COPP WINERY AND BREWERY
7855 W GULF TO LAKE HWY, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352-422-4618
Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · 13 visits since December 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between B and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in kitchen behind reach-in cooler across from the dishmachine crawling near wheels of reach-in cooler and in between cracks of cove molding and wall.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $800
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2025039575 | Apr 24, 2025 | Jul 1, 2025 | $400 |
| 3--2025005741 | Dec 11, 2024 | Apr 8, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
13 visits, newest first
Aug 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in office and in women's restroom near kitchen entrance. Operator is working through a repair for certain parts of the roof to remedy the leaks and is treating the wall and has sectioned off the areas.
High grass/weeds surrounding building around backside of building.
Jul 31, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Cut Tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); Blue Cheese (46F - Cold Holding); Deli Meat (48F - Cold Holding) in two hood 4 drawer reach-in cooler near cook line. Items had been in cooler for less than 4 hours. Employee moved to walk-in cooler.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in office and in women's restroom near kitchen entrance. Operator is working through a repair for certain parts of the roof to remedy the leaks and is treating the wall and has sectioned off the areas.
High grass/weeds surrounding building around backside of building.
Jul 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 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 chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm at time of inspection.
High grass/weeds surrounding building and unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in back area of establishment. Operator has sprayed weeds to eliminate.
Jul 16, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Observed pico stored in reach-in cooler with a date mark of 07/02. Employee discarded. Issued stop sale.
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 chlorine sanitizing dishmachine at 0 ppm at time of inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed pico stored in reach-in cooler with a date mark of 07/02. Employee discarded. Issued stop sale.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed Sauerkraut (51F - Cold Holding) in cooler near fryer area stored in cooler overnight. Employee discarded. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Coleslaw (50F - Cold Holding) and Sauerkraut (51F - Cold Holding) in reach-in coolers in kitchen near fryers. Operator discarded sauerkraut and iced down other product in cooler.
High grass/weeds surrounding building and unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in back area of establishment. Operator has sprayed weeds to eliminate.
Jul 16, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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High grass/weeds surrounding building and unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in back area of establishment. Operator has a pickup scheduled for tomorrow.
Apr 25, 2025Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for Fran, Debbie, and Jacob.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside off brewery room. Operator purchased a door sweep to install.
High grass/weeds surrounding building and unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in back area of establishment. Operator has a pickup scheduled for tomorrow.
Apr 25, 2025■ 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. 9 violations recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Flies in kitchen/food prep/food storage/bar area. Observed 48 live flies throughout warewashing area, kitchen, bar areas, and brewery room landing on food contact surfaces (pizza dough prep, cutting boards, etc.) and on food (unfrosted carrot cake) in kitchen. Issued stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in kitchen behind reach-in cooler across from the dishmachine crawling near wheels of reach-in cooler and in between cracks of cove molding and wall.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 80 rodent droppings throughout establishment underneath dishmachine, behind equipment in kitchen, underneath shelves in brewery storage room behind side bar area.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for Fran, Debbie, and Jacob.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in brewery area to the left side of the garage door off the main brewery floor area. Hole in or other damage to wall in storage room off side bar area and in ceiling above cooler in warewashing area. Discussed with operator.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside off brewery room. Operator purchased a door sweep to install.
High grass/weeds surrounding building and unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in back area of establishment. Operator has a pickup scheduled for tomorrow.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors off warewashing room area in kitchen leading to pizza oven.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed an opening to the outside in brewery room near pipes near garage door off main brewery floor.
Apr 24, 2025■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 13 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Flies in kitchen/food prep/food storage/bar area. Observed 48 live flies throughout warewashing area, kitchen, bar areas, and brewery room landing on food contact surfaces (pizza dough prep, cutting boards, etc.) and on food (unfrosted carrot cake) in kitchen. Issued stop sale.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 4 live roaches in kitchen behind reach-in cooler across from the dishmachine crawling near wheels of reach-in cooler and in between cracks of cove molding and wall.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 80 rodent droppings throughout establishment underneath dishmachine, behind equipment in kitchen, underneath shelves in brewery storage room behind side bar area.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed carrot cake in baking tins waiting to be iced with frosting with flies landing on product in kitchen. Employee discarded.
