Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando
Last inspected:
1740 1742 Woolco Way, Orlando, FL 32822Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando averaged 6.6 violations per inspection across 21 inspections from 2018 to May 2025, slightly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. High-priority violations were cited in 13 of the 21 inspections, with handwashing and proper cooking temperatures appearing repeatedly across multiple years. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. A disciplinary action was issued with a $160 fine. Fire safety violations were documented in three inspections between 2018 and 2019, including inadequate hood suppression systems for cooking equipment producing grease-laden vapors and an Ansul system with nozzles incorrectly turned upward. The most recent inspection on May 8, 2025 was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando: Comparison to Orange County Averages
This Facility
6.6
violations / inspection
6.6 violations per inspection
Orange County Avg
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Orange County Avg
0.12
closures / facility
0.12 county average
Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $160.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017030138 | $160.00 | May 22, 2017 | Miami (Doral) |
Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (3)
— 2 fire violations
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Inspector Observation: Ansul system does not protect the cooking equipment, the nozzles are turned upward
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Call Back - Complied
Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Fire suppression nozzles were pointed to hood filters and not the cooking equipment. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. - From follow-up inspection 2019-02-21: **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
— 1 fire violation
— Routine - Food · 45-04-4 · Warning Issued
Inspector Observation: Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Fire suppression nozzles were pointed to hood filters and not the cooking equipment. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only.
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.
Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando: Full Inspection History — DBPR (21)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 1 inspection9 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection6 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection4 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection3 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections24 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections18 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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Basic Violations
— 2 inspections20 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections19 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection9 violations · 7 high priority
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando last inspected?
- Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando was last inspected by Florida DBPR on May 8, 2025. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando?
- The most frequently cited violations at Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando are: Proper sanitizing, Clean multi-use utensils, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando had?
- Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando has had 21 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando find?
- Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando was most recently inspected on May 8, 2025 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando ever been shut down?
- No, Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- What does Florida violation V53 (Outer openings protected) mean?
- Violation 53 (Outer openings protected) is classified as a basic priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/53.
- Has Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando had any fire safety violations?
- Yes, Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando has 3 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.
- Has Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $160.00 in fines.
- How much has Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando been fined?
- Copas Restaurant and Lounge in Orlando has been fined a total of $160.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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