sink and in dry storage area. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves in kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. Warning
  • 01B-01-4:High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of baked beans rusted on the tops of can. Observed 5 cans of pumpkin mix rusted on tops of can. Manager discarded cans. Warning
  • 12A-27-4:High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee removed equipment to be sanitized and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 12A-29-4:High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping their hands on soiled apron. Employee was informed and washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortilla shells in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 01B-13-4:High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter packets on all tables in dining area. Observed table of diners leave and a new table of diners seated at same table without properly disposing of dish of butter packets. Owner voluntarily discarded all butter packets from all tables. Warning
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of cook line. Pooled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); Pancake Batter (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded 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 were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of cook line. Pooled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); Pancake Batter (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded items. All of the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (53F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Feta (58F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Ham (63F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (60F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (58F - Cold Holding); Provolone (62F - Cold Holding); Swiss (60F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (64F - Cold Holding); Corn (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all the items were stored in the reach cooler for 2 hours. Manager placed bags of ice below and above all the items. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 07-08-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets on all tables in dining area. Observed table of diners leave and a new table of diners seated at same table without properly disposing of dish of butter packets. Owner voluntarily discarded all butter packets from all tables. Admin Complaint
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored next to clean plates on cook line. Employee removed spray bottle. Container of hand sanitizer stored next to tea bags in front counter area. Corrected On-Site 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. Emailed handout to operator. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker on cook line soiled. Stand mixer head soiled. Warning

Inspection Date: 9/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13472866

  • 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 food handler training expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Still expired Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 7/25/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10897254

  • 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 license posted.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on annul system. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
  • 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 food handler training expired. Warning

Inspection Date: 1/22/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8858537

  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon and fish thawing in walk-in cooler with no cut in bag. Owner cut bags. Corrected On-Site
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste can in unisex employee restroom.
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken microwave door handle at wait station.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Owner cleaned. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed some employees expired. Owner will certify expired employees.

Inspection Date: 8/13/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731459

  • 36-37-5:Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has exposed wiring and pipes.
  • 32-12-5:Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can lid in employee restroom.
  • 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 employee cooler bag on shelf with food . Owner moved. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey/ham/beef/chicken/ cut lettuce/ cut tomatoes/ tuna salad and cooked eggs at 50-57f. Operator moved products to other coolers and placed pans of ice in cooler.Operator stated products were stocked at 8:30-8:45am this morning. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Operator replaced. 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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8458139

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed pipes and conduit heavily soiled adjacent to hood system. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves in kitchen.
  • 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 employee jackets hanging on food storage shelf. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8352772

  • 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pinkish mold like substance interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling pipes adjacent to hood heavily soiled with grease buildup. Observed heavy accumulation of dust on ceiling conduit above cooks line.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation
  • 06-09-1:Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish filets and salmon thawing in unopened packages. Operator removed fish from package. Repeat Violation
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and brown cutting boards and several others heavily grooved.
  • 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup left side of hood.
  • 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve food containers stored not inverted shelf above microwave.
  • 08B-12-5:Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and fish in walk-in cooler uncovered.
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed wall exhaust fan in kitchen with heavy grease and dirt/dust buildup.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in kitchen not labeled.
  • 02C-08-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed fish, shrimp and salmon not date marked. Operator stated had Ben in walk in two days. Operator dated products. Corrected On-Site
  • 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. Observed container of house made ranch and honey mustard not dated. Operator stated they were made prior day. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site