Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report

POPI'S PLACE IV

3911 US 301 N · ELLENTON · Manatee County · FL 34222

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 4, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3648430
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13464949
DBPR license5100066

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
9 High Priority1 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total

All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 9

#7High Priority12A-07-5

High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw eggs and changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized, washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#8High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining a container of cut and washed lettuce. Manager removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from commercially packaging stored above strawberries in the reach in freezer in the preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#10High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs stored above cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Manager removed pooled eggs from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-13-4

High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Feta (56F – Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Ham (54F – Cold Holding); Spinach (50F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F – Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F – Cold Holding); Provolone (53F – Cold Holding); Swiss (64F – Cold Holding); American (63F – Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F – Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F – Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F – Cold Holding); Beef (48F – Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F – Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F – Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F – Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#13High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Feta (56F – Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F – Cold Holding); Ham (54F – Cold Holding); Spinach (50F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F – Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F – Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F – Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F – Cold Holding); Provolone (53F – Cold Holding); Swiss (64F – Cold Holding); American (63F – Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F – Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F – Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F – Cold Holding); Beef (48F – Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F – Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F – Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F – Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. All of the following items in stand up reach in cooler on cook line Ham (47F – Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F – Cold Holding); Sausage (50F – Cold Holding); Beef (49F – Cold Holding); Corn (50F – Cold Holding); Egg Whites (48F – Cold Holding); Au jus (56F – Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F – Cold Holding); link Sausage (53F – Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F – Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (50F – Cold Holding); Lamb (53F – Cold Holding). Manager stated the following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed all the following items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#14High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored on shelf of prep table next to spices on cook line. Employee removed bleach. Observed containers of cleaning fluids stored on a shelf next to clean pots in dishwasher area. Employee removed containers of cleaning fluids. Observed bamboo skewers stored on shelf next to degreaser. Manager moved skewers. **Warning**

Warning
#15High Priority41-27-4

High Priority – Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 1

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer on prep table soiled in preparation area. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic22-20-5

Basic – Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic06-09-1

Basic – Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#3Basic38-07-4

Basic – Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dishwasher area missing proper shield cover. **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic29-49-6

Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic36-27-5

Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in dishwashing area soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 7:54 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 7 · Food not re-served
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
2 observation(s)
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
2 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 39 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.