Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton
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4220 53rd Ave East, Bradenton, FL 34203Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton has accumulated 120 violations across 23 inspections, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection—at the Florida statewide average but reflecting persistent compliance issues. The facility has not experienced emergency closures, but enforcement escalations have increased in recent years: parasite destruction violations appeared in 8 of the last 8 inspections (2023–2026), including citations for inadequate parasite control across multiple food items. In July 2024, high-priority violations for employee health reporting and parasite destruction prompted a Warning Issued disposition. A July 2025 routine inspection documented 18 violations and triggered an administrative complaint recommendation, and a September 2025 follow-up also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation. The most recent inspection on January 12, 2026 identified 6 violations and was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton: Comparison to Manatee County Averages
Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton: Full Inspection History — DBPR (23)
— 1 inspection2 violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections13 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections11 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 4 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
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— 3 inspections15 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton last inspected?
- Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 12, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton?
- The most frequently cited violations at Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton are: Proper ventilation, Proper cooling equipment, Parasite destruction.
- How many health inspections has Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton had?
- Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton has had 23 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.2 violations per inspection, matching the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton find?
- Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton was most recently inspected on January 12, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton ever been shut down?
- No, Poppo's Taqueria in Bradenton has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
- Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
- What does Florida violation V41 (Toilet facilities) mean?
- Violation 41 (Toilet facilities) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/41.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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