COPPER INDIAN RESTAURANT
11653 COUNTRYWAY BLVD UNIT 9, Tampa FL 33626 · 404-488-9775
Last inspected Apr 17, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2025
JUL 25
FEB 26
APR 26
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3 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 2/1/2026. Owner paid for license at time of inspection.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
Apr 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Chlorine tested at 0PPM, employee readjusted chlorine to 200 PPM at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw mutton stored over potato samosas in front line cook reach in cooler. Employee relocated raw mutton to an approved location at time of inspection.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Chemical spray bottle in back kitchen area, not labeled. Employee added label at time of inspection.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple containers and squeeze bottles with spices and liquids not labeled inside establishment. Employee added labels to all items at time of inspection.
Feb 11, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 16 recorded, 8 high priority.
8 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 16 findings ▾
Chlorine sanitizer used to sanitize clean in place equipment not at proper minimum strength. Do not use equipment not properly sanitized. Sanitizer over 200ppm. Manager readjusted chlorine to 100ppm at time of inspection.
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Curry chicken 59F-61F at 4:16pm cooked the previous day 2/10/2026 at 6pm, inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken cheddined 46F cooked the previous day 2/10/2026 at 1pm, inside walk in cooler. Discussed proper cooling methods with operator.
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 sanitizer tested at 0ppm. Sanitizer bucket was empty, manager replaced with a new container of chlorine sanitizer. Dish machine retested to 100ppm at time of inspection.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw thawing chicken stored inside shopping bags. Vegetable balls, raw shrimp and raw chicken stored in shopping bags inside upright reach in chest freezer. Multiple food items stored inside shopping bags in small reach in chest freezer.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired on 2/1/2026. Owner paid for license at time of inspection.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw frozen chicken and shrimp stored over frozen tiramisu, cooked wings, and other ready to eat items inside upright reach in chest freezer.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Curry chicken 59F-61F at 4:16pm cooked the previous day 2/10/2026 at 6pm, inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken cheddined 46F cooked the previous day 2/10/2026 at 1pm, inside walk in cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Curry chicken 59F-61F at 4:16pm cooked the previous day 2/10/2026 at 6pm, inside walk in cooler. Cooked chicken cheddined 46F cooked the previous day 2/10/2026 at 1pm, inside walk in cooler. Discussed proper cooling methods with operator.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior of soda gun nozzle soiled at bar area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink next to walk in cooler blocked by metal shelf and small reach in chest freezer.
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. Manage does not have access to employee certificates stored inside office.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Located at bar area. Soap is located between ice main and three compartment sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Lamb curry and onion masala not dated inside walk in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Box of ginger stored on floor in walk in cooler. Employee relocated ginger to an approved location at time of inspection.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar area. Employee posted a handwashing sign at time of inspection.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. 2 bags or raw chicken thawing inside buckets of water on top of the kitchen prep sink. Discussed with operator the proper thawing methods for food. Employee placed raw chicken under cold running water at time of inspection.
Jul 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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.