POPPO'S TAQUERIA
212 PINE AVE, Anna Maria FL 34216 · 941-254-7941
Last inspected Aug 18, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,960
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016007717 | Feb 1, 2016 | May 9, 2016 | $1,000 |
| 7--2015031008 | Jul 6, 2015 | Dec 14, 2015 | $960 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 18, 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
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rust buildup on their walk in cooler fan covers.
Aug 10, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 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 their dish machine at 25ppm chlorine. Informed the operator to call their provider and set up their triple sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical tests kit for their chlorine dish machine.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed their prep cook working without a hair restraint. Operator had them put on a hair net.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed multiple single service articles not inverted in the kitchen. Operator inverted them.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed rust buildup on their walk in cooler fan covers.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall to the left of the cook line with heavy grease buildup.
Nov 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire racks in dish machine area with surface rust.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all wore shelves in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces.
Jul 2, 2025Inspection 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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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt. Operator removed solo cup.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire rack in dish area with rust pitted surface.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surface.
Mar 13, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen and in front. Operator replaced papertowels.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed wore shelves in dish area with rust and pitting.
Food stored on floor. Observed container holding beef stored on floor. Operator moved beef to shelf.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes. Operator started removing labels.
Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpsters. Operator closed lids.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
Aug 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food preparation while wear a bracelet.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed bracelet.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusting on the bottom of food prep shelves in back food prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to go containers not inverted next to beer taps. Employee inverted single serve to-go containers.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Mar 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the end of the mop sink splitter.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Operator started to clean off the top.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathroom door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while cooking on the cook line. Operator had them remove their watches.
Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup up on the ground behind the dumpster. Operator started to clean the area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup up on the shelves holding containers of rice in the back dry storage area. Operator began to put foil on the surfaces.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 5, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bleach spray stored on shelf next to single use gloves on dry storage shelf by three compartment sink. Operator removed bleach spray.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Restroom door not self closing.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee backpack stored on bulk container of rice in kitchen near prep area. Employee removed backpack.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled small fan in-use directly over front counter hot holding food area.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket stored under front counter area next to tortilla chips. Operator removed sanitizer bucket.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted shelves in walk in cooler and rusted dry storage shelves in kitchen.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed sanitizing bucket at 00ppm quaternary. Operator made new sanitizer bucket at 200ppm quaternary.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed exposed electrical wiring, cover is missing, over prep area in kitchen.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.