The Estate/Copper Shaker
Last inspected: Feb 20, 2026
47
Score
Across the available record, The Estate/Copper Shaker has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2023. The Estate/Copper Shaker was last inspected on Feb 20, 2026. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near eight violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance”, showing up three times.
That's lower than the typical St. Petersburg restaurant, which scores around 77. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
3
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 20, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced Oxygen Packaged items: 10- 2 Lb 5 oz bags- KimChee date 11/10 1- 1 Lb 6 oz raw beef steak labeled 11/8 3- 1 lb of raw ribeye scrap beef with no date 1- 4 lb 10 oz packet of raw ground sausage dated 10/30 1- 3 lb Cook Pork **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Stop sale issued at callback inspection for Vacuum sealed food items: 1- 1 1/2 Lbs- Raw Steak no date can be determined. 2- 8oz Raw lamb ribs with the date of 2/16/2026. **Time Extended**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic strainers stored in hand sink in bar area. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
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. Establishment currently conducting Reduced Oxygen Packaging of raw and cooked meats. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: The establishment has started using zipblock bags instead of vacuum sealing raw meats. The chef also stated that vacuum sealing has not been performed for several days. Time Extended** **Time Extended**
03G-50-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
16-21-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in office expired 2/1/2021. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Current license not posted during callback inspection. **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-11-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Built up on walk in freezer door frame. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Observed the label on a 1 1/2 Lb raw steak had dissolved, making the date unreadable and date could not be determined. **Time Extended**
03G-53-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. ROP food items stored inside walk in cooler: 10- 2 Lb 5 oz bags- KimChee date 11/10 1- 1 Lb 6 oz raw beef steak labeled 11/8 3- 1 lb of raw ribeye scrap beef with no date 1- 4 lb 10 oz packet of raw ground sausage dated 10/30 1- 3 lb Cook Pork **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-20: Vacuumed sealed food items found in walk in cooler: 1 1/2 Lb- Raw Steak no date can be determined. 2- 8oz Raw lamb ribs dated 2/16/2026. Discussed with the chef on duty exemption from needing a HACCP plan for Reduce Oxygen Package TCS Food, other than Fish, if they meet the following Food Code exception: Product is held at 41 degrees or below during refrigerated storage, product is labeled with packaging date AND time, and product is ALWAYS removed from the package within 48 hours of packaging. Freezing does not stop the 48 hour clock. **Time Extended**
03G-54-1
47
Dec 4, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 3 live flies observed flying around speed rack next to hand sink in prep area. Not landing on food or food contact surfaces. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Reduced Oxygen Packaged items: 10- 2 Lb 5 oz bags- KimChee date 11/10 1- 1 Lb 6 oz raw beef steak labeled 11/8 3- 1 lb of raw ribeye scrap beef with no date 1- 4 lb 10 oz packet of raw ground sausage dated 10/30 1- 3 lb Cook Pork **Warning**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Stained cutting board on reach in deli cooler on cook line. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic strainers stored in hand sink in bar area. Items removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Asterisk missing on Seared Spicy Tuna that leads the customer to the consumer advisory. Employee manually write a star on 22 menus in establishment. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Establishment currently conducting Reduced Oxygen Packaging of raw and cooked meats. **Warning**
03G-50-1
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. License posted in office expired 2/1/2021. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in freezer door. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Built up on walk in freezer door frame. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. **Warning**
03G-53-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not removed from its package within 48 hours after packaging. ROP food items stored inside walk in cooler: 10- 2 Lb 5 oz bags- KimChee date 11/10 1- 1 Lb 6 oz raw beef steak labeled 11/8 3- 1 lb of raw ribeye scrap beef with no date 1- 4 lb 10 oz packet of raw ground sausage dated 10/30 1- 3 lb Cook Pork **Warning**
03G-54-1
37
Apr 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 16, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found 1 live fly landing on food - landing on octopus on cutting board - employee discarded food. 1 live fly landing on empty plastic bin at prep table. **Warning**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Bar hand wash sink being used as a dump sink. Educated **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. **Warning**
31B-02-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bucket of raw chicken on floor of walk in freezer **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
14-69-4
64
Apr 1, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water treatment device above mop sink dated 03/14/2007. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: Educated manager **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. CO2 tank behind main bar not properly secured. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing in rear storage area near mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
50-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
14-69-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven on cook line has built up food debris. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-01: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
70
Dec 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
30
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 live fly by dish machine not landing on food or food contact surfaces.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on reach in cooler have built up food debris.
