How many health inspections has COPANS CAFE had?

COPANS CAFE has had 28 inspections according to Florida DBPR records.

Has COPANS CAFE ever been shut down?

No, COPANS CAFE has no emergency closures on record.

What are the most common violations at COPANS CAFE?

The most frequently cited violations at COPANS CAFE are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.

What does Florida violation V10 (Approved food source) mean?

UNSAFE FOOD SOURCE: Food from unapproved sources bypasses USDA/FDA safety inspections, potentially harboring Listeria, Salmonella, E. coli O157:H7, parasites, or chemical contaminants. Uninspected meat may contain antibiotics, hormones, or prions (mad cow disease). Home-canned foods risk deadly Clostridium botulinum toxin. Wild-harvested shellfish may contain paralytic toxins. All food must come from approved, inspected sources. Maintain supplier documentation and invoices. Shellfish must have proper tags retained for 90 days. No home-prepared, home-canned, or uninspected foods. Wild game must be commercially processed. Verify supplier licenses and inspection status.

What does Florida violation V21 (Time as control) mean?

TIME ABUSE: When time is used as a public health control (instead of temperature), food is allowed to remain in the temperature danger zone for a limited period. Without proper written procedures, documentation, and disposal protocols, food may be served after unsafe time periods. Bacteria reach dangerous levels after 4 hours at room temperature — causing Staphylococcal intoxication, Salmonellosis, and C. perfringens illness. If using time as a control: develop written procedures, mark food with discard time (4 hours from removal, or 6 hours if starting at 41°F and not exceeding 70°F), monitor and document. Food must be discarded at marked time — no exceptions. Staff must be trained on procedures. Time as control is NOT appropriate for all foods.

What does Florida violation V36 (Proper ventilation) mean?

AIR QUALITY: Inadequate ventilation allows accumulation of grease-laden vapors, carbon monoxide, smoke, steam, and odors. Grease deposits on surfaces attract pests and create fire hazards. Poor ventilation promotes mold growth, which produces allergenic spores and mycotoxins. Carbon monoxide from gas equipment causes headaches, dizziness, and can be fatal at high levels. Provide adequate mechanical ventilation to remove cooking fumes, smoke, steam, and odors. Maintain hood systems with clean filters — degrease monthly. Ensure adequate makeup air to prevent negative pressure. Provide sufficient lighting: 50 foot-candles at food preparation surfaces, 20 foot-candles in equipment/utensil areas, 10 foot-candles in walk-ins and storage.

COPANS CAFE

1951 W COPANS RD, Pompano Beach, FL 33064

Broward County · Permanent Food Service · Owner: JC KRISHNA LLC · License: SEA1613414

COPANS CAFE in Pompano Beach, FL has 28 inspections on record with 174 total violations (6.2 per inspection) and 0 emergency closures.

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Data current as of January 31, 2025

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Jan 31, 2025 — Routine - Food· 3 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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Sep 6, 2024 — Routine - Food· 4 violations · Call Back - Complied

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V38 Waste properly disposed

Sep 4, 2024 — Routine - Food· 12 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended

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