How many health inspections has POPPOS TAQUERIA had?

POPPOS TAQUERIA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has POPPOS TAQUERIA ever been shut down?

Yes, POPPOS TAQUERIA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.

What are the most common violations at POPPOS TAQUERIA?

The most frequently cited violations at POPPOS TAQUERIA are: Proper ventilation, Premises clean, Proper sewage disposal.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

POPPOS TAQUERIA

8471 COOPER CREEK BLVD, University Park, FL 34201

Manatee County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: P4 UNIVERSITY LLC · License: SEA5105685

POPPOS TAQUERIA in University Park, FL has 21 inspections on record with 125 total violations (6 per inspection) and 1 emergency closure.

21Inspections

125Violations

1Closures

Data current as of December 12, 2024

Emergency Closures (1)

Emergency closure history for POPPOS TAQUERIA
Date	Reason	Reopened
Apr 4, 2023	Rodent activity	08:50:00

Inspection History (21)

Dec 12, 2024 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jul 9, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Jan 4, 2024 — Complaint Full· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Jun 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 5, 2023 — Complaint Full· 1 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 4, 2023 — Complaint Full· 7 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V11 Food in good condition

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

Dec 1, 2022 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2022 — Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Jul 11, 2022 — Complaint Full· 8 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

May 20, 2022 — Routine - Food· 18 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Feb 28, 2022 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Oct 30, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 9, 2020 — Routine - Food· 13 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V13 Parasite destruction

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 3, 2020 — Routine - Food· 14 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements

V13 Parasite destruction

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

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Oct 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 13 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V10 Approved food source

V12 Shell stock requirements

V21 Time as control

V23 Chemical properly stored

V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

May 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Apr 26, 2019 — Routine - Food· 9 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V03 Employee health reporting

V13 Parasite destruction

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Oct 6, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 27, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Jan 4, 2017 — Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 18, 2016 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting

How Does This Facility Compare?

POPPOS TAQUERIA has had 1 emergency closures, compared to the Manatee County average of 0.10 closures per facility. It has averaged 6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.22.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has POPPOS TAQUERIA had?: POPPOS TAQUERIA has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has POPPOS TAQUERIA ever been shut down?: Yes, POPPOS TAQUERIA has been shut down 1 time by state inspectors.
What are the most common violations at POPPOS TAQUERIA?: The most frequently cited violations at POPPOS TAQUERIA are: Proper ventilation, Premises clean, Proper sewage disposal.

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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: December 12, 2024 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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