POPPO'S TAQUERIA
1033 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33705
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
12A-07-5High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit outside through rear kitchen door then return to front counter, don gloves and begin preparing food for customers at front counter. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 2
16-32-5Intermediate – Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit for chlorine dishmachine.
41-17-4Intermediate – Two spray bottles hanging on side of hand wash sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
Basic 7
16-21-4Basic – Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
08B-47-4Basic – Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil is stored on floor in dry-storage area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in prep area.
22-16-4Basic – Reach-in cooler in prep area across from three-compartment sink and at front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table across from flat-top grill.
36-02-5Basic – Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.
25-02-4Basic – Unwrapped single-service utensils located at front counter not presented so that only the handles are touched.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 30, 2026 1:39 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.