COPA
1047 CENTRAL AVE, Saint Petersburg FL 33705 · 727-430-6440
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
SEP 24
APR 25
JUL 25
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Trash can was placed in front of hand sink. Kitchen worker moved trash can out of the way to gain accessibility.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee had phone over prep station area.
Jan 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Handwash sink at front bar used to store plastic containers. Operator removed items.
5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
Jul 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Canister stored in ice in ice machine bin at end of bar area 2lbs of ice.
Spray bottle in bar area containing sanitizer not labeled.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Canister stored in ice in ice machine bin at end of bar area. Operator removed item. Discarded ice.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near cooks line is soiled with food buildup between cracks.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of prep table in prep area. Operator removed beverage. Cleaned and sanitized area.
Dec 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board on reach-in cooler near cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Sep 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primer dishmachine. Re checked reading. 50ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 3:10pm. Operator placed in the freezer. a. fried patty (54F - Cold Holding); 40f b. cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); 41f c. sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 43f d. sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); 43f e. sliced turkey (57F - Cold Holding); 43f f. cooked sausage patty (51F - Cold Holding) 39f
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maxim Thuriere CFM expired on 08-08-2024.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon served on toasted bread not identified on menu as being serviced undercooked.
Cutting board on reach-in cooler near cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Food stored on floor. Two five gallon containers of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed oil on bottom shelf.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawing in three-compartment sink without running cold water. Employee placed cold running water over chicken.
Mar 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Water hose connected to faucet without vacuum breaker at rear outside of establishment.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Clean utensils hanging in side of rack in kitchen not protected.
Food stored on floor. Cooking oil stored n floor next to upright freezer. Operator removed oil from floor.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Temp is 83f Operator placed item on flat-top grill to heat.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Raw shrimp, raw beef in sink thawing without running cold water or under refrigeration. Operator turn cold water on.
Jul 26, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining,
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
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