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
14 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
08B-01-4High Priority – Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Upon entry, sneeze guards flipped up at buffet not providing protection. Sneeze guards put in place during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips 62F on table at end of buffet for less than two hours, Butter was placed back in cooler. Discussed using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with manager on duty **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on shelf over prep table and next to straws. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Intermediate 5
11-27-4Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of shrimp in sink in outdoor cooking area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-04-4Intermediate – Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. No fan guard over element inside microwave in kitchen.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink in server station. Also, sink in outdoor cooking area missing soap. Both were refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on prep table near walk in cooler. One employee drink on table where desserts are being prepared in server station. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag with personal food on shelf over sodas in server station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of lotion on shelf over canisters of sugar in server station. Purse on dry storage shelf over rice. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4Basic – Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male cooked with facial hair.
10-12-5Basic – In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop on top of ice machine that is located outside.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sneeze guards over buffet soiled with dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 11, 2026 1:34 PM.
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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.