POPPYS ITALIANO
832 1 A1A N · PONTE VEDRA · St. Johns County · FL 32082
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
11 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 5
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over cooked pasta in flip top reach in cooler. Chef moved chicken to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw chicken in flip top reach in cooler at 49F. Chef states chicken placed in unit 2.5 hours prior. Chicken moved to walk in freezer and approximately 15 minutes later, chicken at 38F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03F-02-5High Priority – 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. Cooked eggplant being held on time controls has no time marking. Chef states prepared eggplant two hours prior and marked time on board. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken at 94F being held at room temperature. Chef voluntarily discarded chicken. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-42-4High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. At mop sink, vacuum breakers needed on both threaded faucets with attached hoses.
Intermediate 2
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee used handwash sink in kitchen to dump ice water.
53B-14-5Intermediate – 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. Proof of employee training for Renata B expired 10/20/2025.
Basic 4
14-01-5Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup used as a scoop in garlic and oil mixture and in flour bin in dry storage.
51-13-4Basic – No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Provided DBPR Form HR 5030-105 and operator posted sign. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Underplating on soda machine is soiled.
25-05-4Basic – Single-service articles improperly stored. Take out containers on the ground by back exit.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 19, 2026 7:30 AM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.