COOPERS CHOPHOUSE
30 ROYAL PALM PT, Vero Beach FL 32960
Last inspected Feb 9, 2026 · 13 visits since November 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
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FEB 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022012683 | Feb 24, 2022 | Apr 12, 2022 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Feb 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 12 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg yolks over mustard in walk in
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food buildup on blade.
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Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour bin. Chef put in place scoop with handle
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. Tuna thawed in packaging. Chef discarded
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dishwasher is not working due to plumbing issue. Machine is turned off and operator is using main dish machine
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket, drinks and chargers on prep tables on cooks line. Items were moved
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and dish pit area. Emailed sign to operator. Signs were posted
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line make table
Sep 3, 2025□ 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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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for 3 bay sink
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At oyster bar
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on hood filters. Dust on fan by dishwasher
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers have standing water
Aug 26, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler on speed rack observed at 46f. Cooling in walk in overnight. Chef threw away
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within two hours and from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within six hours. See stop sale. Pasta
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. Reading 0ppm. Swapped chemicals and ran multiple times. Reading 0ppm
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Educated manager
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Raw oysters on menu. Manager had staff add asterisks to menu during inspection
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs quat test strips for 3 bay sink
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Bacon vinegar in walk in cooler, chef added date
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At oyster bar
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Grease and dust on hood filters. Dust on fan by dishwasher
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Multiple coolers have standing water
Mar 11, 2025Administrative 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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Non-food grade towel used as liner for food container. Napkins used to line raw reach on cooks line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked meat in cook line drawer Raw chicken over ground beef in walk in cooler
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Operator needs Quat test strips
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/. Operator replaced fryer and put in stove. moved ice machine,
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meat sauce in walk in cooler
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Condenser dripping onto floor in walk in cooler
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public.
Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door drags on floor
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. On cooks line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Dec 2, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
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. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler
Oct 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
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. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler
Oct 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Reading 0ppm. Manager swapped chemicals. Still reading 0ppm. Bar reading 0ppm
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
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. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler
Sep 30, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 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. Reading 0ppm. Manager swapped chemicals. Still reading 0ppm. Bar reading 0ppm
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over fish in cook line drawers
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. From 9/21- lobster bisque and clam chowder, Manager threw away
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
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. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler
Jul 16, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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/. Operator replaced fryer and put in stove.
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 employees who have not gone through food handler training
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
May 17, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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/. Operator replaced fryer and put in stove.
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 employees who have not gone through food handler training
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Mar 14, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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/. Operator replaced fryer and put in stove.
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 employees who have not gone through food handler training
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.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Mar 13, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder 46° in walk in cooler. Operator stated items were in cooler overnight.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder 46°. In closed containers in cooler overnight
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler double panned: blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes 50°- operator stated that items were stocked 2 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill Walk in cooler #2: shrimp 44°, cooked potatoes 44°. Items on speed rack. Clam chowder 46°. Operator stated in cooler overnight Operator stated they were moved moved out of way for delivery. Advised rapid chill
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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/. Operator replaced fryer and put in stove.
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 employees who have not gone through food handler training
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in flour bin
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In frozen spinach
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
Stored food not covered. Spinach in freezer
Nov 16, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator placed in restroom during inspection
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Reach in cooler gaskets soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.
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.