Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River

Last inspected:

7855 W Gulf to Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429
Overview

Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River has been emergency-closed twice, including April 24, 2025 for rodent, roach, and fly activity and December 11, 2024 for rodent activity. The facility has accumulated 82 violations across 17 inspections, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, slightly below the statewide average of 5.2. However, the record shows a sharp deterioration beginning in July 2025: five inspections within an 11-day span in mid-July documented 29 violations, including 5 high-priority violations for management awareness, employee health reporting, employee health policy, and consumer advisory failures. An administrative complaint was recommended on July 31, 2025 following three consecutive high-priority employee health reporting violations, and a warning was issued on July 16, 2025. The facility has incurred $800 in disciplinary fines. The most recent inspection on August 7, 2025 documented 6 basic violations and resulted in "Call Back - Complied," indicating compliance with the prior inspection's findings.

Most recent closure: April 24, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

17Inspections
82Violations
2Closures
$800in Fines

Last inspected DBPR:

Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages

This Facility 4.8 violations / inspection 4.8 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg 4.18 violations / inspection 4.18 county average
This Facility 2 emergency closures 2 closures
Citrus County Avg 0.34 closures / facility 0.34 county average

Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River: Emergency Closure History (2)

Emergency closure history for Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River
DateReasonReopened
Rodent, Roach & Fly activity 13:39:00
Rodent activity 09:17:00

Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (2)

Total fines on record: $800.00

Disciplinary action history for Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River
Action DateCase NumberFineViolation DateEnforcement Office
3--2025039575 $400.00 Apr 24, 2025 Tampa
3--2025005741 $400.00 Dec 11, 2024 Miami (Doral)

Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (17)

— 8 inspections26 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Complaint Full· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Complaint Full· 4 violations · Emergency Order Callback Not Complied
— Complaint Full· 3 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— 4 inspections18 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

— 3 inspections16 violations · 8 high priority
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority Violations

Basic Violations

— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River last inspected?
Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on August 7, 2025. The result was: Call Back - Complied.
When was Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River last shut down?
Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River was last shut down on April 24, 2025 for rodent, roach & fly activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
What are the most common violations at Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River?
The most frequently cited violations at Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River are: Proper cooling equipment, Proper ventilation, Outer openings protected.
How many health inspections has Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River had?
Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River has had 17 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 4.8 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River find?
Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River was most recently inspected on August 7, 2025 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Call Back - Complied.
Has Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River ever been shut down?
Yes, Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River has been emergency-closed 2 times by Florida DBPR inspectors.
What does Florida violation V33 (Proper cooling equipment) mean?
Violation 33 (Proper cooling equipment) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/33.
What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?
Violation 36 (Proper ventilation) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/36.
Has Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River faced any disciplinary actions?
Yes, Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River has 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $800.00 in fines.
How much has Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River been fined?
Copp Winery and Brewery in Crystal River has been fined a total of $800.00 across 2 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.

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