POPPOS TAQUERIA
8471 COOPER CREEK BLVD · UNIVERSITY PARK · Manatee County · FL 34201
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50:rodent droppings under the oven and preparation table next to the oven. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dish machine. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings behind the hot water heater in the back area of the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves in the kitchen.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream (52F – Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (56F – Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the front counter. Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
11-07-5Intermediate – Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.
Basic 4
36-34-5Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.
36-22-4Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in front of the dishwasher and three compartment sink.
36-73-4Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the front counter area.
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind the three compartment sink soiled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:46 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
4 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.