Poppo's Taqueria
Last inspected: Nov 14, 2025
86
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Poppo's Taqueria, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 14, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Anna Maria restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute with black mold like substance. Operator cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire racks in dish machine area with surface rust. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed all wore shelves in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surfaces. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
86
Jul 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire rack in dish area with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lid on dumpster. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk-in cooler with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
82
Mar 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel at hand wash sink in kitchen and in front. Operator replaced papertowels. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wore shelves in dish area with rust and pitting.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container holding beef stored on floor. Operator moved beef to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean dishes. Operator started removing labels. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed lid open on shared dumpsters. Operator closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed shelves in walk in cooler with rust.
14-17-4
70
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee in food preparation while wear a bracelet.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rusting on the bottom of food prep shelves in back food prep area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed open lids on shared dumpsters.
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single serve to go containers not inverted next to beer taps. Employee inverted single serve to-go containers. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rust on shelves in walk-in cooler. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
78
Mar 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
64
Sep 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Raw Animal Food Properly Separated from Each Other and RTE Food
FL-47
64
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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 000 ppm Person in charge setup 3 compartment sink. Sanitizer 300ppm. And called for repair. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-41-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled with grease above grill in front kitchen area.
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed single service items stored upright in back kitchen area. Person in charge inverted . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jan 10, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poppo's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poppo's Taqueria on file is from Nov 14, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poppo's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poppo's Taqueria.
How does Poppo's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Anna Maria?
Poppo's Taqueria most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Anna Maria average of 83.
Has Poppo's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poppo's Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poppo's Taqueria 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 Poppo's Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poppo's Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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