IMPROV COMEDY CLUB & COPPER BLUES
3450 NW 83 AVE STE 224, Miami FL 33122 · 305.842.3350
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 7 visits since December 2023
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NOV 24
MAY 25
JAN 26
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 15 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of seasoned black beans on the prep table area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair not in use.
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Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains in the second bar with heavy soiled.
Gaskets in poor condition. By ice machine.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the second bar soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar area.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of soda gun soiled throughout bar area.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded bottle and towels in handwash sink at bar area. Also observed area around handwash sink in throughout bar with black mold like substance.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in sinks through out bar area.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have thermometer during time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sinks throughout bar area.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank at improve bar area not secured.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish machine.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers in dish washing area.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen and bar areas.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of syrups prepared in house without label.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate15 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover located in the second kitchen with heavy soiled.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen, dishwasher area, back area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to coffee station, and throughout the kitchen area.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed drawers coolers with heavy soiled
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in the cook line l
Stored food not covered. Observed ice not covered inside of the white chest freezer
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation under the pizza oven.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the kitchen, dishwasher, back area soiled
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed 2 Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar area
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed back area ice machine with black mold-like substance in the interior
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled by the coffee machine.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar
Apr 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
Feb 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
Dec 12, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 21 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate13 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, shelled eggs stored over vegetables.
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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Juan Neira without a manager certification, he is being a manager for more than a year.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen hand washing sink.
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.
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For all employees.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on prep counter.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen handles on reach in coolers and freezers soiled with food residue/build up.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in walk in cooler fish in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging to thaw. Advised chef to remove fish from packaging to thaw.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at entrance prep area, an open cup of soda and bottle of water stored on prep table.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored on the reach in cooler.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Chef provided him with a hat.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed at cook line, pull out cooler where beef is stored is broken.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By kitchen hand washing sink l
Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of tater tot's stored on floor. Advised manager of proper storage procedures.
No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed throughout kitchen employee backpacks and food items stored in food prep and dish washing areas.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line wiping clothes stored inside.
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.