POPPO'S TAQUERIA
1033 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three-compartment sink is setup. Quaternary reading 200ppm. **Warning**
28-26-5High Priority – Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Wastewater backing up through floor drains near warewashing area when operating all hand wash sinks in kitchen, three-compartment sink, and dishmachine. Cannot be isolated or closed. Plumber cleaned drai **Warning**
Intermediate 2
16-33-4Intermediate – Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
11-26-1Intermediate – No proof provided that two recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Hired less than 60 days ago. 1. Santiago 2. Becca **Warning**
Basic 6
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. **Warning**
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area. **Warning**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
29-08-4Basic – Plumbing system in disrepair. Wastewater backing up through floor drains near warewashing area when operating all hand wash sinks in kitchen, three-compartment sink, and dishmachine. Cannot be isolated or closed. **Warning**
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler in prep area interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 2:29 AM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.