Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg
Last inspected:
5562 Central Ave, St. Petersburg, FL 33707Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg has accumulated 274 violations across 30 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.1 per visit. The facility was shut down once for rodent activity and has faced one disciplinary action with a $400 fine. The three most frequently cited violations involve proper hand washing, consumer advisories, and food contact surfaces. Recent inspection patterns show repeated warnings and callbacks between September 2023 and November 2025, with a cluster of high-priority violations in late 2024 and again in November 2025.
Most recent closure: March 9, 2020 for rodent activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
This Facility
9.2
violations / inspection
9.2 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg
6.13
violations / inspection
6.13 county average
This Facility
1
emergency closures
1 closures
Pinellas County Avg
0.35
closures / facility
0.35 county average
Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Emergency Closure History (1)
Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020015993 | $400.00 | Mar 9, 2020 | Fort Lauderdale |
Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Full Inspection History — DBPR (31)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 4 inspections40 violations · 23 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections38 violations · 25 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
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— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 11 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections9 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections14 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— 5 inspections24 violations · 15 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Complied
— 3 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 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
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections29 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections15 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg last inspected?
- Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg was last inspected by Florida DBPR on April 15, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- When was Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg last shut down?
- Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg was last shut down on March 9, 2020 for rodent activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg?
- The most frequently cited violations at Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg are: Consumer advisory, Food contact surfaces, Proper hand/arm washing.
- How many health inspections has Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg had?
- Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg has had 31 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.2 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg find?
- Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg was most recently inspected on April 15, 2026 with 12 violation(s), including 4 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg ever been shut down?
- Yes, Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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 V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
- Has Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg been fined?
- Kopper Kitchen in St. Petersburg has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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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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