POPPO'S TAQUERIA
4220 53RD AVE EAST, Bradenton FL 34203 · 941-727-1078
Last inspected Jul 16, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 16, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in back kitchen area employee with bracelet on wrist preparing food. Employee removed and washed hands.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed spray bottle no label. person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled it accordingly.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Sep 18, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Jul 17, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.gave a copy to Person in charge and all employees currently working read and signed agreement.
No soap provided at handwash sink by dishwasher.Person in charge filled soap.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.observed 2 cell phones on food preparation table.Person in charge removed and washed table.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in back kitchen area employee engaged in food preparation with multiple rings on fingers. Employee removed and washed hands.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Feb 7, 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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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled container grease cutter.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on south end of building.
Food storage containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop.
Jul 24, 2024□ 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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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jul 17, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 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 in back kitchen area Dishwasher (Chlorine 000ppm) Person in charge stated he was out of sanitizer and he set up the 3 compartment sink. Triple Sink (Quaternary 300ppm)
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in reach in cooler on front sandwich make station Cheese (49F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (48F - Cold Holding) Person in charge stated that the product had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 1.5 hours and placed the product in the reach in cooler.
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Xiama expired
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled container.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in main kitchen area and front sandwich make station employees with wristbands and watches. Employees removed and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Open dumpster lid on South end of parking area. Person in charge closed lid.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Jan 19, 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 wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in back kitchen area by floor drain and by dish machine exposed unsealed concrete.
Aug 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with bracelets. Person in charge asked employees to remove bracelets.
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