POPPY'S MARKET CAFE

3489 S US HWY 1, Fort Pierce, FL 34982

St. Lucie County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: SASPARILLAS INC · License: SEA6600753

POPPY'S MARKET CAFE in Fort Pierce, FL has 23 inspections on record with 119 total violations (5.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

23Inspections
119Violations
0Closures

Data current as of April 30, 2025

Inspection History (23)

Apr 30, 2025 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 7, 2025 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V11 Food in good condition
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 26, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 5 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 21, 2023 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Sep 12, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
Mar 2, 2023 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
Oct 21, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jun 7, 2022 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 5, 2022 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V16 Proper cooking temps
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
Oct 18, 2021 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Oct 12, 2021 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V23 Chemical properly stored
V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 28, 2021 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Sep 22, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Apr 21, 2020 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
Oct 14, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 15, 2019 — Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Feb 14, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
Jul 24, 2018 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Jan 5, 2018 — Complaint Full· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Aug 28, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
Mar 8, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
Nov 7, 2016 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V14 Food contact surfaces
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

How Does This Facility Compare?

POPPY'S MARKET CAFE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the St. Lucie County average of 0.11 closures per facility. It has averaged 5.2 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.27.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POPPY'S MARKET CAFE had?
POPPY'S MARKET CAFE has had 23 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POPPY'S MARKET CAFE ever been shut down?
No, POPPY'S MARKET CAFE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at POPPY'S MARKET CAFE?
The most frequently cited violations at POPPY'S MARKET CAFE are: Proper ventilation, Chemical properly stored, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

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.

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Last verified: April 30, 2025 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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