How many health inspections has COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE had?

COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE ever been shut down?

No, COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE?

The most frequently cited violations at COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE are: Proper sanitizing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?

FOOD QUALITY HAZARD: Food in poor condition — spoiled, contaminated, mislabeled, or adulterated — can cause foodborne illness, allergic reactions, or poisoning. Spoiled food may contain dangerous levels of histamine (causes scombroid poisoning from fish), Listeria (grows during refrigeration), or toxin-producing molds. Mislabeled food can trigger fatal allergic reactions in sensitive individuals. Inspect all food upon delivery and regularly during storage. Reject food that is: spoiled, damaged, at incorrect temperature, past expiration, improperly labeled, or from unverified sources. Date-mark all ready-to-eat TCS foods — use within 7 days if held at 41°F or below. Discard any food of questionable quality.

What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?

PEST ENTRY: Unprotected outer openings (doors, windows, vents) allow entry of flies, rodents, birds, and other pests. A single open door can admit hundreds of flies in minutes — each carrying 100+ pathogens. Gaps around doors allow mice (1/4 inch) and rats (1/2 inch) to enter. Birds nest in rafters, contaminating food with droppings carrying Salmonella and Histoplasma. Protect all outer openings: install self-closing doors, tight-fitting screens on windows and vents, air curtains at frequently used entrances, door sweeps on exterior doors. Seal gaps around pipes and utility penetrations. Keep doors closed when not in active use. Maintain screens in good repair — no holes or tears.

COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE

1740 1742 WOOLCO WAY, Orlando, FL 32822

Orange County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: COPAS LOUNGE LLC · License: SEA5810161

COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE in Orlando, FL has 21 inspections on record with 139 total violations (6.6 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

21Inspections

139Violations

0Closures

Data current as of May 8, 2025

Inspection History (21)

May 8, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V11 Food in good condition

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 8, 2024 — Routine - Food· 11 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Mar 8, 2023 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V03 Employee health reporting

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Mar 25, 2022 — Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V21 Time as control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Sep 30, 2021 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

Dec 4, 2020 — Routine - Food· 6 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V13 Parasite destruction

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Aug 19, 2020 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V12 Shell stock requirements

V14 Food contact surfaces

V16 Proper cooking temps

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Aug 13, 2020 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

May 14, 2020 — Routine - Food· 10 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V22 Consumer advisory

V25 Allergen awareness

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Nov 8, 2019 — Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V48 Food storage

V53 Outer openings protected

Aug 9, 2019 — Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

May 24, 2019 — Routine - Food· 6 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Feb 21, 2019 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

Nov 30, 2018 — Routine - Food· 17 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V10 Approved food source

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance

V53 Outer openings protected

May 23, 2018 — Routine - Food· 10 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V05 Handwashing procedures

V14 Food contact surfaces

V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

V42 Equipment condition

Nov 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 8 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V22 Consumer advisory

V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V36 Proper ventilation

V38 Waste properly disposed

Aug 21, 2017 — Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 22, 2017 — Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

Apr 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V23 Chemical properly stored

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Mar 20, 2017 — Routine - Food· 12 violations · Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V32 Proper sanitizing

V35 Single-use items

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean

V53 Outer openings protected

Jul 14, 2016 — Food-Licensing Inspection· 12 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy

V08 Proper hand/arm washing

V16 Proper cooking temps

V22 Consumer advisory

V23 Chemical properly stored

V24 Toxic substance control

V27 Correct procedures

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils

V36 Proper ventilation

How Does This Facility Compare?

COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has had 0 emergency closures, compared to the Orange County average of 0.07 closures per facility. It has averaged 6.6 violations per inspection vs. the county average of 3.59.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many health inspections has COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE had?: COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has had 21 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.
Has COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE ever been shut down?: No, COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE has no emergency closures on record.
What are the most common violations at COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE?: The most frequently cited violations at COPAS RESTAURANT AND LOUNGE are: Proper sanitizing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

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