Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

POPPO'S TAQUERIA

212 PINE AVE · ANNA MARIA · Manatee County · FL 34216

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 25, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3327161
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8346418
DBPR license5105550

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority0 Intermediate6 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 1

#7High Priority29-42-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker at the end of the mop sink splitter.

Basic 6

#1Basic16-21-4

Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed debris build up on the top of the dish machine. Operator started to clean off the top. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#2Basic32-04-4

Basic – Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the bathroom door not self closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#3Basic13-07-4

Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees wearing watches while cooking on the cook line. Operator had them remove their watches. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic33-19-4

Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed trash buildup up on the ground behind the dumpster. Operator started to clean the area. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup up on the shelves holding containers of rice in the back dry storage area. Operator began to put foil on the surfaces. **Corrective Action Taken**

Corrective Action Taken
#6Basic14-17-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust build up on the walk in cooler shelves. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 8, 2026 3:12 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 13 · Clothing, hair restraints, jewelry and fingernails
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
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.