Copa
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2026
74
Score
Inspectors have visited Copa eight times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 6, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks”, showing up four times.
Copa's latest score of 74 falls below the St. Petersburg average of 77. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink at front bar used to store plastic containers. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - 5 commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna 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. Located in reach-in cooler on cooks line.
06-09-1
74
Jul 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Food contaminated by employees/consumers and operator continued to serve food. See stop sale. Canister stored in ice in ice machine bin at end of bar area 2lbs of ice.
01B-12-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle in bar area containing sanitizer not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. See stop sale. Canister stored in ice in ice machine bin at end of bar area. Operator removed item. Discarded ice. **Corrective Action Taken**
08B-19-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice in bar area. Operator removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on reach-in cooler near cooks line is soiled with food buildup between cracks.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage on top of prep table in prep area. Operator removed beverage. Cleaned and sanitized area. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler near cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-04: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Sep 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Reading 0ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator primer dishmachine. Re checked reading. 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler at 3:10pm. Operator placed in the freezer. a. fried patty (54F - Cold Holding); 40f b. cut tomatoes (57F - Cold Holding); 41f c. sliced cheese (54F - Cold Holding); 43f d. sliced ham (54F - Cold Holding); 43f e. sliced turkey (57F - Cold Holding); 43f f. cooked sausage patty (51F - Cold Holding) 39f **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Maxim Thuriere CFM expired on 08-08-2024. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Cold smoked salmon served on toasted bread not identified on menu as being serviced undercooked. **Warning**
02B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board on reach-in cooler near cooks line has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Two five gallon containers of cooking oil stored on floor in kitchen. Operator placed oil on bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen raw chicken thawing in three-compartment sink without running cold water. Employee placed cold running water over chicken. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
06-01-5
52
Mar 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
67
Jul 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board staining,
22-02-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket
24-05-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
78
Dec 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen
36-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. 74 degrees Fahrenheit water. Water dumped out. **Corrected On-Site**
10-07-4
90
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Copa last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Copa on file is from Jan 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Copa?
Across the inspection record, “cutting board on reach-in cooler has cut marks” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Copa.
How does Copa compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
Copa most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has Copa's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Copa have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Copa means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Copa inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Copa is inspected around three times per year on average.
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