How many health inspections has POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS had?

POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS ever been shut down?

Yes, POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS?

The most frequently cited violations at POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.

What does Florida violation V01 (Management awareness) mean?

MANAGEMENT FAILURE: CDC data shows establishments without active managerial control have 3x more critical violations. The person in charge must demonstrate knowledge of foodborne illness prevention, HACCP principles, and Florida food safety law. Without oversight, violations go uncorrected, creating compounding risk of multi-pathogen outbreaks. Person in charge must be present during ALL hours of operation and must demonstrate knowledge of: foodborne illness risk factors, proper cooking temperatures, handwashing procedures, allergen management, and employee health policy. Must hold a valid Food Manager Certification per Florida Statute 509.039.

What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?

OUTBREAK ENABLER: Food workers who fail to report illness symptoms are the #1 cause of multi-victim outbreaks. Norovirus is shed in billions of viral particles per gram of stool — as few as 18 particles cause infection. One symptomatic worker can infect hundreds of customers before detection. CDC links 70% of Norovirus outbreaks to infected food handlers. Employees must immediately report: vomiting, diarrhea, jaundice, sore throat with fever, infected wounds or boils. Must also report diagnosed illness with Salmonella Typhi, Shigella, E. coli O157:H7, Hepatitis A virus, or Norovirus. Person in charge must exclude or restrict employees per FDA Food Code guidelines.

What does Florida violation V06 (Handwashing facilities) mean?

HYGIENE INFRASTRUCTURE FAILURE: Without adequate handwashing facilities, proper hand hygiene is impossible. Studies show handwashing compliance drops to 5% when sinks are inaccessible or poorly equipped. No hot water means grease and biofilms remain on hands. No soap reduces bacterial removal from 99.9% to 25%. No towels means wet hands spread 1,000x more bacteria. Provide handwashing facilities with: hot and cold running water (minimum 100°F), soap in dispensers, single-use paper towels or air dryers, waste receptacle. Sinks must be accessible at all times — never blocked by equipment, supplies, or used for other purposes. Install handwashing signs in employee language(s).

POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS

138 FISHERMANS COVE, Miramar, FL 32550

Walton County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: TUMULO SEAFOOD HOUSE INC · License: SEA7601876

POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS in Miramar, FL has 31 inspections on record with 209 total violations (6.7 per inspection) and 2 emergency closures.

31Inspections

209Violations

2Closures

Data current as of February 26, 2025

Emergency Closures (2)

Emergency closure history for POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS
Date	Reason	Reopened
Aug 1, 2019	Roach activity	11:19:00
Jun 25, 2018	Unsanitary Conditions	18:54:00

Inspection History (31)

Feb 26, 2025 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 24, 2025 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V06 Handwashing facilities

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V21 Time as control

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 17, 2024 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Jul 14, 2023 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Apr 17, 2023 — Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 25, 2023 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Sep 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 1, 2022 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 31, 2022 — Complaint Full· 18 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Jan 10, 2022 — Routine - Food· 7 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

Nov 17, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 16, 2021 — Complaint Full· 10 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

May 26, 2021 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 25, 2021 — Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

May 24, 2021 — Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V52 Personal cleanliness

May 5, 2021 — Complaint Partial· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Aug 11, 2020 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 8, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 7, 2020 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

May 1, 2020 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 10, 2020 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Sep 30, 2019 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 2, 2019 — Complaint Full· 11 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 24 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency Order Callback Not Complied

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 1, 2019 — Complaint Full· 24 violations (7 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 10, 2018 — Complaint Full· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 9, 2018 — Routine - Food· 7 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 13 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 25, 2018 — Complaint Full· 6 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 7, 2018 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Jun 7, 2017 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS has had 2 emergency closures, compared to the Walton County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 2.42.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS had?: POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS has had 31 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS ever been shut down?: Yes, POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS has been shut down 2 times by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS?: The most frequently cited violations at POPPY'S SEAFOOD & HAMMERHEADS are: Food contact surfaces, Proper ventilation, Clean multi-use utensils.

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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).

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