Poppo's Taqueria
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
64
Score
Poppo's Taqueria appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 5, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “equipment in poor repair” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
By comparison, the average Bradenton facility scores 83, putting Poppo's Taqueria on the weaker side. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chicken on speed rack at 47F and beef at 47F. Operator stated that he had just panned chicken. Operator stated they had just received a delivery and had cooler door open approximately a half hour. Operator closed cooler door and temperatures were coming down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed pink soil soda spouts on soda machine with black mold like substance on interior. Employee removed spouts for cleaning. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice chute on soda machine with pink slime on interior. Operator shut off soda machine and called purveyor. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed wire rack in clean dish area with rust pitted surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed cases of single serve containers on floor in storage area. Operator moved cases to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed quaternary sanitizer bucket stored on the floor on front line. Operator removed sanitizer bucket and placed it in another bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
64
Aug 22, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of cleaner on food preparation table next to single serve containers. Operator moved cleaner to chemical storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. Observed approximately 3 small black flying insects in back near dish machine. Operator poured bleach down floor drains. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed solo cup being used to dispense salt on shelf in back food preparation area above 2 door reach-in cooler. Operator removed solo cup. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on top of 2 door reach-in cooler where food preparation was being performed. Employee removed drink. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed clean dish rack in back dish area with surface rust.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of bagged sauces on floor in walk-in cooler. Operator moved bin to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of 2 door reach-in cooler on cookline across from food preparation table holding rice cookers.
29-49-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in dish area with rust and dust.
36-34-5
55
May 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-07: Observed new racks for walk-in cooler. Operator stated that establishment will be closed next week for renovation and racks will be installed at that time. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
14-17-4
95
Mar 5, 2025
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Operator unable to provide proof of Nyla M. food handler training. **Warning**
53B-13-5
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 vomit clean-up procedure. E-mailed copy to operator. Operator printed and hung -up vomiting clean up procedure. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
11-27-4
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. Observed no proof provided of employees health reporting agreements. E-mailed copy of employee health reporting agreements. Operator printed and had employees read and sign agreements. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee engaged in food prep without a beard guard. Employee stopped food prep and put on a beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk-in shelves rusted and pitted. **Warning**
14-17-4
67
Aug 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 22, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine sanitizer at 0ppms. Operator discontinued use and set up 3 compartment sink for sanitizing. **Warning**
22-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.Observed employees cell phones on dry storage rack near single serve items. Employee removed cell phones. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed multiple employees with bracelet's on, involved in food preparation on front line. **Warning**
13-07-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Employee closed lids. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drinks in reach-in cooler in back food prep area. Employee removed drinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-13-4
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Observed hand wash sink next to clean dishes at dish machine where it can be exposed to splash. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
24-27-4
67
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
82
Sep 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
64
May 15, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb outside the back exit.
29-34-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottled of cleaning fluid stored next to bottles of soda in the dry storage area. Manager removed the cleaning fluid. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
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. Emailed handouts.
11-27-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler and dry storage shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
64
Dec 13, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed in female bathroom.
31B-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone stored on the food prep area on the reach in cooler on the cook line. Operator removed the cellphone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed oil dripping on the floor behind the grill at back house kitchen.
36-73-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. Observed buildup of dirt around the dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed area around nozzles of soda machine soiled. Operator cleaned the area around nozzles. **Corrected On-Site**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed broken self closing mechanism on the back exit door.
35B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed in reach in cooler at the prep station.
29-49-6
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poppo's Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poppo's Taqueria on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poppo's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “equipment in poor repair” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Poppo's Taqueria.
How does Poppo's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in Bradenton?
Poppo's Taqueria most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Bradenton average of 83.
Has Poppo's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Poppo's Taqueria have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Poppo's Taqueria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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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