Pops Southern Buffet
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2025
61
Score
Across the available record, Pops Southern Buffet has four inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 20, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near nine violations per visit.
Restaurants in Florida average 72, so Pops Southern Buffet trails the local norm. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
4
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jul 17, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
45
Mar 1, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter chips 62F on table at end of buffet for less than two hours, Butter was placed back in cooler. Discussed using Time as a Public Health Control (TPHC) with manager on duty **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Upon entry, sneeze guards flipped up at buffet not providing protection. Sneeze guards put in place during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08B-01-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of cleaner on shelf over prep table and next to straws. Moved during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Missing at sink in server station. Also, sink in outdoor cooking area missing soap. Both were refilled. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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. Provided DBPR form during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris. Can opener blade soiled with food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pan of shrimp in sink in outdoor cooking area. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. No fan guard over element inside microwave in kitchen.
14-04-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Several employee drinks on prep table near walk in cooler. One employee drink on table where desserts are being prepared in server station. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Bag with personal food on shelf over sodas in server station. Moved by manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Bottle of lotion on shelf over canisters of sugar in server station. Purse on dry storage shelf over rice. All were moved. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two male cooked with facial hair.
13-04-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Scoop on top of ice machine that is located outside.
10-12-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of sneeze guards over buffet soiled with dust. Exterior of microwave soiled with food debris.
23-03-4
29
May 12, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Pops Southern Buffet last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Pops Southern Buffet on file is from Feb 20, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.
Has Pops Southern Buffet's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Pops Southern Buffet have averaged around nine violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Pops Southern Buffet 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 Pops Southern Buffet inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Pops Southern Buffet is inspected around two times per year on average.
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