Iona, Lee County

POPPY'S PIZZA

15501 OLD MCGREGOR BLVD UNIT 8, Iona, FL 33908

FoodSeating

Latest violations

1 High Priority

Sep 13, 2024

City

Iona

County

Lee

Status

Ownership Changed

Inspections

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 6

50-17-3

Detail 23145546

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired 12/01/23. Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 23145543

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink in kitchen blocked by brooms.

11-26-1

Detail 23145547

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Operator completed form. Educated operator on importance of completing forms. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 23145545

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Kitchen and bar.

36-37-5

Detail 23145544

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in kitchen.

10-17-4

Detail 23145548

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Corrected On-Site

Sep 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22306451

Intermediate - 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 operator with written procedures. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22306449

22-20-5

Detail 22306446

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned ice machine. Corrected On-Site

24-07-4

Detail 22306447

Basic - Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Observed pizza paddles stored on floor. Operator removed paddles. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22306448

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with dust. Hood filters.

29-08-4

Detail 22306450

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed toilet in men's restroom not flushing.

25-06-4

Detail 22306452

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

Jan 30, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 21593531

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of cleaning chemical stored on shelving near pizza trays. Observed removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21593532

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Microwave oven in kitchen. Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 21593535

Intermediate - 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

14-01-5

Detail 21593529

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense salt/sugar. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21593528

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris underneath hand wash sink in kitchen. Warning

10-12-5

Detail 21593534

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on top of ice machine between uses. Warning

24-18-4

Detail 21593530

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 21593533

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Salt/sugar container. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 21211209

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-21: Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. Admin Complaint

May 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 6Basic: 3Total: 9

02C-03-5

Detail 21098574

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened ham, tomato sauce, and precooked meatballs not date marked. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 21098577

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed water pitcher stored in hand wash sink at bar. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 21098572

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21098571

Intermediate - No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning

05-03-4

Detail 21098576

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not within the intended measuring range of use. Observed no probe thermometer to check cold hold. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21098570

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

51-11-4

Detail 21098578

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 21098573

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath equipment at cook line. Repeat Violation Warning

25-06-4

Detail 21098575

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Warning

Dec 9, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 3Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 20716303

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification for Kristine Goetz expired 05/05/21. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed manager certification for Kristine Goetz expired 05/05/21 Admin Complaint

53A-07-6

Detail 20716304

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed No certified food manager for establishment. Admin Complaint

53B-01-5

Detail 20716305

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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 - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-09: Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. Admin Complaint

Oct 5, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 10Total: 13

53A-03-7

Detail 20564553

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed manager certification for Kristine Goetz expired 05/05/21. Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20564550

53B-01-5

Detail 20564561

35A-03-4

Detail 20564558

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach on floor underneath handwash sink. Operator discarded roach. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20564560

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20564555

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease underneath equipment at cookline. Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20564559

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed Flour bin stored on floor. Observed bag of onions stored on floor. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 20564552

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Warning

38-07-4

Detail 20564557

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Cookline. Warning

29-27-4

Detail 20564556

Basic - No mop sink or curbed cleaning facility provided at establishment. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20564554

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease/dust. Hood filters. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20564549

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 20564551

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Warning