Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra

Last inspected:

832 1 A1a N, Ponte Vedra, FL 32082
Overview

Poppy'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.

26Inspections
194Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Poppys Italiano in Ponte Vedra: Comparison to St. Johns County Averages

This Facility 7.5 violations / inspection 7.5 violations per inspection
St. Johns County Avg 4.93 violations / inspection 4.93 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
St. Johns County Avg 0.21 closures / facility 0.21 county average

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
— 2 inspections16 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 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
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection11 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections21 violations · 13 high priority
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections18 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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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