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POPPOS TAQUERIA

8471 COOPER CREEK BLVD, University Park FL 34201 · 941-953-2164

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 6 visits since January 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats32
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105685
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUL 25
NOV 25
JUL 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 3 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

3 cases · $1,760

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
7--2023020014Apr 4, 2023Apr 27, 2023$800
7--2022032706May 20, 2022Jan 11, 2023$800
7--2020053085Oct 30, 2020Apr 5, 2021$160

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the back kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
Basic/14-17-4/Repeat Violation
Nov 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the back kitchen soiled.
Basic/36-34-5
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
Basic/14-17-4
Jul 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the Co2 tank on the beer cooler not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in throughout the kitchen soiled and rusted. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent at the entrance to the restrooms.
Basic/36-34-5/Repeat Violation
Jul 9, 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
Show 4 findings ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured at the beer taps on the front line.
Basic/51-11-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in throughout the kitchen soiled and rusted. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent at the entrance to the restrooms.
Basic/36-34-5
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current licensed not displayed. License displayed is from another location.
Basic/50-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease build up on the hood filters over the flat grill in the prep kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Jan 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled over the prep table.
Basic/36-34-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease build up on the hood filters over the flat grill in the kitchen.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the flat grill with a grease and food debris build up dripping down onto the pipe and floor.
Basic/36-27-5

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.