Popi's Place IV
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Popi's Place IV stretching back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around one violation to closer to seven violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
Compared to the broader Ellenton restaurant scene, where the average is 78, this is a stronger showing. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dishwasher area missing proper shield cover. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
38-07-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-05: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
90
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed container of pooled eggs stored above cooked eggs in walk in cooler. Manager removed pooled eggs from shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Feta (56F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Spinach (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss (64F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F - Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items stored in the reach in cooler on cook line Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Feta (56F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Ham (54F - Cold Holding); Spinach (50F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (53F - Cold Holding); Sliced Ham (55F - Cold Holding); Sliced Turkey (53F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (57F - Cold Holding); Provolone (53F - Cold Holding); Swiss (64F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Stuffing (46F - Cold Holding); Meatloaf (48F - Cold Holding);Pooled Eggs (45F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Sauerkraut (47F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (47F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (50F - Cold Holding); Sour Cream (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all items were stored in reach cooler for more than 5 hours. Manager discarded all items. All of the following items in stand up reach in cooler on cook line Ham (47F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding); Sausage (50F - Cold Holding); Beef (49F - Cold Holding); Corn (50F - Cold Holding); Egg Whites (48F - Cold Holding); Au jus (56F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); link Sausage (53F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (52F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (50F - Cold Holding); Lamb (53F - Cold Holding). Manager stated the following items were stored in the stand up reach in cooler for approximately 2 hours. Manager placed all the following items in walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of bleach stored on shelf of prep table next to spices on cook line. Employee removed bleach. Observed containers of cleaning fluids stored on a shelf next to clean pots in dishwasher area. Employee removed containers of cleaning fluids. Observed bamboo skewers stored on shelf next to degreaser. Manager moved skewers. **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm. Manager replaced the sanitizer, new reading 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-27-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee crack raw eggs and changed gloves and handled clean utensils without washing hands. Employee removed utensils to be sanitized, washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towel lining a container of cut and washed lettuce. Manager removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw beef removed from commercially packaging stored above strawberries in the reach in freezer in the preparation area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed meat slicer on prep table soiled in preparation area. **Warning**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine soiled in kitchen area. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Salmon stored in walk in cooler bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager discarded the Salmon. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed light in dishwasher area missing proper shield cover. **Warning**
38-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed hand washing sink in prep area with no hand washing sign. **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Standing water in the bottom of reach in cooler on cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls in dishwashing area soiled. **Warning**
36-27-5
17
Jul 17, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed tray of raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat foods in single door reach in cooler. Operator moved to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour container not labeled. Chef labeled. observed container of gravy not labeled. Chef labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling tile above fryers soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled hood vents.
23-03-4
74
May 19, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 18, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food training expired. Owner will order books and recertification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-18: Owner ordered books and they got misplaced. She thinks they might have got taken to another one of their locations. She will make sure the training gets completed as soon as they locate books. **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Jan 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor 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 in place. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all employees food training expired. Owner will order books and recertification. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup on kitchen hood. Cleaning scheduled for January. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
36-68-5
78
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
86
Dec 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Sep 5, 2023
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 6, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two dented cans of Sysco cherry pie filling. Operator removed from dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no clean up plan in place. Inspector will email.
11-27-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets hanging on soda syrup rack. Operator removed jackets from shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed stacked wet pans on shelf by dish room.
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed hole in wall by entrance to dry storage area.
36-24-5
67
Oct 17, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popi's Place IV last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popi's Place IV on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popi's Place IV?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Popi's Place IV.
How does Popi's Place IV compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?
Popi's Place IV most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.
Has Popi's Place IV's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Popi's Place IV have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popi's Place IV 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 IV inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popi's Place IV is inspected around four times per year on average.
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