Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra
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832 1 A1a N, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082Poppy's Italiano in Ponte Vedra has a significant compliance problem centered on employee health reporting and management awareness. Over 25 inspections dating to 2016, the facility accumulated 194 violations, averaging 7.8 per inspection — 50% above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations appeared in at least 9 of the last 10 inspections, and management awareness violations in at least 6 of the last 10, indicating systemic failures in food safety leadership and sick worker protocols. High-priority violations for shell stock requirements, proper hand washing, chemical storage, and food contact surface sanitation were documented repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has never been emergency-closed but has been recommended for administrative complaint proceedings at least 4 times in the past 14 months alone. The most recent inspection on March 27, 2026 found 4 high-priority violations including management awareness and employee health reporting, with an administrative complaint recommended.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages
Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 3 inspections6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 3 inspections19 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Basic Violations
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra last inspected?
- Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 6, 2026. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
- What are the most common violations at Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra?
- The most frequently cited violations at Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra are: Employee health reporting, Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra had?
- Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.5 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra find?
- Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra was most recently inspected on April 6, 2026 with 0 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
- Has Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra ever been shut down?
- No, Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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