The Copper Rocket Pub
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2026
52
Score
The Copper Rocket Pub appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. On Apr 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near eight violations each time.
“Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen across” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Maitland facility scores 71, putting The Copper Rocket Pub on the weaker side. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
3
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 17, 2026
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut boards in kitchen are stained
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips, facility only has chlorine strips
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue glass cleaner in bottle not labeled by 3 compartment sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards in line
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen across from reach in cooler
36-17-5
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in unit in kitchen across from hot well
05-09-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of bottom drawer of low boy on cooks line is soiled with food debris
22-16-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
52
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. In use Dishwasher tested 0 ppm **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Dish machine is marked out of order and not in use - glassware is being hand washed **Time Extended**
22-41-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris to board on line Walk-in-cooler shelves soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
67
Oct 31, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
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. In use Dishwasher tested 0 ppm **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner and other chemicals stored next to food items in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles with chemicals not labeled **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris to board on line Walk-in-cooler shelves soiled with food debris **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Corrected On-Site**
22-08-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Outside mop sink is draining directly onto the ground **Warning**
29-08-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
47
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Jan 24, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Restaurant Manager on staff since September - no other CFM for restaurant **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: As of date manager does not have Manager ServSafe **Admin Complaint**
53A-07-6
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 boards in kitchen have cut marks **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly, operator has a call into the company, machine not in use at time of inspection **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked cooks line **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
67
Nov 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Restaurant Manager on staff since September - no other CFM for restaurant **Warning**
53A-07-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. **Warning**
16-37-1
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 operator with form **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 boards in kitchen have cut marks **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly, operator has a call into the company, machine not in use at time of inspection **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked cooks line **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 cracked lids in walk-in-cooler **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bins of labeled **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02D-01-5
55
Apr 26, 2024
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. Chili, chicken wings, beef patties. Temperature 44-56.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 54-60f, beef patties 56f, and chicken 42-44f at cooler draw by cook line. Per operator draw was left open overnight. Cooler temp is 37f.
03A-02-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use waiting for chemicals. Per operator using 3 compartment sink.
14-11-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to facility.
35B-01-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of walkin-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled above pizza cooler.
36-27-5
61
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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 operator with handout **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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 operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers
36-73-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
61
Apr 3, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Coconut cream can **Corrected On-Site**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects on chest freezer located at kitchen.
35A-02-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Soufflé cup use to scoop coleslaw. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on both chest freezers.
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Per operator one of the bathrooms is out of order.
36-64-5
52
Nov 16, 2022
Complaint Full
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.
05-06-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris
22-08-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Pico **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
74
Jul 25, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in front of make table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Jul 18, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time extended 7 days **Time Extended**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in front of make table **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Copper Rocket Pub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Copper Rocket Pub on file is from Apr 17, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Copper Rocket Pub?
Across the inspection record, “floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen across” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at The Copper Rocket Pub.
How does The Copper Rocket Pub compare to other restaurants in Maitland?
The Copper Rocket Pub most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Maitland average of 71.
Has The Copper Rocket Pub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Copper Rocket Pub have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Copper Rocket Pub means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is The Copper Rocket Pub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Copper Rocket Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.
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