Palmetto, Manatee County

POPI'S PLACE TOO

815 8 AVE W, Palmetto, FL 34221

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
2 Basic
Dec 4, 2025
City
Palmetto
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 4, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-22-4

Detail 24226275

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floors under 3 compartment sink and in dry storage area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24226274

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves in kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-04: Time Extended

Dec 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 9Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 14

01B-01-4

Detail 24219820

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 2 cans of baked beans rusted on the tops of can. Observed 5 cans of pumpkin mix rusted on tops of can. Manager discarded cans. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 24219821

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack raw shell eggs and handled clean equipment without washing hands. Employee removed equipment to be sanitized and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 24219814

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee wiping their hands on soiled apron. Employee was informed and washed hands. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 24219825

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over tortilla shells in reach in cooler on cook line. Employee removed the eggs. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-13-4

Detail 24219823

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed butter packets on all tables in dining area. Observed table of diners leave and a new table of diners seated at same table without properly disposing of dish of butter packets. Owner voluntarily discarded all butter packets from all tables. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 24219824

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of cook line. Pooled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); Pancake Batter (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded items. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 24219827

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. All the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the left side of cook line. Pooled Eggs (48F - Cold Holding); Beef (48F - Cold Holding); Ham (51F - Cold Holding); Cream Cheese (52F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (48F - Cold Holding); Cooked Onions (48F - Cold Holding); Pancake Batter (48F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (50F - Cold Holding). Manager stated that the items were stored in the reach in cooler overnight. Manager discarded items. All of the following items were stored in the reach in cooler on the right side of the cook line. Shredded Cheese (58F - Cold Holding); Cooked Eggs (53F - Cold Holding); Cheddar Cheese (59F - Cold Holding); Feta (58F - Cold Holding); Bleu Cheese (60F - Cold Holding); Cut Tomatoes (60F - Cold Holding); Ham (63F - Cold Holding); Chicken Salad (60F - Cold Holding); Tuna Salad (58F - Cold Holding); Provolone (62F - Cold Holding); Swiss (60F - Cold Holding); American (63F - Cold Holding); Cut Lettuce (64F - Cold Holding); sauerkraut (64F - Cold Holding); Corn (60F - Cold Holding). Manager stated all the items were stored in the reach cooler for 2 hours. Manager placed bags of ice below and above all the items. Corrective Action Taken Warning

07-08-5

Detail 24219817

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food re-served to customers. Observed butter packets on all tables in dining area. Observed table of diners leave and a new table of diners seated at same table without properly disposing of dish of butter packets. Owner voluntarily discarded all butter packets from all tables. Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24219819

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray bottle of stainless steel cleaner stored next to clean plates on cook line. Employee removed spray bottle. Container of hand sanitizer stored next to tea bags in front counter area. Corrected On-Site Warning

11-27-4

Detail 24219822

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 handout to operator. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24219826

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed waffle maker on cook line soiled. Stand mixer head soiled. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 24219815

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 4 dead roaches on the floor in beverage walk in cooler. Manager swept and discarded the roaches. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24219818

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floors under 3 compartment sink and in dry storage area. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24219816

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. All dry storage shelves in kitchen soiled. Walk in cooler shelving soiled. Warning

Sep 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

53B-05-5

Detail 24065752

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-09-25: Still expired Admin Complaint

Jul 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-05-5

Detail 23905648

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed all food handler training expired. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 23905647

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed 2022 license posted.

10-20-4

Detail 23905645

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on annul system. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 23905646

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jan 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 23493965

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Owner cleaned. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23493962

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed some employees expired. Owner will certify expired employees.

06-09-1

Detail 23493963

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed salmon and fish thawing in walk-in cooler with no cut in bag. Owner cut bags. Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 23493961

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. No covered waste can in unisex employee restroom.

14-11-5

Detail 23493964

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed broken microwave door handle at wait station.

Aug 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 6

03A-02-5

Detail 23060447

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed turkey/ham/beef/chicken/ cut lettuce/ cut tomatoes/ tuna salad and cooked eggs at 50-57f. Operator moved products to other coolers and placed pans of ice in cooler.Operator stated products were stocked at 8:30-8:45am this morning. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23060450

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand sink. Operator replaced. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23060451

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 employees with no written plan.

36-37-5

Detail 23060452

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling has exposed wiring and pipes.

32-12-5

Detail 23060448

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no trash can lid in employee restroom.

40-06-5

Detail 23060449

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cooler bag on shelf with food . Owner moved. Corrective Action Taken

Nov 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

36-34-5

Detail 22432081

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed pipes and conduit heavily soiled adjacent to hood system. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22432080

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board with grooves in kitchen.

