COPPER SHAKER
1502 E 7 AVE, Tampa FL 33605 · 813-542-1642
Last inspected Jun 2, 2026 · 11 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 27 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching crackers for charcuterie board with bare hands.
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Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jun 2, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.
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 inside walk in cooler not dated. Manager added a date at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards soiled in kitchen area.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Multiple cutting boards with cut marks inside establishment.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Cooked shredded beef thawing next to dish machine in back kitchen area. Manager placed beef in microwave for proper thawing.
Dec 18, 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 boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen.
Food stored on floor. Raw chicken on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. gaskets of reach in coolers.
May 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler of cooksline.
May 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
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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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler of cooksline.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Establishment has bus tubs set up to wash,rinse and sanitize because high temp dish machine does not operate at time of inspection. Spoke with manager that establishment must use 3 compartment sink at bar to wash,rinse and sanitize all equipment.
Apr 30, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell egg over marinade in walk in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal grate and clear pitcher in handwash sink in kitchen.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler of cooksline.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Establishment has bus tubs set up to wash,rinse and sanitize because high temp dish machine does not operate at time of inspection. Spoke with manager that establishment must use 3 compartment sink at bar to wash,rinse and sanitize all equipment.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on server station over reach in cooler. Manager relocated.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table in kitchen.
Dec 5, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in kitchen.
Sep 19, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal wire grate in handwash sink.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has chemicals, dry storage items and multiple food items in upstairs storage. Operator has to enter through DOH establishment. Per operator upstairs storage owner is unknown. All floors, walls and ceilings are exposed wood.
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.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bags on bulk boxes of soda and beer behind server station.
Floors,walks and ceilings not constructed to be easily cleanable. Upstairs storage area. Exposed wood.
Sep 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee touching crackers for charcuterie board with bare hands.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Metal wire grate in handwash sink.
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 http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Establishment has chemicals, dry storage items and multiple food items in upstairs storage. Operator has to enter through DOH establishment. Per operator upstairs storage owner is unknown. All floors, walls and ceilings are exposed wood.
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.
Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled with clear liquid.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Large ice machine in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee water bottle on prep table in kitchen.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee book bags on bulk boxes of soda and beer behind server station.
Floors,walks and ceilings not constructed to be easily cleanable. Upstairs storage area. Exposed wood.
Food stored outside. Reach in freezer stored outside of back door with fries and gnocchi.
Apr 25, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near back door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
Apr 24, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink near back door.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket on bulk soda boxes. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk box of tortillas on floor. Operator relocated at time of inspection.
Oct 20, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Ricotta in walk in cooler.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup and Red Bull on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed at time of inspection.
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil on floor in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets of reach in coolers.
Stored food not covered. Prosciutto and Capicola in reach in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk panko.
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.