POPPO'S TAQUERIA
6777 MANATEE AVE W, Bradenton FL 34209 · 941-251-6982
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in back near dish machine. Operator poured bleach down floor drains.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 4 spray bottles containing chemicals unlabeled. Operator labeled them.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed the top of the dish machine with buildup.
Missing drain plug at dumpster. Observed their shared plaza dumpster missing a drain plug.
Dec 5, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken on speed rack at 47F and beef at 47F. Operator stated that he had just panned chicken. Operator stated they had just received a delivery and had cooler door open approximately a half hour. Operator closed cooler door and temperatures were coming down.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pink soil soda spouts on soda machine with black mold like substance on interior. Employee removed spouts for cleaning.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute on soda machine with pink slime on interior. Operator shut off soda machine and called purveyor.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire rack in clean dish area with rust pitted surface.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve containers on floor in storage area. Operator moved cases to shelf.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on front line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket and placed it in another bucket.
Marked exit/path to marked exit blocked. For reporting purposes only. Observed back exit door from kitchen blocked by boxes and a garbage can. Operator removed boxes and garbage.
Aug 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in back near dish machine. Operator poured bleach down floor drains.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on food preparation table next to single serve containers. Operator moved cleaner to chemical storage area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt on shelf in back food preparation area above 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed solo cup.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area with rust and dust.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of 2 door reach-in cooler where food preparation was being performed. Employee removed drink.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed clean dish rack in back dish area with surface rust.
Food stored on floor. Observed bin of bagged sauces on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bin to shelf.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in cooler on cookline across from food preparation table holding rice cookers.
May 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves rusted and pitted.
Mar 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Observed no vomit clean-up procedure. E-mailed copy to operator. Operator printed and hung -up vomiting clean up procedure.
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 no proof provided of employees health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreements. Operator printed and had employees read and sign agreements.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of Nyla M. food handler training.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a beard guard. Employee stopped food prep and put on a beard guard.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves rusted and pitted.
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppms. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hand wash sink next to clean dishes at dish machine where it can be exposed to splash. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employees cell phones on dry storage rack near single serve items. Employee removed cell phones.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelet's on, involved in food preparation on front line.
Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach-in cooler in back food prep area. Employee removed drinks.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink blocked by permanently installed dish machine drain board.
Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed clean dishes on dish rack next to handwashing sink with potential for splash.
Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed missing light shield in rear fixture in storage room.
Sep 13, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at front counter prep area, carnitas meat hot holding at 124F. Operator stated carnitas had been hot holding approximately 1.5 hours. Advised operator carnitas must be heated to at least 165F for food safety then could be hot held at 135F. Operator placed carnitas into oven to heat.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed in back storage area: bottle of cleaning solution on dry storage shelf stored next to tortillas. Operator removed cleaning solution from shelf.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice chute on self service machine in dining area.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered receptacle.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed in kitchen: left hand side of reach in cooler door falling off hinge, located across from walk in cooler. Operator stated parts are ordered to fix.
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.