Popi's Place III

10508 US 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5104179

Official report

out of 100

Grade D

Safety score 64 of 100

Latest visit: Aug 25, 2026

What drove the grade

Presence of insects and other pests.High priority · fixed by the Aug 25 follow-up · 19 other violations

How the score was calculated

Starting score100
Violations at the Aug 24 complaint inspection
6 high priority (4 fixed by the Aug 25 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 12 basic (5 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
-36
Safety score64

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Inspection history

2 inspections · 3 visits

Latest inspection

Aug242026

Complaint inspection

20 violations found · Inspector came back once

Follow-up visitAug 25, 2026 Fixed at follow-up
The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.
5 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
- 5 Basic
What was still cited
Basic5
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  More time given
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  More time given
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  More time given
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  More time given
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  More time given
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
First visitAug 24, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
20 violations found:
- 6 High priority
- 2 Intermediate
- 12 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority6
- Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
  Observed open package of frozen hot dogs stored on rusted shelf in walk in freezer. Observed rust on unpackaged hotdogs. Operator discarded hot dogs.
- Code 03, Food out of temperature: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41°F.
  Observed the following food stored in kitchen on cook line measuring above 41°F Hashbrowns (67°F - Cold Holding); Sliced Cheese (52°F - Cold Holding).Sliced cheese and hashbrowns were stored on cook line 1 hour prior to inspection per operator. Observed Waffle Mix stored at room temp measuring (84°F - Cold Holding). Waffle mix stored at room temp for 30 mins per operator. All items placed inside cold holding units. Observed the following items above 41°F Ham (47°F - Cold Holding); Coleslaw Dressing (44°F - Cold Holding); Chicken Soup (47°F - Cold Holding). Operator stated they had received food delivery prior to inspection.
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.
  Observed raw pork stored above ready to eat Sausage in walk in cooler. Operator corrected storage.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 12, Handwashing and hygienic practices: Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
  Observed employee crack raw shell eggs, removed gloves and applied new gloves without handwashing. Employee discarded new gloves and washed hands.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food.
  Observed bread rolls stored inside black garbage bag inside of walk in cooler.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Presence of insects and other pests.
  Observed lizard droppings on exterior of establishment on window seal. No observation or any pests or pest droppings inside establishment.
Intermediate2
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food.
  Observed paint brush with metal binding stored inside melted butter on hot well.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime.
  Observed slicer soiled on prep counter.
Basic12
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed food uncovered inside of walk in cooler.
  Repeat violation
  Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.
  Observed open package of frozen hot dogs stored on rusted shelf in walk in freezer. Observed rust on unpackaged hotdogs. Operator discarded hot dogs.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
  Observed walk in freezer shelves rusted.
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of microwaves in kitchen soiled.
  Repeat violation
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed interior of ice machine in kitchen soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filters soiled.
  Repeat violation
- Code 25, Single-service items: Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination.
  Observed to go containers not inverted on expo line.
- Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
  Observed no handwashing sign at handwashing sink near salad station.
- Code 33, Garbage and refuse: Open dumpster lid.
- Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors.
  Observed exterior bathroom doors without self closing doors.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed tiles cracked and missing from kitchen floor.
  Repeat violation
- Code 40, Employee personal belongings: Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items.
  Observed employee food stored inside reach in cooler next to food for service.
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Earlier inspections 1

Aug32026A90Routine inspection7 violations, 1 high priority No follow-up needed

First visitAug 3, 2026 No follow-up needed
Met the state's inspection standards; the inspector didn't need to come back. Any violations cited still count toward the grade.
7 violations found:
- 1 High priority
- 6 Basic
What the inspector cited
High priority1
- Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
  Observed non food grade paper towel in direct contact with cut lettuce at front service reach in cooler. Operator removed paper towel.
  Fixed on the spot
Basic6
- Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Stored food not covered.
  Observed food stored inside reach in freezer uncovered. Employee covered food.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
  Observed interior of microwave in kitchen soiled. Employee cleaned interior of microwave.
  Fixed on the spot
  Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
  Observed interior of ice machine in back prep area soiled. Employee cleaned interior of ice machine.
  Fixed on the spot
- Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
  Observed hood filters above fryers soiled.
- Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair.
  Observed cracked and missing floor tiles in kitchen area.
  Repeat violation
- Code 50, Current license displayed: Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
  Observed establishment with 2025 license posted. Operator posted active license.
  Fixed on the spot
Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Time/temperature control for safety food: Food that has to be kept hot, at 135°F or above, or cold, at 41°F or below, to stay safe: meat, seafood, eggs, dairy, cooked rice and beans, cut melons and the like.
Ready-to-eat food: Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Food-contact surface: Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.
Nonfood-contact surface: Surfaces food doesn’t touch, such as the outsides of equipment, handles and door gaskets.
Stop sale: An order that the food can’t be sold or served.