200 COPAS BAR & GRILL
7210 US HWY 301 S, Riverview FL 33578 · 813-368-4893
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 15 visits since October 2023
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2024065821 | Sep 11, 2024 | Mar 6, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2024066105 | Sep 18, 2024 | Jan 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
15 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes buckets stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen entrance and at bar. Employee provided.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door handle broken.
Nov 20, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. 2 wiping clothes buckets stored in handwash sink at bar. Operator removed items from handwash sink.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee filling sanitizer bucket with water from handwash sink in kitchen. Discussed with employee that handwash sink for hand wash only.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At kitchen entrance and at bar. Employee provided.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk-in cooler door handle broken.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. At cook line.
Nov 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with to go boxes.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
Nov 19, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority5 Intermediate8 Basic
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Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed employee wash and rinse dishes with out sanitizing, employee set up sanitizer and sanitized dishes.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping on paper bags. Employee removed and sanitized area.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink.
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. For new hire. Employee signed at time of inspection.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Employee posted at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle not labeled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa. Employee removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. In walk in cooler.
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches next to cooler at bar. Employee removed and sanitized at time of inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on shelf with to go boxes.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine out of order.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from 3 compartment sink.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of seasoning not labeled.
Sep 19, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler.
Sep 19, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on bunch near register 2 rodent droppings in dining area 2 rodent droppings at bar 23 rodent droppings near soda boxes 4 rodent droppings near dish machine 18 rodent droppings in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on cook line Operator began cleaning at time of inspection.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler.
Sep 18, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 9 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies in kitchen
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 3 rodent droppings on bunch near register 2 rodent droppings in dining area 2 rodent droppings at bar 23 rodent droppings near soda boxes 4 rodent droppings near dish machine 18 rodent droppings in dry storage 2 rodent droppings on cook line Operator began cleaning at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa, operator removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding under prep sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Bottom of microwave broken. Dish machine out of order.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in walk in cooler.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor at bar.
Sep 13, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Sep 13, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 7 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Sep 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 23 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority8 Intermediate13 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 8 rodent droppings on cups in dry storage. 24 rodent droppings on floor in dry storage. 2 rodent droppings on bag of rice in dry storage 6 rodent droppings near ice machine 20 rodent droppings on containers of tortillas 2 rodent droppings on prep table 3 rodent droppings on plates on cook line. 11 rodent droppings behind grill 1 rodent droppings on shelf above prep cooler. 39 rodent droppings on soda boxes Apparently 50 rodent droppings near dish machine 8 rodent droppings at bar
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 50 F, salsa 50 F, sour cream 50 F, cheese 46 F in reach in cooler next to bar door. Employee placed items in walk in freezer.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Cup in handwash sink, employee removed at time of inspection.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator not able to provide tested strips for chlorine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Manager not able to provide any food handler certifications.
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. Manager not able to provide reporting agreement.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Beans in walk in cooler not date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled under 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup in salsa in reach in cooler.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Cove molding missing behind prep sink.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.advised operator to use 3 compartment sink until dish machine is working properly. 3 compartment sink tested 150 ppm quaternary ammonium.
Food stored on floor. Multiple food items on floor in walk in freezer.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses. Ice bucket on floor at bar.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup up in reach in freezer.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine.
Stored food not covered. Rice uncovered in dry storage.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers of salt and flour not labeled. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
May 22, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed limes in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler under grill.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0ppm, advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly, establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine.
Mar 21, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 20 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority6 Intermediate8 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Employee medicine above reach in cooler at bar, employee removed at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs over unwashed limes in walk in cooler.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw beef in reach in cooler under grill.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef 45 F in walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Rice 91 F on steam table, operator turned up heat.
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizer bucket tested 200+ ppm chlorine, operator remade tested 100 ppm.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun at bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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 soap provided at handwash sink. No soap at handwash sink, operator replaced at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled at bar. Employee labeled at time of inspection.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cups in containers of seasoning, employee removed at time of inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table.
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine tested 0ppm, advised operator to not use dish machine until it is working properly, establishment was not using dish machine at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Oil on floor on cook line, operator removed bat time of inspection.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers across from ice machine.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket on floor.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Containers on seasonings not labeled.
Oct 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine.
Oct 10, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 11 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due 12/4/2023.
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. Due 12/4/2023
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine.
Oct 5, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 30 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority9 Intermediate16 Basic
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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. Dish machine tested 0 ppm. Operator set up 3 Compartment Sink tested 200ppm Quaternary ammonia. Due 10/12/2023
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observe employee touch chips with bare hands.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 6 flies near dish machine.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Observed server go from soiled dishes to chips with out washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut lettuce 46 F, Black beans 69 F, employee placed items on ice.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on cook line. Slicer soiled near ice machine. Soda guns at bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sanitizer bucket in handwash sink next to prep sink. Operator removed sanitizer bucket at time of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Wiping cloth in handwash sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For Quaternary ammonia and chlorine.
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 4 employees working with no food manager at establishment.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At handwash sinks in kitchen.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Due 12/4/2023.
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. Due 12/4/2023
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle in rice on steam table.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Near dish machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates not inverted near prep sink.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink above reach in cooler.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating on cutting board.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone next to liquid butter.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Containers wet nesting near ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Container of chips on floor near dish machine.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.ice bucket on floor.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. In ice machine.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Slow drain at handwash sink next to reach in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork thawing on counter. Operator placed under running water at time of inspection.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.