PALMETTO, Manatee County

POPI'S PLACE III

10508 US 41 N, PALMETTO, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Aug 21, 2025
City
PALMETTO
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
11

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.

Aug 21, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-17-5

Detail 23977755

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. Repeat Violation

12B-13-4

Detail 23977756

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 bottles of water in walk in freezer. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23977754

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

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-17-5

Detail 23924921

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some missing floor tiles in kitchen. Repeat Violation

31B-04-4

Detail 23924919

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at wait station sink.

23-03-4

Detail 23924920

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

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-17-5

Detail 23522415

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front kitchen under shelf unit. Tiles missing by cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 23522416

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

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

11-26-1

Detail 23029234

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. Repeat Violation

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

11-26-1

Detail 22568618

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.

22-20-5

Detail 22568616

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.

36-17-5

Detail 22568617

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken/ missing floor tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 7

12A-13-4

Detail 22201513

High 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 dishes touch dirty dishes then touch clean dishes without washing hands.

22-02-4

Detail 22201516

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed food debris buildup on mixer housing.

32-12-5

Detail 22201517

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Missing lid on trash receptacle in women's restroom.

36-17-5

Detail 22201519

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing/cracked floor tiles adjacent to fryer in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

36-11-4

Detail 22201518

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor in front of walk-in cooler untreated concrete . Not smooth and durable.

31B-04-4

Detail 22201515

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand washing sign at front wait staff sink. Repeat Violation

02D-01-5

Detail 22201514

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of honey, water and spice jar not labeled.

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 21725019

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. No clean up sign present. Inspector will email.

22-20-5

Detail 21725018

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance buildup interior of ice machine.

40-06-5

Detail 21725024

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed purse on shelf above food prep area. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 21725022

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken and cracked floor tiles in kitchen area. Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 21725023

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed 2 cases of food on the floor in walk-in freezer. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

36-24-5

Detail 21725021

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall behind and underneath front kitchen hand sink not smooth and cleanable.

31B-04-4

Detail 21725020

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No hand wash sign at front servers hand wash sink.

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-27-4

Detail 21356603

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator coached employee and they removed gloves and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21356604

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can.

24-08-4

Detail 21356602

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans in dish area.

36-17-5

Detail 21356601

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen area.

31B-04-4

Detail 21356600

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in servers area.

24-18-4

Detail 21356605

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed bucket of soup spoons not stored with handles up. Operator corrected silverware. Corrected On-Site

Mar 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

38-05-4

Detail 20933551

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 20933550

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses located on prep line in kitchen. Operator stored properly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Nov 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-11-4

Detail 20679403

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor at entrance of walk in cooler not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Time Extended

38-05-4

Detail 20679404

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed dry storage area next to office not provided with 10 foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-23: Time Extended

Sep 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 8Intermediate: 1Basic: 17Total: 26

01B-01-4

Detail 20526934

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed five #10 cans of Chili Sauce and five #10 cans of sliced apples dented on the seam. Owner placed cans aside for refund. Corrective Action Taken Warning

28-12-4

Detail 20526925

High Priority - Establishment operating with changed menu and/or increased seating without septic system approval for such change. Establishment licensed for 64 seats, counted 140 seats in the establishment. Owner confirmed the count. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 20526923

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage over ready to eat turkey in walk in cooler. Operator placed raw sausage beneath the turkey. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 20526924

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then prepared a beverage without washing their hands. Instructed manager and employee on the correct hand washing protocol. Warning

12A-09-4

Detail 20526943

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee dip bread into egg wash for French toast and then touched clean utensils without change of gloves and wash of hands. Instructed employee and manager on proper handwashing protocol. Warning

29-37-4

Detail 20526942

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20526930

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken at 55°F held in containers on ice in the kitchen prep area. Operator stated chicken was out for only 30 minutes. Operator put chicken into freezer to cool quickly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrective Action Taken Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Warning

29-34-4

Detail 20526921

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed hose outside men's bathroom with no vacuum breaker. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20526937

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mixer in rear of kitchen soiled with food debris. Operator cleaned mixer. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20526946

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

16-21-4

Detail 20526933

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

32-04-4

Detail 20526927

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed men's bathroom door without self closing ability. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

36-32-5

Detail 20526935

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling paint peeling on ceiling in front and back kitchen areas. Warning

32-12-5

Detail 20526926

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

40-06-5

Detail 20526939

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee phone above prep table in kitchen. Operator properly stored item. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20526932

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed a prep table in kitchen with broken leg attachments to its shelf. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 20526936

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. Observed missing tile on floor under prep table in rear kitchen area. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 20526931

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floor at entrance of walk in cooler not smooth. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20526941

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed two cases of potatoes on floor in walk in cooler. Operator properly stored items. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

22-08-4

Detail 20526922

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance and food debris. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20526929

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

22-16-4

Detail 20526945

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed soiled interior and gaskets of the reach in coolers throughout kitchen. Warning

25-05-4

Detail 20526944

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed to go containers inverted in kitchen. Operator properly stored to go containers. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

38-05-4

Detail 20526940

Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in dry food storage area. Observed dry storage area next to office not provided with 10 foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from the floor. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20526928

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled above dish wash area sink. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20526938

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth not stored in sanitizer bucket on front line in kitchen. Operator put wiping cloth in sanitizer bucket. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

47-03-4

Detail 20526947

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Observed exposed wires on ceiling next to the cook line.