Popi's Place III in Palmetto

Last inspected:

10508 Us 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221
Overview

Popi's Place III in Palmetto is a 140-seat food service establishment with 25 inspections on record dating from 2016 through August 2025, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection—significantly higher than the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has never been emergency-closed. Chemical storage violations appeared in multiple inspections in 2025, and shell stock requirements violations were cited in at least four separate inspections spanning 2022 through 2025, indicating a recurring pattern in seafood handling. Employee health policy violations were documented in August 2023. A single disciplinary action resulted in $640 in fines. Fire safety violations were noted in September 2021 for exposed electrical wiring on the ceiling. The most recent inspection on August 21, 2025 was a complaint-based inspection with three basic violations and was completed with no further action required.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
219Violations
0Closures
1Fire
$640in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Popi's Place III in Palmetto: Comparison to Manatee County Averages

This Facility 8.8 violations / inspection 8.8 violations per inspection
Manatee County Avg 4.78 violations / inspection 4.78 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Manatee County Avg 0.15 closures / facility 0.15 county average

Popi's Place III in Palmetto: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)

Total fines on record: $640.00

Disciplinary action history for Popi's Place III in Palmetto
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
7--2018020596 $640.00 Mar 12, 2018 Fort Lauderdale

Popi's Place III in Palmetto: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (1)

— 1 fire violation

— Routine - Food · 47-03-4 · Warning Issued

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

Popi's Place III in Palmetto: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 3 inspections8 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections7 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 4 inspections49 violations · 32 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (11 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 22 violations (13 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 6 inspections37 violations · 24 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 15 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection12 violations · 7 high priority
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Popi's Place III in Palmetto: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popi's Place III in Palmetto last inspected?
Popi's Place III in Palmetto was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 21, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Popi's Place III in Palmetto?
The most frequently cited violations at Popi's Place III in Palmetto are: Proper ventilation, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
How many health inspections has Popi's Place III in Palmetto had?
Popi's Place III in Palmetto has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 8.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Popi's Place III in Palmetto find?
Popi's Place III in Palmetto was most recently inspected on August 21, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Popi's Place III in Palmetto ever been shut down?
No, Popi's Place III in Palmetto has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
What does Florida violation V35 (Single-use items) mean?
Violation 35 (Single-use items) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/35.
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.
Has Popi's Place III in Palmetto had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Popi's Place III in Palmetto has 1 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
Has Popi's Place III in Palmetto faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Popi's Place III in Palmetto has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $640.00 in fines.
How much has Popi's Place III in Palmetto been fined?
Popi's Place III in Palmetto has been fined a total of $640.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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