POPPO'S TAQUERIA

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.observed spray bottle no label. person in charge stated it was glass cleaner and labeled it accordingly.

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-18: Time Extended

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed: Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Person in charge labeled container grease cutter.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee put on beard guard and washed hands.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside on south end of building.

Basic - Food storage containers not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Person in charge separated containers. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employees. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Person in charge inverted mop.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-24: Time Extended

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed in front kitchen area employee preparing food with wrist watch. Employee removed watch and washed hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Corrected On-Site

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed in back kitchen area by floor drain and by dish machine exposed unsealed concrete.

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. Educated Person in charge and printed a copy to Person in charge. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees engaging in food preparation with bracelets. Person in charge asked employees to remove bracelets. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw Beef steak over Cooked Pork Educated Person in charge on cold holding food. Person in charge removed raw beef. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed in back kitchen area over grill soiled ceiling tiles.

Basic - Employee in front kitchen on sandwich make station with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Person in charge had employee put on hair restraint and wash hands. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in back kitchen and front kitchen area over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

Basic - Open dumpster lid and dumpster is to full to close.

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee went from soiled end of the dishwasher, sprayed chemicals and cleaned table and put on gloves to prepare food no hand washing . Educated Person in charge on Handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Observed Dishwasher chlorine Sanitizer at 000ppm. Sanitizer container was empty. Person in charge changed container and retested at 100ppm.

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink a beverage in food preparation area.

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee preparing food.

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed fresh salsa and blackened tofu not date marked. Manager stated that they were prepared on 5/8/2022 Explained proper protocol for for date marking. Manager date marked both products. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 spray bottle of chemical cleaners not labeled. Manager labeled both bottles. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employees open drink on food preparation table. Manager removed all drinks.

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed multiple oil containers stored on floor. Manager removed from floor. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee fixed his hair,put on hat and started to put on clean gloves. Stopped employee and explained proper protocol for Handwashing and glove use. Employee washed hands and put on clean gloves. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken over cooked black beans. Manager removed chicken. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed multiple ceiling tiles soiled in main kitchen area with grease and mold like substance. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 4 bags of rice stored on floor in main kitchen by preparation sink. Manager moved to food shelves. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Manager closed lid. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed door in rear kitchen not self closing.

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed Togo container not inverted in dry storage. Manager inverted As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete throughout main kitchen area.

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed Walk in cooler shelves rusted and pitted. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls soiled behind flat top grill and sandwich make station in main kitchen area.

Basic - Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed floor soiled under grill in the front service area.