POPS SOUTHERN BUFFET
25011 NE HWY 314 · SALT SPRINGS · Marion County · FL 32134
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
4 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-41-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Dishmachine testing at 0ppm. Sanitizer is empty during inspection. Person in charge will utilize chlorine in triple sink to sanitize until unit is operating properly. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection operator is working with company to replace the chlorine dish machine, until replaced operator is utilizing three compartment sink to sanitize. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-01-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Missing hinged lids or sneeze guard at hot buffet station. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection operator has ordered hinged lids to install for the buffet station. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
31A-09-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink at server area inaccessible due to no water to sink due to plumbing issue. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection, water provided at hand wash sink but water heater not functioning correctly. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
51-16-7Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – No plan review submitted and approved – renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment had added screened in room behind restaurant missing door which has a range, prep table, boil station and steamer for crab legs. No hand wash sink outside. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2023-10-24: At time of follow up inspection more time needed from original visit to submit plans to plan review. **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:55 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.