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
3 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: At time of follow up inspection operator has sneeze guard on cold buffet line, needs to be installed on the hot buffet line which currently utilizes covers without a hinge. **Time Extended**
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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: At time of follow up inspection hand wash sink has running water but missing part to properly heat water. Operator has part on order. **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** – From follow-up inspection 2023-12-27: At time of follow up inspection operator has mailed in updated plans to plan review, more time needed for response from reviewer. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 16, 2026 12:12 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
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.