COPPERTAIL BREWING CO LLC
2601 EAST 2ND AVENUE, Tampa FL 33605 · 8133449709
Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 10 visits since November 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings in upstairs bar storage closet. 9 rodent droppings on floor next to upstairs bar closet. 6 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler across from storage room with ice machine. 33 rodent droppings under downstairs bar.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021047841 | Sep 1, 2021 | Nov 9, 2021 | $200 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 12, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Aug 12, 2026■ 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. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings in upstairs bar storage closet. 9 rodent droppings on floor next to upstairs bar closet. 6 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler across from storage room with ice machine. 33 rodent droppings under downstairs bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Aug 11, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 8 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 7 rodent droppings in upstairs bar storage closet. 9 rodent droppings on floor next to upstairs bar closet. 6 rodent droppings next to reach in cooler across from storage room with ice machine. 33 rodent droppings under downstairs bar.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards.
Dead rodent present. 1 dead rodent next to reach in cooler across from storage room with ice machine.
Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Employee eating while grabbing plated food to serve to customer.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Upstairs bar floor.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Cart with wheels holding potatoes under bug zapper on wall. Employee relocated.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Quaternary 10 ppm in sanitizer bucket on cooks line.
May 18, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cold holding: Swiss cheese 61 F, Sliced Swiss cheese on tray placed on top of items in containers of reach in cooler. Per employee items have been out for 4 hours. Inspection spoke with employee about proper cold holding procedures.
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. Handwash sink in dish area.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid 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 removed.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cooks on cooksline.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Aug 27, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer spray bottle on prep table at bar. Employee removed.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table in kitchen. Operator removed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning on clear containers on dish drying rack.
Mar 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cold holding: butter 70 F Operator voluntary discarded.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid on cooks line. Operator labeled..
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on reach in cooler in kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Ice machine in storage area.
Nov 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in dry storage.
Sep 4, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
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 bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with blue liquid.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of clear containers on dish drying rack.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk sugar in dry storage.
Apr 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Hot holding: cheese sauce 130 F operator voluntarily discarded at time of inspection.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup with ice on prep table in kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Nov 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards in kitchen.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked pasta in walk in cooler.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled with red liquid at bar.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phone on shelf over prep table in kitchen.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting of small clear containers on dish drying rack.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Leaking faucet at dish area.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour in dry storage rack.
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.