Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POPPO'S TAQUERIA

6777 MANATEE AVE W · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34209

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateAugust 22, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3622444
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID10915444
DBPR license5105624

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in back near dish machine. Operator poured bleach down floor drains. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#8High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on food preparation table next to single serve containers. Operator moved cleaner to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt on shelf in back food preparation area above 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area with rust and dust.

#3Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of 2 door reach-in cooler where food preparation was being performed. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed clean dish rack in back dish area with surface rust.

#5Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Observed bin of bagged sauces on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bin to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in cooler on cookline across from food preparation table holding rice cookers.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 2, 2026 11:58 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
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.