Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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POPPOS TAQUERIA

8471 COOPER CREEK BLVD · UNIVERSITY PARK · Manatee County · FL 34201

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 4, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3314982
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8270435
DBPR license5105685

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedApril 4, 2023 11:19 AM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedApril 5, 2023 8:50 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority1 Intermediate4 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#5High Priority35A-04-4

High 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.

#6High Priority03A-02-5

High 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**

Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate 1

#7Intermediate11-07-5

Intermediate – 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

#1Basic36-34-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.

#2Basic36-22-4

Basic – Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in front of the dishwasher and three compartment sink.

#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the front counter area.

#4Basic36-27-5

Basic – 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
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
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.