Copas Restaurant and Lounge

1740 1742 Woolco Way, Orlando, FL 32822

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: May 8, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Going back to 2023, Copas Restaurant and Lounge has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on May 8, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around eight violations to closer to three violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning”, showing up two times.

The city-wide average sits at 79, which Copas Restaurant and Lounge's 74 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

May 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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. Provided printed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-27-4

Intermediate - 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. Provided printed copy to operator **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Intermediate - 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. No proof for owner and other employees.

53B-13-5

Mar 8, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.

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High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Frozen raw chicken over frozen raw steaks in freezer chest by glass door cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Had a pan of utensils in it. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Employees bathroom. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-02-4

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave.

22-08-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Bar

31B-04-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Repeat Violation**

16-46-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

32-12-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Storage area, ware washing area. **Repeat Violation**

36-37-5

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Top of door.

35B-01-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Freezer chest in kitchen. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Mar 8, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. cooked steak from 2 1/2 hours (75F - Cooling)

01B-02-5

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. cooked steak from 2 1/2 hours (75F - Cooling)

03D-01-5

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Above 3 comp sink.

36-37-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.

24-05-4

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

16-46-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copas Restaurant and Lounge last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copas Restaurant and Lounge on file is from May 8, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copas Restaurant and Lounge?

Across the inspection record, “old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Copas Restaurant and Lounge.

How does Copas Restaurant and Lounge compare to other restaurants in Orlando?

Copas Restaurant and Lounge most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Orlando average of 79.

Has Copas Restaurant and Lounge's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Copas Restaurant and Lounge have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Copas Restaurant and Lounge 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 Copas Restaurant and Lounge inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Copas Restaurant and Lounge is inspected roughly once per year on average.

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