Ellenton, Manatee County

POPI'S PLACE IV

3911 US 301 N, Ellenton, FL 34222

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 5, 2025
City
Ellenton
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

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.

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

38-07-4

Detail 24230449

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dishwasher area missing proper shield cover. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

31B-04-4

Detail 24230448

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: Time Extended

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 16

12A-07-5

Detail 24227785

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw eggs and changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized, washed hands and changed gloves. Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-86-1

Detail 24227789

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining a container of cut and washed lettuce. Manager removed paper towel. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-02-6

Detail 24227791

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from commercially packaging stored above strawberries in the reach in freezer in the preparation area. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24227780

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs stored above cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Manager removed pooled eggs from shelf. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 24227788

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24227792

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Feta (56F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Spinach (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss (64F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F - Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24227786

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Feta (56F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Spinach (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss (64F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F - Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. All of the following items in stand up reach in cooler on cook line Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Corn (50F - Cold Holding); Egg Whites (48F - Cold Holding); Au jus (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); link Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Lamb (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed all the following items in walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24227781

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored on shelf of prep table next to spices on cook line. Employee removed bleach. Observed containers of cleaning fluids stored on a shelf next to clean pots in dishwasher area. Employee removed containers of cleaning fluids. Observed bamboo skewers stored on shelf next to degreaser. Manager moved skewers. Warning

41-27-4

Detail 24227779

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24227777

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer on prep table soiled in preparation area. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 24227778

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in kitchen area. Warning

06-09-1

Detail 24227787

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. Corrective Action Taken Warning

38-07-4

Detail 24227782

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

31B-04-4

Detail 24227783

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 24227790

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. Warning

36-27-5

Detail 24227784

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in dishwashing area soiled. Warning

Jul 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23882019

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in single door reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 23882022

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above fryers soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 23882021

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.

02D-01-5

Detail 23882020

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Chef labeled. observed container of gravy not labeled. Chef labeled. Corrected On-Site

May 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 23639058

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. Observed all employees food training expired. Owner will order books and recertification. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Owner ordered books and they got misplaced. She thinks they might have got taken to another one of their locations. She will make sure the training gets completed as soon as they locate books. Time Extended

Jan 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 23480067

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 23480068

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. Observed all employees food training expired. Owner will order books and recertification. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 23480066

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on kitchen hood. Cleaning scheduled for January. Corrective Action Taken Warning

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

11-26-1

Detail 23023216

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. Observed some employees with no written plan.

40-06-5

Detail 23023217

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed food prep employees purse hanging on shelf next to waffle station. Employee moved.

Dec 21, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-26-1

Detail 22529840

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. Observed some employees with no written plan in place.

24-05-4

Detail 22529844

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed pots next to ice machine not inverted.

14-09-4

Detail 22529842

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed grooved cutting board at hot hold station.

12B-02-4

Detail 22529841

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drink on food prep table. Owner removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 22529843

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no door closer on rear exterior kitchen door.

02D-01-5

Detail 22529839

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin not labeled. Owner labeled bin. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Sep 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

12B-04-4

Detail 22261051

Basic - Designated employee eating/drinking/smoking area located in a food preparation or other restricted area causing possible cross contamination. Observed employee drink on top of microwave in kitchen. Employee moved drink. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 22261054

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall entrance to dry storage room. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 22261052

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed open bottle of gatorade in single door reach in located in kitchen. Employee removed from cooler. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22261053

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles not labeled on food line in kitchen.

Feb 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

01B-01-4

Detail 21757039

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Sysco cherry pie filling. Operator removed from dry storage area. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21757036

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. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.

40-06-5

Detail 21757037

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets hanging on soda syrup rack. Operator removed jackets from shelf. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 21757038

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf by dish room.

36-24-5

Detail 21757035

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by entrance to dry storage area.

Oct 17, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

08B-38-4

Detail 21501617

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed frozen tubs of strawberries on floor in walk in freezer. Operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

10-20-4

Detail 21501616

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment handle in kitchen. Operator removed tongs. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

16-21-4

Detail 20857461

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

50-09-4

Detail 20857463

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

12B-13-4

Detail 20857462

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed an open employee beverage in front line reach in cooler. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 16, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 5Basic: 16Total: 22

29-34-4

Detail 20428681

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb, outside eastern wall .

53A-03-7

Detail 20428697

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/ Felix P. Exp. 4/12/16

22-02-4

Detail 20428695

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime, cutting boards.

31A-11-4

Detail 20428693

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing, at dish machine.

03F-10-5

Detail 20428686

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator was provided with a written plan. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 20428687

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Rice in walk in cooler.

36-51-4

Detail 20428692

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Shelving at dishwasher.

14-09-4

Detail 20428677

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at front cook line.

13-07-4

Detail 20428691

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Operator removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 20428676

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting, back area of kitchen.

14-11-4

Detail 20428685

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket torn and handle broken.

14-10-4

Detail 20428688

Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. Operator removed broken knife. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 20428684

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall, by walk in freezer.

05-09-4

Detail 20428680

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit at kitchen prep area.

16-46-4

Detail 20428678

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

33-16-4

Detail 20428694

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

14-33-4

Detail 20428696

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

14-20-4

Detail 20428690

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover throughout the kitchen.

36-52-4

Detail 20428683

Basic - Shelves attached to walls in walk-ins not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable.

36-27-5

Detail 20428689

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust, in dishwasher area.

14-06-4

Detail 20428679

Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed, walk in cooler.

02D-01-5

Detail 20428682

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Two shaker cans of spices not labeled on server line. Operator placed labels on containers. Corrected On-Site