Copperfish Kitchen

5250 Town Center Cir #143, Boca Raton, FL 33486

Seafood

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Copperfish Kitchen has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. On Feb 3, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to four violations per visit.

“Dented/rusted cans present” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Boca Raton restaurants, the typical score is 74; Copperfish Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP of Cooked short rib ROP raw fish ROP cooked purées **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: ROP of raw meat kept over 48 hours **Time Extended**

03G-50-1

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Instructed operator to set up triple sink to sanitize. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-03: Chlorine 0 ppm **Time Extended**

16-55-4

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Four cans of yellow peppers in dry storage

01B-01-4

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils water on cook line 78F

10-05-5

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.

06-09-1

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On drying rack Removed **Corrected On-Site**

16-46-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Powder sugar container

02D-01-5

Aug 14, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Oct 31, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. Can of Carmel Topping and a can of Coconut Milk. See stop sale.

01B-01-4

Basic - Clean utensils stored between equipment and wall. Knives on cookline. Items removed, washed and sanitized.

24-14-4

Aug 31, 2022

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copperfish Kitchen last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Copperfish Kitchen on file is from Feb 3, 2025. The public record contains six inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Copperfish Kitchen?

Across the inspection record, “dented/rusted cans present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Copperfish Kitchen.

How does Copperfish Kitchen compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?

Copperfish Kitchen most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Boca Raton average of 74.

Has Copperfish Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Copperfish Kitchen have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Copperfish Kitchen 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 Copperfish Kitchen inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Copperfish Kitchen is inspected around two times per year on average.

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