DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

POPPO'S TAQUERIA

1033 Central Avenue
Saint Petersburg, Florida, 33701
Edge District
Pinellas County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 6 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 1/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8854524

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed dishmachine. Rechecked reading 50ppm. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink next to three-compartment sink has wiping cloths stored inside bowl. Employee removed cloths. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging above three-compartment sink containing multi surface cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi surface cleaner. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 8/8/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8782796

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 08B-47-4:Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil is stored on floor in dry-storage area.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in prep area.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area across from three-compartment sink and at front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues. Repeat Violation
  • 14-20-4:Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table across from flat-top grill.
  • 36-02-5:Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.
  • 25-02-4:Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils located at front counter not presented so that only the handles are touched.
  • 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit outside through rear kitchen door then return to front counter, don gloves and begin preparing food for customers at front counter. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 16-32-5:Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit for chlorine dishmachine.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Two spray bottles hanging on side of hand wash sink containing toxic substance not labeled. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 5/22/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8635579

  • 14-17-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle located in front of mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Spray bottle located in front of mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8548553

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Unwashed avocados stored on shelf with clean containers across from warewashing area.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
  • 16-38-5:Basic - Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sinks in kitchen and front counter soiled with debris buildup.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in coolers in prep area and front counter interior accumulation of soil residues.
  • 29-49-6:Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
  • 14-17-4:Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  • 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in sprinkle cup at front counter not labeled.
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing soiled dishes touch clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **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. Steam table at front counter at 4:28pm. Operator discarded beef. a. cooked beef (123F - Hot Holding) Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at front counter.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator removed cloths. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-37-1:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
  • 53B-01-5:Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle located in front of mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled.

Inspection Date: 11/8/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8378080

  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter
  • 36-11-4:Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Paint peeling on floor surface Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bin of herbs with old label in walk-in cooler
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base pads around nozzles on soda machine soiled

Inspection Date: 7/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8301358

  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back hallway Wall and ceiling soiled near hood. Hood vents soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
  • 14-09-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-63-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not preventing grease laden vapors in air. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-73-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving. Drains soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
  • 36-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor pain peeling. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**