POPPY'S MARKET CAFE
3489 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce FL 34982 · 772.464.9600
Last inspected Feb 12, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
FEB 24
JUL 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 18 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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. Printed and operator posted.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Feb 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Employee secured tank
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Potatoes, washed cooked and put back in potato bag.
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Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Tin pans stored upright.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. raw chicken (50F - Cold Holding); butter (54F - Cold Operator states items were pulled out. Advised to rapid chill
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup made Tuesday
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ice bucket not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease buildup up on stove
Single-service articles improperly stored. To go containers on floor of storage shed
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Spatula stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash.
Apr 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan by grill.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Apr 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge no Big 6 poster. Printed for operator and she posted.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk. Operator corrected.
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. Printed and operator posted.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Vanessa L. Observed operator registered today.
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. Vanessa L. Printed employee report agreement to operator and she completed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exhaust fan by grill.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Grill cheese on griddle. Operator relocated the griddle.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Jul 26, 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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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Two white reach in coolers on cooks line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Ice machine in back.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. In back prep area.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Floor in food preparation and dish room area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust.Side wall at cooks line. Walls and back door in dish room.
Feb 9, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Panini grill with food debris. Operator states not in use, will remove.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Informed employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, under equipment at cooks line.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Sep 21, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks hair restraint for front of hair
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
Sep 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer bucket at 0 ppm, then re-mix product for 100 ppm.
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. 0 ppm Must sanitize dishes in three compartment sink.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Tank not secured.
Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks hair restraint for front of hair
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Golf clubs stored in dry storage area
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom.
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.