Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach
Last inspected:
1951 W Copans Rd, Pompano Beach, FL 33064Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has accumulated 177 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.9 per visit. The facility faced three disciplinary actions totaling $2,000 in fines, with the largest penalty at $1,400. Employee health reporting, proper hand and arm washing, and chemical storage were the top recurring violations. In early 2024, inspectors recommended administrative complaints after finding 17 violations in a single visit, followed by another 12-violation inspection in September 2024.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach: Comparison to Broward County Averages
This Facility
5.9
violations / inspection
5.9 violations per inspection
Broward County Avg
4.52
violations / inspection
4.52 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Broward County Avg
0.23
closures / facility
0.23 county average
Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (3)
Total fines on record: $2,000.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2024062988 | $1,400.00 | Sep 4, 2024 | Fort Myers | |
| 2--2024010652 | $400.00 | Jan 31, 2024 | Fort Lauderdale | |
| 2--2018044744 | $200.00 | Aug 10, 2018 | Miami (Doral) |
Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach: Full Inspection History — DBPR (30)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections25 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 4 inspections17 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Admin. Complaint Callback Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Extension given, pending
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections22 violations · 17 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (13 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach: FDACS Inspection History (2)
Inspections conducted by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS), which oversees grocery stores, convenience stores, bakeries, food manufacturers, mobile vendors, and vending machines.
— 1 inspection
— Focused Inspection· Focused Inspection
Comments: Focused Inspection - Visit made for training purposes only.
No violations or enforcement actions recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection
— Met Inspection Requirements· 14 violations· Met Requirements
Comments: Trainee present during inspection. All violations verified by primary inspector.
Risk-Based Violations
3-302.11(A)(1)
Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from
ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before
they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) PP
Back room area - Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed produce. COS - Raw shell eggs moved
during inspection.
x
4-601.11(A)
Equipment food-contact surface or utensil not clean to sight and touch. 4-601.11(A) PfPf
Food processing area - Can opener not clean to sight or touch. COS - Can opener moved to
warewash sink during inspection.
x
3-501.14(B)
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from ingredients at ambient temperature
not cooled within 4 hours to 41°F or less. 3-501.14(B) PP
Retail area - Cut melons not cooled to internal temperature of 41 degrees F prior to being offered for
sale. COS - Cut melon removed from sale and put in cooler to drop temperature.
x
Print Date: 8/9/2022
Page 1 of 4
22
Pf
Citation Description: Written procedures not prepared in advance, maintained onsite, or made available upon
request for the use of time without temperature control as the public health control for holding or displaying
time/temperature control for safety food; or written procedures do not specify methods of compliance. 3-501.19(A) Pf
Observation: Food processing area - Written procedures not maintained for food product that are held using time as
a public health control.
o
2-501.11
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to
an event that involves the discharge of vomitus or diarrhea onto surfaces at the food establishment, or procedures do
not address specific actions employees must take to minimize the spread of contamination and the exposure of
employees, consumers, food, and surfaces to vomitus or fecal matter. 2-501.11 PfPf
Establishment does not have written procedures for employees to follow when responding to an event
that involves the discharge of vomit or diarrhea.
o
7-201.11
Poisonous or toxic materials not stored to prevent contamination of food, equipment, utensils,
linens, and single-service and single-use articles by separating the poisonous or toxic material by spacing or
partitioning, or locating the poisonous or toxic material in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens,
and single-service and single-use articles. 7-201.11 PP
Food processing area - WD-40 stored next to single use items. COS - WD-40 moved during
inspection.
x
2-401.11
Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils,
and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11
Food processing area - Observed multiple employee drinks next to single use items, and on food
preparation table. COS - Employee drinks moved during inspection.
x
5-205.11
Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is
used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with
manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 PfPf
Food processing area - Hand wash Sink by slicer used to store food in. COS - Food removed during
inspection.
x
Good Retail Practice Violations
3-305.11
Food not stored at least 6 inches above the floor; in a clean, dry location; or food stored where
it is exposed to splash, dust or other contamination. 3-305.11
Back room area - Boxes of chips stored on dry stock room floor. Multiple container with food items
stored on floor in walk in cooler. COS - Food items moved during inspection.
x
4-903.11(A)
Cleaned equipment or utensils, or laundered linens not stored in a clean, dry location; at least
6 inches above the floor; or where they are not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination. Clean equipment or
utensils not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying, or not covered or inverted. 4-903.11(A) and (B)
Back room area - Clean pans not stored in a self-draining position that allows air drying. Pans wet
nesting.
o
4-602.13
Nonfood-contact surface of equipment not cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude
accumulation of soil residue. 4-602.13
Retail area - Both Slushee machines have mold like substance build up on non food contact surface of
nozzle.
o
5-501.11
Drains in receptacles or waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables do not
have drain plugs in place. 5-501.114
Outside area - No drain plug in dumpster.
o
5-501.11
Receptacles and waste handling units for refuse, recyclables, and returnables not kept
covered with tight-fitting lids or doors when located outdoors; or indoor receptacles that contain food not kept covered
when not in continuous use or after they are filled. 5-501.113
Outside area - Dumpster lids not closed.
o
6-501.11
Physical facilities not maintained in good repair. 6-501.11
Food processing area - Wall at melon cutting table in disrepair.
o
6-305.11
Dressing rooms or dressing areas not designated when employees routinely change their
clothes in the establishment, or lockers or other suitable facilities not provided for the orderly storage of employee’s
clothing and other possessions. 6-305.11
Back room area - No area provided for employee jackets, stored on shelf with spices.
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Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach last inspected?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach?
- The most frequently cited violations at Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Food contact surfaces.
- How many health inspections has Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach had?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has had 30 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach find?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected on January 30, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach ever been shut down?
- No, Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V13 (Parasite destruction) mean?
- Violation 13 (Parasite destruction) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/13.
- What does Florida violation V23 (Chemical properly stored) mean?
- Violation 23 (Chemical properly stored) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/23.
- Has Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $2,000.00 in fines.
- How much has Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach been fined?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has been fined a total of $2,000.00 across 3 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
- When was Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach last inspected?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach was last inspected by the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS) on March 6, 2025. Inspection type: Focused Inspection.
- How many inspections has Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach had?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has 2 FDACS food safety inspection(s) on record from January 2022 to present.
- What did the most recent FDACS inspection of Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach find?
- Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach was most recently inspected by FDACS on March 6, 2025 (Focused Inspection).
- Has Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach had any stop-sale or stop-use orders?
- No, Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach has no stop-sale or stop-use orders on record with Florida FDACS.
- What are the most common violations at Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach?
- The most frequently cited FDACS violations at Copans Cafe in Pompano Beach are: 2-401.11: Employee eating, drinking or using tobacco where exposed food, clean equipment, utensils, and linens, unwrapped single service and single use articles or other items could become contaminated. 2-401.11; 5-205.11: Handwashing sink not maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use or is used for purposes other than handwashing, or an automatic handwashing facility not used in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. 5-205.11 Pf; 3-302.11(A)(1): Raw animal food not separated during storage, preparation, holding or display from ready-to-eat raw animal food, other raw ready-to-eat food, cooked ready-to-eat food, or fruits and vegetables before they are washed. 3-302.11(A)(1) P.
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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).
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