UNIVERSITY PARK, Manatee County

POPPOS TAQUERIA

8471 COOPER CREEK BLVD, UNIVERSITY PARK, FL 34201

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Nov 19, 2025
City
UNIVERSITY PARK
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.

Nov 19, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-34-5

Detail 24203598

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

14-17-4

Detail 24203599

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.

Jul 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

51-11-4

Detail 23867805

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the Co2 tank on the beer cooler not secured.

Dec 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 23418630

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in throughout the kitchen soiled and rusted. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent at the entrance to the restrooms. Repeat Violation

Jul 9, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

51-11-4

Detail 22965170

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed CO2 tank unsecured at the beer taps on the front line.

36-34-5

Detail 22965167

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in throughout the kitchen soiled and rusted. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent at the entrance to the restrooms.

50-09-4

Detail 22965169

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current licensed not displayed. License displayed is from another location.

23-03-4

Detail 22965168

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease build up on the hood filters over the flat grill in the prep kitchen. Repeat Violation

Jan 4, 2024

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-34-5

Detail 22542864

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

23-03-4

Detail 22542863

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease build up on the hood filters over the flat grill in the kitchen.

36-27-5

Detail 22542862

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the flat grill with a grease and food debris build up dripping down onto the pipe and floor.

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-22-4

Detail 22043977

Basic - Floor areas covered with standing water. Floors next to the hot water heater and grill in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Apr 5, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency Order Callback Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-34-5

Detail 21911304

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: Time Extended

Apr 4, 2023

Complaint Full

Emergency order recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

35A-04-4

Detail 21909269

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed approximately 50:rodent droppings under the oven and preparation table next to the oven. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dish machine. Observed approximately 30 rodent droppings behind the hot water heater in the back area of the kitchen. Observed approximately 20 rodent droppings under the dry storage shelves in the kitchen.

03A-02-5

Detail 21909264

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sour cream (52F - Cold Holding); Guacamole with tomatoes (56F - Cold Holding) stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of the front counter. Manager stated the items had been stored in the reach in cooler for 1 hour. Manager placed the items in the walk-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

11-07-5

Detail 21909267

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

36-34-5

Detail 21909263

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled.

36-22-4

Detail 21909266

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Floors in front of the dishwasher and three compartment sink.

36-73-4

Detail 21909268

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in the kitchen and the front counter area.

36-27-5

Detail 21909265

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Walls behind the three compartment sink soiled.

Dec 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Total: 1

08B-01-4

Detail 21204720

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Front line lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard only extends 4 feet up from the ground. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Adequate sneezeguard/barrier must be provided to protect from customer cross contamination of the displayed food products. At this time no cross contamination has been observed. If observed in the future, further compliance will be required. Discussed with General Manager and Owner. Time Extended

May 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

08B-01-4

Detail 21100870

High Priority - Front line lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard only extends 4 feet up from the ground. Warning

08A-04-5

Detail 21100864

High Priority - Observed unwashed produce stored over ready-to-eat dough in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

29-37-4

Detail 21100872

High Priority - Spray hose to the left of the dishmachine at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Operator stated that their repair guy will be coming to the establishment today to remove spray house since it's inoperable. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 21100860

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle containing toxic chemical stored on wire rack in dry storage area next to drinks. Operator moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

12A-03-4

Detail 21100859

Intermediate - Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed employee wash hands in prep sink. Warning

16-37-1

Detail 21100866

Intermediate - No quaternary chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink or wiping cloths. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21100861

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute in self dispensing drink area. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 21100873

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

36-34-5

Detail 21100869

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated with dust in rear of kitchen. Warning

24-08-4

Detail 21100857

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting on rack behind dishmachine. Warning

36-63-4

Detail 21100874

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Observed lobby filled with smoke while the vent in the front counter area was on but not adequately clearing smoke and grease from area. Warning

36-68-5

Detail 21100858

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed accumulation of grease on hoods, hood filters, sides of equipment, and walls in front grill area and rear grill area. Warning

10-01-5

Detail 21100865

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in container of flour and sugar on wire dry storage rack. Warning

31B-04-4

Detail 21100862

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in men's restroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation Warning

13-07-4

Detail 21100868

Basic - Observed two employees wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employees removed jewelry. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21100863

Basic - Observed two employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation on front line with beard hair long enough that you can pull it. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21100871

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed handwash sink with cold water not working to the left of dishmachine. Warning

36-02-5

Detail 21100867

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

Jul 11, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

12A-28-4

Detail 21181417

High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron And returned to serving line and touched clean serving utensils. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

12A-19-4

Detail 21181423

High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.

14-09-4

Detail 21181419

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with extensive grooves.

12B-07-4

Detail 21181416

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on cutting board. Employees removed drinks. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21181420

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phones on cutting board on reach in cooler. Manager immediately removed cell phones. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 21181422

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on front serving line wearing bracelets. Employee removed bracelet. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21181418

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single services items stored on floor in kitchen. Manager moved items to shelf. Corrected On-Site

36-27-5

Detail 21181421

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine and three part sink with heavy buildup of black substance.

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

29-37-4

Detail 20895461

High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose at the sink in the dishwasher area.

41-10-4

Detail 20895462

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning stored on a cutting board next to food in the front counter area. Employee removed the spray bottle. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 20895459

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

16-03-4

Detail 20895457

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

32-12-5

Detail 20895458

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

29-18-4

Detail 20895456

Basic - Drain cover missing. Under the preparation sink next to the dishwasher.

13-03-4

Detail 20895460

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee was informed and placed a hair restraint on. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 20895455

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink in the mens bathroom.

36-02-5

Detail 20895463

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