Copper Tap Grille
Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Copper Tap Grille 12 times, with records going back to 2022. On Feb 3, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
The city-wide average for Panama City sits at 83, putting Copper Tap Grille on the better side of that line. The record reflects steady performance over time.
12
Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Feb 3, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Dec 3, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 55F in make table at 2:45pm. Per employee item place here at approximately 9:00am. See stop sale.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm chlorine. New chlorine connected to machine and primed. Tested at 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Blue cheese 55F in make table at 2:45pm. Per employee item place here at approximately 9:00am. See stop sale.
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**
53B-05-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of breading station reach-in-cooler. Employee cleaned water out of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of fry breading station make table area soiled.
22-16-4
52
Jun 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator states paid by phone at time of inspection.
50-17-3
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in salad area. Employee restocked soap at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-coolers in grill station and fry breading station. Employee removed water from bottom of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
74
Oct 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill area cooler: raw shrimp 48F, mozzarella/provolone mix 50F, grouper 48F, per employee less than 4 hours. Placed in freezer for rapid chilling at time of inspection. New temps mozzarella/provolone mix 43F, grouper 45F, shrimp 45F, **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Observed working faucet at three compartment sink at open air bar. Observed glass cleaning brush inside sink. Per plan review packet proviso The 3-compartment sink must have the plumbing disconnected and faucet/spout removed at the open air bar. No ware washing is permitted at the open-air bar unless a commercial grade dishwasher is installed. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Grease/residue build up on handle area of upright glass door cooler by cook line.
23-24-4
74
Apr 10, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Knife stored wrapped in soiled towel in sauté cooler. Manager had item washed and relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Ice cubes for bar drink stored uncovered in kitchen upright freezer. Ice cubes voluntarily discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged tuna bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna removed from package at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
86
Mar 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added with hand wash sink, three compartment sink, ice well reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed remodel plan submitted 11-16-23. Deficiency letter sent on 12-14-23 giving the operator 30 days to correct. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-21: Plans submitted and approved. Provisos state establishment must disconnect three compartment sink plumbing and faucet. Per manager, operator working to get plumbing disconnected and dish machine installed. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Dec 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added with hand wash sink, three compartment sink, ice well reach in coolers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-19: Observed remodel plan submitted 11-16-23. Deficiency letter sent on 12-14-23 giving the operator 30 days to correct. **Time Extended**
51-14-7
90
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Machine Tested at 0ppm. Employee primed machine, retested at 50ppm. Bar three compartment sink tested at 0ppm, employee made new chlorine solution, retested at 50ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. cooked potatoes 97F, less than 4 hours per manager. Reheated at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-23 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station: raw calamari 50F, raw shrimp 52F, moved to freezer for cooling. 2 door cookline reachin: raw ribeye 46F, raw grouper 45F, less than 4 hours, moved to walk-in cooler. New temps: raw calamari 43F, raw shrimp 40F, raw ribeye 43F, raw grouper 42F, **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside bar added with hand wash sink, three compartment sink, ice well reach in coolers. **Warning**
51-14-7
50
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
70
Aug 31, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 6-1-22 **Admin Complaint**
50-17-2
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Breading station: heavy cream 47F, raw shrimp 46F, less than 4 hours per employee. Moved to walk-in cooler at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. Observed 1 bartender and 2 servers hired over 60 days.
53B-13-5
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Kitchen hand wash sink.
27-16-4
Basic - Grease and food debris built up behind cook line equipment. Mold like substance on wall by dish pit.
36-27-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. At back door to kitchen. Ventilation opening for outside shed not screened. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice scoop stored in bucket on side of outside ice machine. Dirty water in bucket. Employee took ice scoops inside for washing and relocating. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
10-13-5
52
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Copper Tap Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Copper Tap Grille on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Copper Tap Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Copper Tap Grille.
How does Copper Tap Grille compare to other restaurants in Panama City?
Copper Tap Grille most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Panama City average of 83.
Has Copper Tap Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Copper Tap Grille have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Copper Tap Grille 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 Tap Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Copper Tap Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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