POPSTROKE
25297 SIERRA CENTER BLVD, Lutz FL 33559 · 813-738-8590
Last inspected Apr 7, 2026 · 8 visits since December 2023
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— STEADY
5 inspections within 12 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly observed in kitchen near dishwasher. Operator was able to remove fly and get it outside of building
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 7, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line soiled e blocked by large trash can. Manager removed and placed smaller one for easy access to hand sink
No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager able to only show 1 food handler training certificate
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. Manager was only able to provide 1 food handler card for approximately 35-40 employees who handle food.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink. Manager printed and in process of posting sign
Dec 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed using 3 comp sink for sanitation
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into hand washing sink outside bar.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager restocked
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe hand washing sink in storage room
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at below 200 ppm on cooks line retested to 200 ppm
May 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cabbage and salsa at 50F at 3:27pm. Manager placed items in walk in cooler. Recheck at 4:07: cabbage 45F, salsa 47F.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cookline blocked by bulk breading bin. Manager moved breading.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 line cooks and 1 prep employee on staff, no CFM.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs on clean dish rack
In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Vegetable peeler. Manager removed.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer solution buckets stored over food items at cookline. Manager removed.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Deep freezer located outside with frozen brownies. Freezer was unlocked, manager discarded items. Discussed alternatives to storing items in outdoor freezer.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket
Dec 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Interior of broiler on cook line soiled Can opener blade soiled
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dump tray in hand sink behind ice cream bar, removed
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 + employees present with no one with a valid CFM during inspection
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. Multiple kitchen and bar staff provided valid proof of food handler training. Per manager on duty, GM has access to remaining certificates (not present during inspection)
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear storage room
Food stored in undrained ice. Raw tuna in undersigned ice on cook line, staff drained and replaced ice
Food stored outside. Chest freezer outside behind main building containing cake pops and cookies, not covered or protected from possible contamination, manager moved all food to indoor freezers during inspection
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. White chest freezer containing cake pops and cookies located behind main building in a customer accessible not secured. Manager moved all food to indoor freezers
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw fish and only changed gloves no hand washing. Employee touched bun bag. Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored rags in bag In hand washing sink by the ice machine and dish machine in room behind the front payout desk. Employee removed bag
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back hand washing sink back room behind the ice cream serving area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm. Employee added tablets to bucket 200 ppm
Jan 30, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and dish machine added in ice cream section in dry storage. Exposed ceiling finish in ice cream storage area where food and single service items are stored. Mop sink in closet next to restrooms marked item IC28 on plans (marked orange, should be blue)
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. -Ceiling in dry storage area with beer cooler is exposed ceiling. Not smooth and easily cleanable. Area had reach in coolers and freezers, hand sink, dish machine and ice machine in hallway
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Manager in process of switching out buckets
Dec 1, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly observed in kitchen near dishwasher. Operator was able to remove fly and get it outside of building
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station next to beer cooler in dry storage a blocked by trash can. Manager removed items
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand washing station on ice cream bar line used to dump excess ice cream. -Hand washing station at main center bar being used to dump ice Manager removed container
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand washing station in bar next to kitchen Operator stocked paper towels
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and dish machine added in ice cream section in dry storage. Exposed ceiling finish in ice cream storage area where food and single service items are stored. Mop sink in closet next to restrooms marked item IC28 on plans (marked orange, should be blue)
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided operator with physical signs and they posted.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager pulled up license online and will print and post
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Hotel pans stacked while still wet in kitchen, dishwasher area.
Food stored outside. -Observed small black cooler next to server station at outside bar. Currently being stocked with portions of sauces. Manager on duty moved all sauces to approved cooler and moved black cooler in question inside.
Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. -Bucket in dry storage area next to beer cooler Manager got off of floor
Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. -Ceiling in dry storage area with beer cooler is exposed ceiling. Not smooth and easily cleanable. Area had reach in coolers and freezers, hand sink, dish machine and ice machine in hallway
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Manager in process of switching out buckets
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