Poppos Taqueria
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2025
90
Score
Across the available record, Poppos Taqueria has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 19, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly four violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled”, which has been cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average University Park restaurant scores 86. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed the ceiling vents in the back kitchen soiled.
36-34-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler rusting.
14-17-4
90
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed the Co2 tank on the beer cooler not secured.
51-11-4
95
Dec 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in throughout the kitchen soiled and rusted. Observed soiled and dusty ceiling vent at the entrance to the restrooms. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
95
Jul 9, 2024
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
82
Jan 4, 2024
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vents in kitchen soiled over the prep table.
36-34-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed a grease build up on the hood filters over the flat grill in the kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed the wall behind the flat grill with a grease and food debris build up dripping down onto the pipe and floor.
36-27-5
86
Oct 11, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soiled and rusted ceiling vents throughout the kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with ineffective hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed hair not properly restrained on employee. She properly secured it. **Corrected On-Site**
13-02-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters not inverted or covered at front tea station. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
78
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Apr 5, 2023
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. All ceiling vents in the kitchen soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-04-05: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
95
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Front line lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard only extends 4 feet up from the ground. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-19: Adequate sneezeguard/barrier must be provided to protect from customer cross contamination of the displayed food products. At this time no cross contamination has been observed. If observed in the future, further compliance will be required. Discussed with General Manager and Owner. **Time Extended**
08B-01-4
86
Jul 11, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wipe hands on apron And returned to serving line and touched clean serving utensils. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-28-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Instructed employee and manager on proper hand washing protocol.
12A-19-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with extensive grooves.
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drinks stored on cutting board. Employees removed drinks. **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. Observed employee cell phones on cutting board on reach in cooler. Manager immediately removed cell phones. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on front serving line wearing bracelets. Employee removed bracelet. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
13-07-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single services items stored on floor in kitchen. Manager moved items to shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind dish machine and three part sink with heavy buildup of black substance.
36-27-5
55
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Poppos Taqueria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Poppos Taqueria on file is from Nov 19, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Poppos Taqueria?
Across the inspection record, “ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Poppos Taqueria.
How does Poppos Taqueria compare to other restaurants in University Park?
Poppos Taqueria most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the University Park average of 86.
Has Poppos Taqueria's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Poppos Taqueria have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Poppos 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 Poppos Taqueria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Poppos Taqueria is inspected around three times per year on average.
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