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. Observed Pepper Jack Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen to the right of the cook line. A temperature has not been taken in the past 4 hours. Issued stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Pepper Jack Cheese (50F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler in kitchen to the right of the cook line. A temperature has not been taken in the past 4 hours. Issued stop sale.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No manager certification for Fran, Debbie, and Jacob.
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in brewery area to the left side of the garage door off the main brewery floor area. Hole in or other damage to wall in storage room off side bar area and in ceiling above cooler in warewashing area. Discussed with operator.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture in disrepair throughout kitchen with gaps in between wall and tiles.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside off brewery room. Operator purchased a door sweep to install.
High grass/weeds surrounding building and unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises in back area of establishment. Operator has a pickup scheduled for tomorrow.
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors off warewashing room area in kitchen leading to pizza oven.
Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Perimeter walls and roofs do not effectively protect establishment against environmental cross contamination or the entrance of pests. Observed an opening to the outside in brewery room near pipes near garage door off main brewery floor.
Dec 12, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 11, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection
Ordered shut on the spot. 14 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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Date marked combined ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparing/opening the earliest ready-to-eat time/temperature for safety ingredient. See stop sale. Pan of pico containing cut tomatoes with date mark of 11/27 inside reach-in cooler near cookline.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. 1. Pan containing partially frozen raw beef stored on shelf directly above bread inside reach-in cooler near cookline. Employee removed raw beef from shelf during this inspection. 2. Tube of raw hamburger meat stored on shelf directly above box containing pastrami inside walk-in cooler. Employee moved raw hamburger meat to the bottom shelf during this inspection.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 87 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below dish machine. 12 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below refrigerated make-table near dish machine. 10 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen below table in center of warewash area. 7 rodent droppings on top of stainless steel storage table at cookline, beside grill. 5 rodent droppings on floor in kitchen at cookline behind fryer. Employees started cleaning areas during this inspection.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Backflow prevention device missing from red hose connection on back of building near back door of kitchen.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled with buildup of food debris.
No soap, handwash sign, and/or paper towels/mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. 1. No towels at handwash sink in kitchen at cookline. Employee replenished towels during the his inspection. 2. No towels or handwash sign at handwash sink by outdoor pizza oven. 3. No soap or handwash sign at unused handwash sink in bar area.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Two cups without handles stored down inside bins containing sugar and rice at kitchen entrance. Employee removed cups from bins during this inspection.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Large empty co2 tank not secured in back-side of building.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Deep cut marks in cutting board at cookline.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack sitting on top of bag containing sugar on lower shelf of prep table near front of kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Containers of frying oil stored directly on floor in kitchen near cookline.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Fly sticky trap stored on top of prep table in front of kitchen.
Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are corrosion resistant, non-absorbent, smooth and easily cleanable. Unsealed wooden shelf sitting on top of prep table in kitchen at cookline. Wood shelf is partially covered with foil, but still has unsealed wood exposed.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sanitizer bucket stored directly on floor in kitchen near cookline. Employee placed bucket on lower shelf of prep table during this inspection.
Apr 24, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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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. Emailed digital copy to operator
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test kit
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
No soap or paper towels provided at handwash sink in outdoor cooking area. Operator stocked sink
Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand wash sink in outdoor cooking area pipe disconnected
Reach-in cooler interior have accumulation of soil residues. Drawer cooler in kitchen
Feb 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed wood fire pizza oven added in rear of restaurant. Operator states oven is not currently in use, plans on using in future.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area
Dec 15, 2023Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Enclosed wood fire pizza oven added in rear of restaurant. Operator states oven is not currently in use, plans on using in future.
Spray bottle on hand sink in dish area containing toxic substance not labeled. Operator labeled bottle
Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not functioning, operator state's new machine has been ordered. Will be installed in approximately two weeks
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen area
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Bread in walk in cooler not 6" from floor, operator moved
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -no sign in men's or women's room -no sign at sink behind main bar -no sign at sink near cooks line
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.