POPPY'S PIZZA
4379 N UNIVERSITY DR, Sunrise FL 33351 · 954.749.1117
Last inspected Mar 31, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
APR 24
OCT 24
MAR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Mar 31, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jan 27, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 badly dented cans of tomatoes and olives on can rack.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed 2 badly dented cans of tomatoes and olives on can rack.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Observed at 4:15 p.m. no time mark on pizza held using time as a public health control. Operator determined that pizza cooked at 2:45 P.M Operator correctly time marked.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed accumulation of black substances buildup on cutting boards. Operator discarded boards.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. -Observed at 4:16 p.m. no date mark on cooked tomato sauce stored in walk in cooler. Per operator, sauce cooked on 2/26/2026 before 4:40 p.m.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. -Observed all employees training certification expired on 08/08/2025.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Food stored on floor. -Observed container with cooking oil stored on kitchen floor. -Observed containers with food items stored on walk in cooler floor.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed a bag with zucchini stored over whole milk in reach in cooler. Operator relocate zucchini to bottom shelf.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 dented black olive can
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on main pizza prep flip top
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operators not wearing hair restraint while preparing pizza. Operator donned hat.
Food stored on floor. Bucket of celery in direct contact with floor inside walk in
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed multiple employee beverages in coolers not
Jun 17, 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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Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle by sandwich station not labeled.
Mar 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. One each #10 can of crushed tomatoes and ground tomatoes heavily dented/creased in can rack.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered establishment and immediately put on gloves to start working without washing hands first. Reviewed proper procedures with employee and he washed hands and put on new gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In walk in cooler, case and open pack of raw bacon on shelf above containers of tuna salad and meatballs. Employee rearranged shelves to properly separate.
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Kitchen sanitizer bucket reading over 200ppm chlorine. Employee remade to proper 100ppm chlorine.
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Renewal class scheduled (proof provided) but not yet taken.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee rinsed off marinated peppers in hand sink by pizza station.
Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. Digital probe thermometer reading 14F at room temperature.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup in bulk container of chili flakes under front prep table.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee unopened beverages in True reach in cooler in front pizza station and Padela cooler in prep area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Oil bottle by sandwich station not labeled.
Oct 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. mozzarella cheese (44F - Cold Holding), per operator foods not portioned or prepared today. In unit less than 4hrs. Operator moved to reach in freezer for quick chill
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Apr 16, 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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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken in walk in cooler over raw veal. Operator switched.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Above nitrogen container. Ceiling tile damaged.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back storage room area, ceiling tiles soiled.
Cutting board behind stove has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door, small gap/breach.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Reads 0ppm. Operator adjusted to proper 100ppm
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor in kitchen.
Nov 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. On prep table next to pizza station under no temperature control, fresh garlic in oil (60F - Cold Holding). Per manager, out of cooler less than 1 hr. Employee moved back to cooler to rechill.
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. Bulletin provided to be posted.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Styrofoam cups in bulk salt and sugar. Manager removed.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board heavily grooved and showing discoloration by stove prep area.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exterior door has visible gap along bottom.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In glass front and Padela reach in coolers in back prep area, unopened employee beverages on same shelves as public foods. Manager removed all beverages.
Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent and sanitizer mixed together. Manager remade separate sanitizer buckets to proper 100ppm sanitizer.
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.