COPANS CAFE
1951 W COPANS RD, Pompano Beach FL 33064 · 954-971-9910
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
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JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 46 points better than where it started.
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. Provided operator clean up procedures poster. Operator posted sign.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $2,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024062988 | Sep 4, 2024 | Mar 18, 2025 | $1,400 |
| 2--2024010652 | Jan 31, 2024 | Mar 27, 2024 | $400 |
| 2--2018044744 | Aug 10, 2018 | Oct 29, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in prep room.
Drain cover missing at cookline in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets at reach in freezer at customer counter. 2. Backside of stove top at cookline in kitchen. 3. Heavy buildup of grease residue around fryers at cookline in kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed opened box of single service cutlery stored on the floor. Operator removed.
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Tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface, handle at flip top cooler door opposite cookline in kitchen.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust next to slicer in kitchen.
Jan 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation at the front prep counter.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters at cookline in kitchen.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Door gaskets on two door reach in cooler opposite cookline in kitchen.
Jan 31, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in prep room.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in utensil water 109F at steam table opposite cook line at front counter.
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Observed soiled wiping cloth beneath container of pooled eggs opposite cookline at front counter.
Sep 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in prep area.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in front of triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at front counter and prep area.
Sep 4, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Container of raw chicken stored over ready to eat sauces in three door reach in cooler in prep area. Operator removed chicken from unit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs (47F), cooked pasta (46F), cooked chicken wings (46F), and raw chicken (47F) stored in three door reach in cooler in prep area. Not prepared or portion today. Food stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Meatballs (47F), cooked pasta (46F), cooked chicken wings (46F), and raw chicken (47F) stored in three door reach in cooler in prep area. Not prepared or portion today. Food stored in unit overnight per operator. See Stop Sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Grits (112F - Hot Holding) on stove top at front counter cookline. Operator prepared foods less than two hours prior. Operator turned up flame at cookline to reheat food to 165F.
Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, or dust in prep area.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair spatula handle at cookline in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Observed bagged coffee, chips, and boxed tea bags stored on floor at front counter.
In-use tongs stored on soiled oven door handle between uses at cookline at front counter.
Lights in warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers, in front of triple sink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above cookline in the kitchen.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use cutlery sets stored on floor at front counter.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloths stored on cutting boards at front counter and prep area.
Jan 31, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority6 Intermediate7 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked raw shell egg and handled clean utensils afterward without hand washing.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Tray of raw shells eggs stored over sliced deli meat in the flip top cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 1. Butter pad 54F in shallow ice pan at the front counter, not prepared or portioned today. Items placed on ice less than three hours ago, per operator. Operator placed ice in container with butter. 2. Pooled eggs 54F, Cold Holding, stored on counter opposite cook-line under no temperature control. Stored on counter less than two hours per operator.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked potato 102F at 9:15am, Hot Holding, prepared at 6:45am per operator. Potatoes stored on cook top under no temperature control in the kitchen. Operator turned on cook top section where potatoes are stored.
Black spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on chemical storage rack in prep area. Operator labeled Sheila shine.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened loaf of pastrami opened more than two days ago per operator, stored in the reach in cooler in prep area.
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. Provided operator clean up procedures poster. Operator posted sign.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at the front counter. Operator provided.
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. New employee hired less than two weeks. Provided operator employee reporting agreement. Operator reviewed and signed with employee.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes, prepared more than two days ago per operator, stored in the reach in cooler in the prep area, no date marking.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Spatula handle on in use spatula for cooked potatoes at cook top in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. 1. Not functioning four drawer reach in cooler underneath cookline. 2. Not functioning two door reach in cooler in prep area.
Food stored on floor. Box of coffee and box of tea bags stored on the floor, underneath prep table at the front counter. Operator removed.
In-use tongs stored on oven door handle between uses. Operator removed.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning, stored on clean utensil rack in the prep area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Boxes of single serve utensils on the floor at the front counter.
Oct 3, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 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. Observed dish machine chlorine 10 Ppm. Operator called for service.
Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed cook crack raw shell eggs and place RTE American cheese on bread without washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pooled eggs (54F - Cold Holding) sitting out at room temperature on cook line in ice bath per operator less than 2 hours. Operator added more ice.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Operator removed and cleaned
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged mahi bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Operator opened packaging
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in use utensils stored in standing water 110F at steam table.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in mop bucket.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed on prep table in rear kitchen wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine 10 Ppm.
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