Poppo's Taqueria
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Poppo's Taqueria 10 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Feb 3, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around five violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Floors not maintained smooth and durable” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among St. Petersburg restaurants, the typical score is 77; Poppo's Taqueria is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0 ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Three-compartment sink is setup. Quaternary reading 200ppm. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Wastewater backing up through floor drains near warewashing area when operating all hand wash sinks in kitchen, three-compartment sink, and dishmachine. Cannot be isolated or closed. Plumber cleaned drai **Warning**
28-26-5
Intermediate - Chemical test kit not used to ensure proper sanitization of equipment and utensils when using a chemical sanitizer. **Warning**
16-33-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that two recently food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Hired less than 60 days ago. 1. Santiago 2. Becca **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table is rusted. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water in warewashing area. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Wastewater backing up through floor drains near warewashing area when operating all hand wash sinks in kitchen, three-compartment sink, and dishmachine. Cannot be isolated or closed. **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**
22-16-4
45
Jan 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 10ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primed dishmachine. Rechecked reading 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink next to three-compartment sink has wiping cloths stored inside bowl. Employee removed cloths. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle hanging above three-compartment sink containing multi surface cleaner substance not labeled. Operator labeled spray bottle multi surface cleaner. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
67
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee exit outside through rear kitchen door then return to front counter, don gloves and begin preparing food for customers at front counter. Discussed with PIC proper hand-hygiene techniques. Will email DBPR Form 5030-157. Washing Hands Method. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Wrong test kit for chlorine dishmachine.
16-32-5
Intermediate - Two spray bottles hanging on side of hand wash sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Five gallon container of cooking oil is stored on floor in dry-storage area.
08B-47-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soiled gaskets on reach-in cooler doors in prep area.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler in prep area across from three-compartment sink and at front counter interior have accumulation of soil residues. **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom shelf of prep table across from flat-top grill.
14-20-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation area.
36-02-5
Basic - Unwrapped single-service utensils located at front counter not presented so that only the handles are touched.
25-02-4
50
May 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler across from three-compartment sink - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Spray bottle located in front of mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: Spray bottle located in front of mop sink containing toxic substance not labeled. **Time Extended**
41-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2024-05-22: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
78
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
26
Nov 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Base pads around nozzles on soda machine soiled
22-02-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Paint peeling on floor surface **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Bin of herbs with old label in walk-in cooler
16-46-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Front counter
14-09-4
74
Jul 21, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back hallway Wall and ceiling soiled near hood. Hood vents soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not preventing grease laden vapors in air. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-63-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving. Drains soiled. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor pain peeling. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-21: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
70
May 22, 2023
Complaint Full
6 major violations. 14 minor violations.
View 20 violations
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. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards stained, **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Towel in sink. Towel was moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Bailee Johnson currently person in charge. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-01-5
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. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Lids at drying rack. **Warning**
24-06-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks on shelf above prep area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Unopened red bull in walk in cooler. **Warning**
08B-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chute at sef service machine. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Back hallway Wall and ceiling soiled near hood. Hood vents soiled. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plastic bottles at drying rack. **Warning**
24-05-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone and keys on shelf above prep area. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee. **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not preventing grease laden vapors in air. **Warning**
36-63-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under shelving. Drains soiled. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Floor pain peeling. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. In back prep, employee changed water in bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets, oven gloves soiled, **Warning**
23-03-4
27
Dec 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink was moved. Drink on prep with rice cookers. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Sweatshirt with clean dishes
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. On 1 cook.
13-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under oven. Wall behind cook line soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler.
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of oven and reach in cooler near oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Near 3 compartment sink
21-38-4
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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 Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poppo's Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “floors not maintained smooth and durable” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Poppo's Taqueria.
How does Poppo's Taqueria compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Poppo's Taqueria most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Poppo's Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poppo's Taqueria have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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