POPPO'S TAQUERIA
1033 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
17 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-13-4High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee washing soiled dishes touch clean dishes without washing hands. Discussed with operator proper hand-hygiene techniques. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Steam table at front counter at 4:28pm. Operator discarded beef. a. cooked beef (123F – Hot Holding) **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can in front of hand wash sink at front counter.
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled dry wiping cloth stored on hand wash sink next to three-compartment sink. Operator removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
16-37-1Intermediate – No chemical test kit provided when using chlorine sanitizer at warewashing machine.
53B-01-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
41-17-4Intermediate – Spray bottle located in front of mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled.
Basic 9
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
24-05-4Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Unwashed avocados stored on shelf with clean containers across from warewashing area.
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting.
16-38-5Basic – Inaccurate/damaged temperature and/or pressure gauge(s) on dishmachine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hand wash sinks in kitchen and front counter soiled with debris buildup.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in coolers in prep area and front counter interior accumulation of soil residues.
29-49-6Basic – Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler at front counter.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
02D-01-5Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Seasoning in sprinkle cup at front counter not labeled.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 9, 2026 2:01 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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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.