COPPER LOTUS CAFE & BISTRO
21 HOSPITAL DR SUITE 210, Palm Coast FL 32164 · 386.313.6519
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad expired on 9.3 today is 9.5.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top reach in cooler gaskets soiled with debris.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sitting out overnight; butter 70F.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting out overnight; butter 70F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated. Person in charge dated.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. In storage unit behind 3 compartment sink and under it, wood is not sealed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cup in hand washing sink. Person in charge removed.
Multiuse food-contact surface with welds/joints that are not smooth. Welds and joints in 3 compartment sink are starting to rust and are not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Tuna salad made yesterday not dated. Person in charge dated.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In reach in freezer raw steak over ready to eat sausage. Person in charge moved steak to bottom shelf.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Tuna salad expired on 9.3 today is 9.5.
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. Employee working for 6 months does not have any food safety training. (Only 1 staff employed)
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Handle laying in cooked chicken. Person in charge removed.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Paper towel lining container with lettuce in it. Person in charge tossed out lettuce and disposed of paper towels.
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. Establishment does not have vomit/diarrhea clean up form. Emailed to operator during inspection.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avacado in cup in prep table. Sticker still on avacado. Addressed and person in charge washed avacados and placed back into reach in cooler.
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