Copa in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
1047 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33705Copa in St. Petersburg has been inspected 13 times since December 2022, accumulating 44 violations—an average of 3.4 per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2. Handwashing and management awareness violations have been recurring findings, appearing across multiple inspections including high-priority citations in September 2024 for employee health policy and handwashing facilities that prompted a Warning Issued disposition. The most recent inspection on January 6, 2026 documented 9 violations including high-priority handwashing and management awareness issues but resulted in no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records. This facility has an active inspection record with the Florida DBPR.
Copa in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Copa in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (14)
— 2 inspections5 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection4 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— 3 inspections8 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 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
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 1 inspection0 violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
Copa in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Copa in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Copa in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on July 23, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Copa in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Copa in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Copa in St. Petersburg had?
- Copa in St. Petersburg has had 14 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 3.3 violations per inspection, below the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Copa in St. Petersburg find?
- Copa in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on July 23, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Copa in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- No, Copa in St. Petersburg has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
- What does Florida violation V40 (Wiping cloths usage) mean?
- Violation 40 (Wiping cloths usage) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/40.
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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.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
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