22-02-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machines in hallway have mold like substances. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets by ice machines not inverted for protection.
24-05-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Double door oven in kitchen has built up food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
61
Dec 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on threaded hose bib of mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Vacuum breaker on threaded hose bib of mop sink has not been installed as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
29-42-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters in mop sink dated 3/11/07. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Water filters have not been changed as of this callback inspection report. **Time Extended**
29-28-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of 3 ice machines in rear hallway have mold like debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
22-20-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in mop sink area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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. Tuna thawing under refrigeration in oxygen reduced packaging without scoring of packaging. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: Inspector advised manager of proper thawing of reduced oxygen packaging for fish. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cooking grease condensation on walls of kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-14: **Time Extended**
36-68-5
61
Oct 10, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 23 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can white beans, 49 ounces, not segregated. Dented can of soy sauce, 80 ounces, not segregated. **Warning**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Manager touched cheese. Cheese was not to be heated to 145 F. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
09-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam well: cooked chicken (113F - Hot Holding) Manager heated chicken to 209 F. Hot holding at 177 F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. No vacuum breaker on threaded hose bib of mop sink. **Warning**
29-42-4
Intermediate - Cook-chill or sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food held more than 48 hours not labeled or with a label that lacks required information. Beef vacuum sealed on site, souse vide and chilled no labeling information. **Warning**
03G-09-5
Intermediate - Reduced oxygen packaged food lacking bold type on contrasting background, or other required information. Beef and chicken are vacuum sealed on site and no labeling on packages. **Warning**
03G-06-5
Intermediate - Temperature not monitored, not recorded and/or the records not maintained for 6 months during cooling process of cook-chill/sous vide reduced oxygen packaged food. Beef vacuum sealed on site, souse vide and chilled no labeling information. Held longer than 48 hours. **Warning**
03G-18-5
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. Water filters in mop sink dated 3/11/07. **Warning**
29-28-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of 3 ice machines in rear hallway have mold like debris. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl with no handle used to dispense flour. **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Ceiling tiles missing in mop sink area. **Warning**
36-36-4
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. Tuna thawing under refrigeration in oxygen reduced packaging without scoring of packaging. **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board on reach in cooler in kitchen has grooved cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can white beans, 49 ounces, not segregated. Dented can of soy sauce, 80 ounces, not segregated. Both cans on dry good storage shelf. **Warning**
08B-20-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on cutting board of reach in cooler in kitchen. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line engaged in food preparation with no hair restraint. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Mole stored in floor of walk in cooler. Beef and ice bags on floor of walk in freezer. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning**
33-19-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Cooking grease condensation on walls of kitchen. **Warning**
36-68-5
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. **Warning**
51-18-6
Basic - Open dumpster lid. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Container of flour in hallway removed from original packaging and not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on cart handle in kitchen. Manager stored properly. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-20-4
17
Jun 23, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
43
Jan 10, 2023
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Estate/Copper Shaker last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Estate/Copper Shaker on file is from Feb 20, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Estate/Copper Shaker?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Estate/Copper Shaker.
How does The Estate/Copper Shaker compare to other restaurants in St. Petersburg?
The Estate/Copper Shaker most recently scored 47 out of 100, which is lower than the St. Petersburg average of 77.
Has The Estate/Copper Shaker's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Estate/Copper Shaker have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at The Estate/Copper Shaker 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 Estate/Copper Shaker inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Estate/Copper Shaker is inspected around four times per year on average.
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