Popi's Place VI
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Popi's Place VI, the earliest from 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 11, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited four times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Bradenton restaurant scores 83. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
13
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed excess soil and grease on ceiling tiles and vents. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-11: Observed excess soil and grease on ceiling tiles and vents. **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine chlorine sanitizer at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink to sanitize.
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed excess soil and grease on ceiling tiles and vents. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
82
Oct 9, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon over shredded lettuce in 2 door reach-in cooler in kitchen. Operator moved salmon. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer on table in kitchen with dried food debris. Operator had employee start cleaning slicer. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in kitchen above stove soiled and separating from brackets.
36-32-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent in kitchen with rust.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in cooler shelves with rust pitted surfaces.
14-17-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed bucket of sanitizer on the floor across from flat top grill. Operator moved sanitizer bucket of the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
May 9, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed packaged raw bacon over cooked rice in walk-in cooler on right side shelf. Operator moved bacon below cooked rice. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in kitchen. Employee replaced paper towel. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Ambient air thermometer not located in the warmest part of the cold holding unit. Observed ambient thermometer not in the warmest part of the holding unit in reach-in cooler in server area. Employee moved thermometer to front of the cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
05-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle. Employee removed tongs for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed chlorine dish machine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Operator changed bucket of sanitizer. Dish machine sanitizer now at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop in bucket not hung to dry. Operator mung mop to dry properly**Repeat Violation** **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black mold like substance. Employee clean and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed fryer oil on floor in back food storage hallway. Operator moved fryer oil off floor. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
74
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
70
Oct 17, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Oct 16, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tuna salad at 53F, chicken salad 53F, sliced corn beef 53F, ranch dressing 57F, tzatziki sauce 57, feta 55F, sauté kraut 53F, sliced beef 55F, sliced turkey 55F., hard boiled eggs 53F, shredded mozzarella 55F,apple walnut cake 55F, pumpkin pie 55F, key lime pie 55F, 30 shell eggs, in 2 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen near canned goods. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Observed container of cream cheese with visible mold. **Warning**
01B-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw philly steak over ready to eat sauce in reach-in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill. Operator moved meat to walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. tuna salad at 53F, chicken salad 53F, sliced corn beef 53F, ranch dressing 57F, tzatziki sauce 57, feta 55F, sauté kraut 53F, sliced beef 55F, sliced turkey 55F., hard boiled eggs 53F, shredded mozzarella 55F,apple walnut cake 55F, pumpkin pie 55F, key lime pie 55F, 30 shell eggs, in 2 door glass reach in cooler in kitchen near canned goods. **Warning**
01B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed one dead roach in the bottom of warmer drawer in waitstaff area. Operator stated the drawer is not in use. Operator removed pan for cleaning and sanitizing. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a speaker on shelf next to raw shell eggs and tortillas at the end of the cooks line next to flat top grill. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching product in sugar container. Educated operator on keeping handles above product. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed reach in cooler on cooks line across from flat top grill without an ambient thermometer. **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cups in seasonings used to dispense products. Educated on operator on using scoops with handles. Operator removed all cups and replaced with spoons with handles. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-01-5
43
Jul 25, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
90
Jan 25, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed drink in cooks area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed whole raw carrots and pickles on floor in walk-in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed crack light shield in waitstaff area.
38-01-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed torn, peeling foil on lower shelf in cooks area.
14-20-4
82
Jul 17, 2023
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed smoked salmon stored over chicken salad in Reachin Cooler and shell eggs over beef stroganoff. Operator rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sliced Cheese at 52F in Reachin Cooler on cook line. Ghee on back preparation table 91F.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Observed 1 #10 dented on rim.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook handling raw eggs and changing gloves without hand washing.Employee corrected by washing hands after education.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold Holding Sliced Cheese 52F in Reachin Cooler. Observed on shelf in preparation area Ghee 91F
03A-02-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket at 400 ppm on cook line. Operator corrected to 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
41-15-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed employee using Hand wash sink at wait station for filling container. Employee corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. Did not observe any employee health reporting agreements. Emailed. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee drink on shelf at cook line. Operator corrected by segregating. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.Observed cook without hair restraint. Cook corrected by using hair net.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.Observed plastic cups at wait station wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair.Observed double door Reachin Cooler on cooks line with broken inside door panel.
14-11-5
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles touching food in bulk containers. Operator corrected by relocating. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on produce Walkin Cooler fan cover.
36-50-4
25
Jan 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67
Jul 26, 2022
Routine - Food
9 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed two cans of raspberry pie filling, dented at the seems. Manager discarded cans. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell eggs then handed clean utensils without washing hands. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-27-4
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. House made blue cheese dressing date marked 07/15/22, house made tzatziki sauce date marked 07/06/22 both items stored in reach in cooler in preparation area. Brown gravy date marked 7/18/22, meat sauce date marked 07/18/22,chili date marked 07/08/22 , all three items stored in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken**
02C-01-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. House made blue cheese dressing date marked 07/15/22, house made tzatziki sauce date marked 07/06/22 both items stored in reach in cooler in preparation area. Brown gravy date marked 7/18/22, meat sauce date marked 07/18/22,chili date marked 07/08/22 , all three items stored in walk-in cooler. Manager discarded all items. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-24-5
High Priority - Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. Observed shell eggs stored on room temperature on cook line. Employee stated that the eggs were on room temperature for two hours. Employee placed eggs in the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-03-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Butter packets stored on dinning room tables reserved between customers. Manager removed and discarded butter packets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed processed hash brown potatoes 57F stored at room temperature on the cook line. Employee stated that potatoes were at room temperature for one hour. Employee placed potatoes in the walk-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Butter packets stored on dinning room tables reserved between customers. Manager removed and discarded butter packets. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
07-08-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle container of insecticide stored next equipment in dry storage. Manager removed container. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled mixer, and soiled can opener blade. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets in reach in cooler on cook line torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back exit door of the kitchen.
35B-01-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed one hood filter missing.
14-42-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Can rack soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Observed ice machine stored outside next to back exit has no locking device. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**
08B-62-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popi's Place VI last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popi's Place VI on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popi's Place VI?
Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popi's Place VI.
How does Popi's Place VI compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Popi's Place VI most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Popi's Place VI's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Popi's Place VI have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Popi's Place VI 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 VI inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popi's Place VI is inspected around four times per year on average.
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