Popi's Place III

10508 Us 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221

American

Last inspected: Aug 21, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Popi's Place III eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Aug 21, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair”, showing up five times.

Popi's Place III's latest score is in line with the Palmetto average of 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 21, 2025

Complaint Full

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles throughout kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed 2 bottles of water in walk in freezer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear kitchen exit door with no self closer.

35B-03-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at wait station sink.

31B-04-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed some missing floor tiles in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents soiled.

23-03-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

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Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood vents over fry station with grease buildup.

23-03-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed missing floor tiles in front kitchen under shelf unit. Tiles missing by cook line.

36-17-5

Aug 2, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Jan 17, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.

22-20-5

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed several broken/ missing floor tiles in kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-17-5

Aug 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used

FL-32

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Jan 25, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Personal Cleanliness

FL-40

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Sep 15, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.

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High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator coached employee and they removed gloves and washed hands. **Corrected On-Site**

12A-27-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no lid on trash can.

32-12-5

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet stacked pans in dish area.

24-08-4

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed broken floor tiles in kitchen area.

36-17-5

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at hand sink in servers area.

31B-04-4

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed bucket of soup spoons not stored with handles up. Operator corrected silverware. **Corrected On-Site**

24-18-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Popi's Place III last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Popi's Place III on file is from Aug 21, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Popi's Place III?

Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Popi's Place III.

How does Popi's Place III compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Popi's Place III most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Popi's Place III's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popi's Place III have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Popi's Place III means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Popi's Place III inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Popi's Place III is inspected around three times per year on average.

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