Copper Chimney Grill & Bar
Last inspected: Dec 18, 2025
86
Score
Across the available record, Copper Chimney Grill & Bar has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 18, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around nine violations each, up from closer to two violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Copper Chimney Grill & Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Palm Bay average of 76. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
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Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 18, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Approximately 1/8" of oil on floor behind cook line. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster in establishment. Provided to owner. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
51-13-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers over fryers soiled with grease, two of eight. Beer cooler far left from taps has standing water and debris in bottom. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
86
Dec 17, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 1 Quart of Sweet Baby Rays not refrigerated after opening in compliance with instructions on bottle. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table; raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw burger (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken(44F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer for rapid chill. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar had empty sanitizer bucket in it. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table on cook line keeping raw meats at 48 F cold holding. Was set at level 4 increased to level 6. Do not use for temperature controlled foods until temp is below 41F.
14-74-7
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef did not have hair restraint on while preparing food. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Approximately 1/8" of oil on floor behind cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-01-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster in establishment. Provided to owner. **Corrective Action Taken**
51-13-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers over fryers soiled with grease, two of eight. Beer cooler far left from taps has standing water and debris in bottom. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in use at pizza make table, not stored in sanitizer bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
Basic - 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. Six tuna steaks thawed in walk in cooler, when packaging stated remove prior to thawing. Owner discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
43
Jul 25, 2025
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in water 124F
10-05-5
High Priority - Oven cleaner and comet stored on top of the dish machine. Grill cleaner and glass cleaner stored on shelf next to food. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen operator killed. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar has black mold like substance, soda gun holster has build up as well. Server cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, server replaced soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red cups at server station
24-08-4
Basic - Heavy accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Heavy build up of grease behind cooking equipment.
36-01-4
Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.
23-03-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
32
May 21, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in back storage area
51-11-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop hung up **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
86
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jun 19, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 18, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Trevor no longer works Mark the owner is getting card.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - Soda gun holster soiled at bar. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Soda gun holster soiled at the bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
45
Oct 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 5+ Live, small flying insects under dish machine. Must be complied next unannounced per supervisor - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly in the bar, take glasses to dish pit in kitchen to be cleaned until bar dishwasher serviced **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Operator is waiting on part for repair, time extend til next unannounced inspection. Per Supervisor Christal Woods. **Time Extended**
22-49-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions: Water filter date 12-17-20 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles shows water damage over dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
36-32-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
61
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 5+ Live, small flying insects under dish machine. Must be complied next unannounced per supervisor
35A-02-6
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly in the bar, take glasses to dish pit in kitchen to be cleaned until bar dishwasher serviced **Warning**
22-49-4
High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Corrected On-Site**
29-37-4
Intermediate - Soda guns at bar soiled
22-02-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions: Water filter date 12-17-20
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles shows water damage over dry storage
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink next to the ice machine
31B-04-4
Basic - To go boxes over cook-line not stored inverted or protected from contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
41
May 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. Walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes walk in cooler **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table
14-11-5
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-14-5
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline make table and table stored in crack **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
50
Aug 12, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes and half and half walk in cooler
02C-02-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
42-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both boards cookline and salad station
14-09-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted
10-14-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan **Repeat Violation**
36-62-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets sandwich cooler
23-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Back sandwich cooler
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozz sticks , chicken tenders. Walk in freezer **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Copper Chimney Grill & Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Copper Chimney Grill & Bar on file is from Dec 18, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Copper Chimney Grill & Bar?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Copper Chimney Grill & Bar.
How does Copper Chimney Grill & Bar compare to other restaurants in Palm Bay?
Copper Chimney Grill & Bar most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Bay average of 76.
Has Copper Chimney Grill & Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Copper Chimney Grill & Bar have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Copper Chimney Grill & Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Copper Chimney Grill & Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Copper Chimney Grill & Bar is inspected around three times per year on average.
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