POPI'S PLACE VI
6409 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 224-489-1153
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
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FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of cream cheese with visible mold.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2022045645 | Jul 26, 2022 | Oct 18, 2022 | $400 |
| 7--2016037592 | Jul 20, 2016 | Sep 16, 2016 | $400 |
| 7--2016025251 | May 6, 2016 | Jun 15, 2016 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed excess soil and grease on ceiling tiles and vents.
Feb 3, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed excess soil and grease on ceiling tiles and vents.
Oct 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over shredded lettuce in 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved salmon.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on table in kitchen with dried food debris. Operator had employee start cleaning slicer.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above stove soiled and separating from brackets.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen with rust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust pitted surfaces.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of sanitizer on the floor across from flat top grill. Operator moved sanitizer bucket of the floor.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw bacon over cooked rice in walk-in cooler on right side shelf. Operator moved bacon below cooked rice.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced paper towel.
Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer not in the warmest part of the holding unit in reach-in cooler in server area. Employee moved thermometer to front of the cooler.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed bucket of sanitizer. Dish machine sanitizer now at 50ppm.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Employee clean and sanitized area.
Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in back food storage hallway. Operator moved fryer oil off floor.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket not hung to dry. Operator mung mop to dry properly
Nov 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed bowl and fork in hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee removed items.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone in bowl in waitstaff area. Operator removed cell phone and bowl to be cleaned and sanitized.
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of pancake batter on floor in dry storage area. Operator moved pancake mix to shelf.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed container of plums in glass two door reach in cooler in kitchen with spoon handle in product. Employee removed spoon.
Stored food not covered. Observed quiche in walk-in cooler uncovered. Operator covered quiche.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in mop bucket not hung to dry. Operator hung mop.
Oct 17, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 16, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of cream cheese with visible mold.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw philly steak over ready to eat sauce in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill. Operator moved meat to walk-in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad at 53F, chicken salad 53F, sliced corn beef 53F, ranch dressing 57F, tzatziki sauce 57, feta 55F, sauté kraut 53F, sliced beef 55F, sliced turkey 55F., hard boiled eggs 53F, shredded mozzarella 55F,apple walnut cake 55F, pumpkin pie 55F, key lime pie 55F, 30 shell eggs, in 2 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen near canned goods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad at 53F, chicken salad 53F, sliced corn beef 53F, ranch dressing 57F, tzatziki sauce 57, feta 55F, sauté kraut 53F, sliced beef 55F, sliced turkey 55F., hard boiled eggs 53F, shredded mozzarella 55F,apple walnut cake 55F, pumpkin pie 55F, key lime pie 55F, 30 shell eggs, in 2 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen near canned goods.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups in seasonings used to dispense products. Educated on operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed all cups and replaced with spoons with handles.
Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the bottom of warmer drawer in waitstaff area. Operator stated the drawer is not in use. Operator removed pan for cleaning and sanitizing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on shelf next to raw shell eggs and tortillas at the end of the cooks line next to flat top grill.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching product in sugar container. Educated operator on keeping handles above product. Operator removed scoop.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill without an ambient thermometer.
Jul 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees cell phone on food prep table. Operator removed cell phone.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl being used to dispense chicken base. Operator removed bowl.
Jan 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink in cooks area.
Food stored on floor. Observed whole raw carrots and pickles on floor in walk-in cooler.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed crack light shield in waitstaff area.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn, peeling foil on lower shelf in cooks area.
Jul 17, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
6 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 1 #10 dented on rim.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw eggs and changing gloves without hand washing.Employee corrected by washing hands after education.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored over chicken salad in Reachin Cooler and shell eggs over beef stroganoff. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced Cheese at 52F in Reachin Cooler on cook line. Ghee on back preparation table 91F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Sliced Cheese 52F in Reachin Cooler. Observed on shelf in preparation area Ghee 91F
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at 400 ppm on cook line. Operator corrected to 100 ppm.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using Hand wash sink at wait station for filling container. Employee corrected by removing.
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on shelf at cook line. Operator corrected by segregating.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook without hair restraint. Cook corrected by using hair net.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic cups at wait station wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair.Observed double door Reachin Cooler on cooks line with broken inside door panel.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching food in bulk containers. Operator corrected by relocating.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on produce Walkin Cooler fan cover.
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