Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
58
Score
Inspectors have visited Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues eight times, with records going back to 2022. On Apr 6, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues' latest score of 58 falls below the Miami average of 74. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed a dented can of seasoned black beans on the prep table area.
01B-01-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine in disrepair not in use.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains in the second bar with heavy soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Gaskets in poor condition. By ice machine.
14-12-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the second bar soiled.
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. At the bar area. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
58
Jan 5, 2026
Routine - Food
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Operator did not have thermometer during time of inspection. **Repeat Violation**
05-08-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at handwash sinks throughout bar area.
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed inside of soda gun soiled throughout bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed discarded bottle and towels in handwash sink at bar area. Also observed area around handwash sink in throughout bar with black mold like substance.
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towel in sinks through out bar area.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tank at improve bar area not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish machine.
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on plastic containers in dish washing area.
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets throughout kitchen and bar areas. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bottles of syrups prepared in house without label.
02D-01-5
45
May 20, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment. Observed fan cover located in the second kitchen with heavy soiled.
23-24-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed cellphone on top of the prep table.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor soiled throughout the kitchen, dishwasher area, back area.
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed interior of the oven soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled next to coffee station, and throughout the kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed drawers coolers with heavy soiled
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler located in the cook line l
29-49-6
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice not covered inside of the white chest freezer
08B-12-5
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed unsealed concrete floor in food preparation under the pizza oven.
36-02-5
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in the kitchen, dishwasher , back area soiled
36-27-5
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed 2 Waste line missing at soda gun holster at the bar area **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
39
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
74
Apr 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
29-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
70
Feb 13, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. - From follow-up inspection 2024-02-13: Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area. **Time Extended**
36-02-5
95
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 7 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed in walk in cooler, shelled eggs stored over vegetables.
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-01-5
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. For all employees.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle stored on prep counter.
41-17-4
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. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Observed manager Juan Neira without a manager certification, he is being a manager for more than a year.
53A-01-7
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At the kitchen hand washing sink.
31B-02-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen handles on reach in coolers and freezers soiled with food residue/build up.
23-24-4
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. Observed in walk in cooler fish in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from packaging to thaw. Advised chef to remove fish from packaging to thaw. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed at entrance prep area, an open cup of soda and bottle of water stored on prep table.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed personal food stored on the reach in cooler.
08B-49-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed on employee preparing food with no hair restraint. Chef provided him with a hat. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed at cook line, pull out cooler where beef is stored is broken.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By kitchen hand washing sink l
36-22-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in walk in freezer, containers of tater tot's stored on floor. Advised manager of proper storage procedures.
08B-38-4
Basic - No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions. Observed throughout kitchen employee backpacks and food items stored in food prep and dish washing areas.
40-01-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gasket soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed throughout kitchen.
21-12-4
Basic - Wiping cloth used for food spills also used for other purposes. Observed in reach in cooler on cook line wiping clothes stored inside.
21-30-4
Basic - Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Kitchen area.
36-02-5
22
Jul 28, 2022
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
High Priority - Nonexempt fish offered raw or undercooked has not undergone proper parasite destruction. Fish must be fully cooked or discarded. Operator provided parasite destruction letter **Corrected On-Site**
01D-01-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed shell eggs over cases of orange juice. Chef stored eggs on the bottom shelf,.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no quaternary test kit onsite.
16-37-1
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, mixer head
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Front and back area ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
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. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Reach in cooler gasket on prep table in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor drain at the bar area soiled.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed cases of clear fry oil stored on the floor in the kitchen area, observed bread stored on the walk in freezer floor
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside of the walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.oven soiled
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Prep cooler.
22-16-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Both Lobby bar **Repeat Violation**
29-17-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues on file is from Apr 6, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues.
How does Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues' inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues 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 Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Improv Comedy Club & Copper Blues is inspected around two times per year on average.
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