Popstroke
Last inspected: Apr 7, 2026
70
Score
The health department has logged nine inspections at Popstroke, the earliest from 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 7, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
Across the inspection history, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.
That's lower than the typical Lutz restaurant, which scores around 79. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cook line soiled e blocked by large trash can. Manager removed and placed smaller one for easy access to hand sink **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Manager able to only show 1 food handler training certificate
11-26-1
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. Manager was only able to provide 1 food handler card for approximately 35-40 employees who handle food.
53B-13-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line hand sink. Manager printed and in process of posting sign **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
70
Dec 16, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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. Tested 3 times at 0 ppm discussed using 3 comp sink for sanitation **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice dumped into hand washing sink outside bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Manager restocked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested at below 200 ppm on cooks line retested to 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe hand washing sink in storage room **Warning**
29-11-4
64
May 23, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cabbage and salsa at 50F at 3:27pm. Manager placed items in walk in cooler. Recheck at 4:07: cabbage 45F, salsa 47F. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink on cookline blocked by bulk breading bin. Manager moved breading. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
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.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed 3 line cooks and 1 prep employee on staff, no CFM.
53A-05-6
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic tubs on clean dish rack
24-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in sanitizer between uses. Vegetable peeler. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-18-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed 2 sanitizer solution buckets stored over food items at cookline. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Deep freezer located outside with frozen brownies. Freezer was unlocked, manager discarded items. Discussed alternatives to storing items in outdoor freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed in sanitizer bucket **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
50
Dec 18, 2024
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting boards on cook line Interior of broiler on cook line soiled Can opener blade soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dump tray in hand sink behind ice cream bar, removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Food debris in hand sink at bar, used as dump sink **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ 8 + employees present with no one with a valid CFM during inspection
53A-05-6
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. Multiple kitchen and bar staff provided valid proof of food handler training. Per manager on duty, GM has access to remaining certificates (not present during inspection)
53B-13-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in rear storage room
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored in undrained ice. Raw tuna in undersigned ice on cook line, staff drained and replaced ice **Corrected On-Site**
08B-31-4
Basic - Food stored outside. Chest freezer outside behind main building containing cake pops and cookies, not covered or protected from possible contamination, manager moved all food to indoor freezers during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
08B-42-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. White chest freezer containing cake pops and cookies located behind main building in a customer accessible not secured. Manager moved all food to indoor freezers **Corrected On-Site**
08B-63-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Outside bar
29-17-4
43
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Employee touched raw fish and only changed gloves no hand washing. Employee touched bun bag . Discussed with employee the importance of hand washing
12A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Stored rags in bag In hand washing sink by the ice machine and dish machine in room behind the front payout desk. Employee removed bag **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Back hand washing sink back room behind the ice cream serving area.
31B-06-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0 ppm. Employee added tablets to bucket 200 ppm **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
21-08-4
67
Jan 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and dish machine added in ice cream section in dry storage. Exposed ceiling finish in ice cream storage area where food and single service items are stored. Mop sink in closet next to restrooms marked item IC28 on plans (marked orange, should be blue) **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: No new plans submitted contacted plan review. **Admin Complaint**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. -Ceiling in dry storage area with beer cooler is exposed ceiling. Not smooth and easily cleanable. Area had reach in coolers and freezers, hand sink, dish machine and ice machine in hallway **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: **Time Extended**
36-04-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Manager in process of switching out buckets **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-30: Tested at 0 ppm **Time Extended**
21-08-4
82
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. - 1 live fly observed in kitchen near dishwasher. Operator was able to remove fly and get it outside of building **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -No paper towels at hand washing station in bar next to kitchen Operator stocked paper towels **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Ice machine and dish machine added in ice cream section in dry storage. Exposed ceiling finish in ice cream storage area where food and single service items are stored. Mop sink in closet next to restrooms marked item IC28 on plans (marked orange, should be blue) **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. -Provided operator with physical signs and they posted. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Hand washing station next to beer cooler in dry storage a blocked by trash can. Manager removed items **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Hand washing station on ice cream bar line used to dump excess ice cream. -Hand washing station at main center bar being used to dump ice Manager removed container **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Manager pulled up license online and will print and post **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. -Hotel pans stacked while still wet in kitchen, dishwasher area. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Food stored outside. -Observed small black cooler next to server station at outside bar. Currently being stocked with portions of sauces. Manager on duty moved all sauces to approved cooler and moved black cooler in question inside. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-42-4
Basic - Ice bucket stored on floor between uses. -Bucket in dry storage area next to beer cooler Manager got off of floor **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-14-5
Basic - Utility lines are unnecessarily exposed. -Ceiling in dry storage area with beer cooler is exposed ceiling. Not smooth and easily cleanable. Area had reach in coolers and freezers, hand sink, dish machine and ice machine in hallway **Warning**
36-04-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Tested 0ppm. Manager in process of switching out buckets **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
21-08-4
39
Feb 7, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Popstroke last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Popstroke on file is from Apr 7, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Popstroke?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink not accessible for employee use” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Popstroke.
How does Popstroke compare to other restaurants in Lutz?
Popstroke most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Lutz average of 79.
Has Popstroke's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Popstroke have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Popstroke 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 Popstroke inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Popstroke is inspected around three times per year on average.
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