40-06-5

Detail 22432083

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets hanging on food storage shelf. Owner moved. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22432082

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour bin not labeled. Repeat Violation

Jul 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 11

02C-08-5

Detail 22158814

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened/prepared, frozen and then thawed and held at refrigeration temperature not properly date marked. Observed fish, shrimp and salmon not date marked. Operator stated had Ben in walk in two days. Operator dated products. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 22158817

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed container of house made ranch and honey mustard not dated. Operator stated they were made prior day. Operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22158816

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed pinkish mold like substance interior of ice machine. Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 22158811

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling pipes adjacent to hood heavily soiled with grease buildup. Observed heavy accumulation of dust on ceiling conduit above cooks line.Repeat Violation Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22158812

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed fish filets and salmon thawing in unopened packages. Operator removed fish from package. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 22158818

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green and brown cutting boards and several others heavily grooved.

36-68-5

Detail 22158815

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed grease buildup left side of hood.

25-05-4

Detail 22158819

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single serve food containers stored not inverted shelf above microwave.

08B-12-5

Detail 22158813

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed shrimp and fish in walk-in cooler uncovered.

36-50-4

Detail 22158809

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed wall exhaust fan in kitchen with heavy grease and dirt/dust buildup.

02D-01-5

Detail 22158810

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour bin in kitchen not labeled.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 12

50-17-3

Detail 21720482

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed no current license on site.

08A-05-6

Detail 21720481

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef liver stored over French fries in reach in freezer. Operator moved fries. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 21720480

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. No clean up sign in place.

22-02-4

Detail 21720489

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled slicer and stand mixer.

11-26-1

Detail 21720487

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. No employee reporting system in place.

22-20-5

Detail 21720478

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Pink slimy buildup in ice machine.

33-16-4

Detail 21720484

Basic - Broken dumpster lid. Observed broken dumpster lid.

36-34-5

Detail 21720485

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling and pipes heavily soiled in kitchen above fryers. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 21720479

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed no cut in thawing fish package. Operator cut slit in product packaging. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 21720486

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee jackets and coats stored on shelf next to bread and dry storage rack. Operator moved jackets to another area. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 21720483

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed food prep employees with no beard guard.

08B-38-4

Detail 21720488

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in walk-in freezer.

Sep 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

12A-07-5

Detail 21354536

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed kitchen employee crack raw eggs and not wash hands prior to touching ready to eat foods. Operator coached employee and he washed hands before putting gloves on. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21354537

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed heavy grease/ soil buildup on pipes/ceiling above cooks line and hood exhaust in kitchen.

13-07-4

Detail 21354540

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen employee on cooks line with bracelets and wrist watch. Employee removed articles. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21354539

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed bin of breaded flour stored on the floor in kitchen.

08B-12-5

Detail 21354541

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed three bins with food with no lids directly under ceiling. Operator placed lids on bins. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 21354538

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bin of flour not labeled. Operator labeled bin. Corrected On-Site

Feb 28, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-27-4

Detail 20893291

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed sanitizer bucket with chlorine at 200 ppm. Operator removed and corrected to 50 ppm.

14-33-4

Detail 20893290

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface located at the pie case. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 18

12A-07-5

Detail 20467885

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without hand wash. Operator instructed employee on proper Handwashing and glove change.

01B-02-5

Detail 20467889

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 2 cream pies in bar area reach in cooler at 48°F. Operator confirmed more than 24 hours. Operator discarded pies.

03D-06-5

Detail 20467900

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed 2 cream pies in bar area reach in cooler at 48°F. Operator confirmed more than 24 hours. Operator discarded pies.

41-10-4

Detail 20467883

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaner stored next to covered container of sugar on the same shelf in dry storage area behind the bar. Operator removed the chemicals and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 20467896

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board, slicer, and can opener soiled in kitchen.

31A-09-4

Detail 20467891

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bar area dry storage Handwashing station was blocked. Operator removed blockage for easy access. Corrected On-Site

36-06-4

Detail 20467898

Basic - Cardboard used on floor as anti-slip measure not replaced every day or when heavily soiled, whichever comes first. Observed outside Walk in cooler.

36-34-5

Detail 20467887

Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dry storage connected to kitchen.

32-12-5

Detail 20467886

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator provided cover for waste can. Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 20467897

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Located at prep table in kitchen.

12B-07-4

Detail 20467888

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed water bottle and beverage container on prep table. Operator removed items and properly stored. Corrected On-Site

08B-49-4

Detail 20467895

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed bagels, Starbucks, and protein powder in walk in cooler next to the bar.

40-06-5

Detail 20467899

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee hand purse located in dry storage. Operator removed and stored properly. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 20467890

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Dry storage area behind coffee bar.

36-12-4

Detail 20467894

Basic - Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable. Throughout kitchen area.

14-69-4

Detail 20467884

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer and cabinet freezer has ice build up on fan cover and interior. Operator has called for service. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20467893

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed at cooler that holds the pies.

25-06-4

Detail 20467892

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters in dry storage not protected. Operator moved coffee filters to proper storage. Corrected On-Site