Palm Bay, Brevard County

COPPER CHIMNEY GRILL & BAR

1181 SAN FILLIPPO DR STE 800, Palm Bay, FL 32909

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Dec 18, 2025
City
Palm Bay
County
Brevard
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
13

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 18, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-01-4

Detail 24262452

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Approximately 1/8" of oil on floor behind cook line. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

51-13-4

Detail 24262453

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster in establishment. Provided to owner. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24262451

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers over fryers soiled with grease, two of eight. Beer cooler far left from taps has standing water and debris in bottom. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-18: Time Extended

Dec 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 11

01B-13-4

Detail 24259200

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approximately 1 Quart of Sweet Baby Rays not refrigerated after opening in compliance with instructions on bottle. Owner discarded. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 24259206

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. make table; raw shrimp (46F - Cold Holding); raw burger (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken(44F - Cold Holding); moved to freezer for rapid chill. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 24259196

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24259202

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at bar had empty sanitizer bucket in it. Corrected On-Site

14-74-7

Detail 24259199

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Make table on cook line keeping raw meats at 48 F cold holding. Was set at level 4 increased to level 6. Do not use for temperature controlled foods until temp is below 41F.

06-09-1

Detail 24259203

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Six tuna steaks thawed in walk in cooler, when packaging stated remove prior to thawing. Owner discarded. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 24259205

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef did not have hair restraint on while preparing food. Corrected On-Site

36-01-4

Detail 24259204

Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Approximately 1/8" of oil on floor behind cook line. Repeat Violation

51-13-4

Detail 24259198

Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. No choking poster in establishment. Provided to owner. Corrective Action Taken

23-03-4

Detail 24259197

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter covers over fryers soiled with grease, two of eight. Beer cooler far left from taps has standing water and debris in bottom. Repeat Violation

21-12-4

Detail 24259201

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth in use at pizza make table, not stored in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On-Site

Jul 25, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 7Total: 13

35A-02-7

Detail 23903900

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen operator killed. Corrected On-Site

10-05-5

Detail 23903890

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Knife in water 124F

41-10-4

Detail 23903897

High Priority - Oven cleaner and comet stored on top of the dish machine. Grill cleaner and glass cleaner stored on shelf next to food. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23903895

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw ground beef over cooked chicken wings in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23903899

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at bar has black mold like substance, soda gun holster has build up as well. Server cleaned. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23903891

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand sink at bar, server replaced soap. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 23903889

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23903893

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Red cups at server station

16-03-4

Detail 23903898

Basic - Heavy accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

36-01-4

Detail 23903888

Basic - Heavy build up of grease behind cooking equipment.

23-03-4

Detail 23903896

Basic - Hood filters heavily soiled with grease.

22-08-4

Detail 23903892

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.

21-12-4

Detail 23903894

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Corrected On-Site

May 21, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

22-20-5

Detail 23784340

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

51-11-4

Detail 23784342

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Co2 tanks not secured in back storage area

42-01-4

Detail 23784341

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop hung up Corrected On-Site

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

53B-14-5

Detail 23385254

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

51-11-4

Detail 23385253

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Blue and white co2 tanks

29-49-6

Detail 23385252

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table on grill line

02D-01-5

Detail 23385251

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour on prep table labeled by cook Corrected On-Site

Jun 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 18, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

50-17-3

Detail 22814390

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-05-6

Detail 22814383

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in the walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22814382

Intermediate - 2 Spray bottles containing toxic substance not labeled. Bar Corrected On-Site

53A-01-7

Detail 22814385

Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Trevor no longer works Mark the owner is getting card.

22-02-4

Detail 22814386

Intermediate - Soda gun holster soiled at bar. Repeat Violation

06-09-1

Detail 22814389

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 22814384

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 22814387

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22814388

Basic - Soda gun holster soiled at the bar. Repeat Violation

Oct 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 22397066

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - 5+ Live, small flying insects under dish machine. Must be complied next unannounced per supervisor - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

22-49-4

Detail 22397063

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly in the bar, take glasses to dish pit in kitchen to be cleaned until bar dishwasher serviced Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Operator is waiting on part for repair, time extend til next unannounced inspection. Per Supervisor Christal Woods. Time Extended

29-28-4

Detail 22397065

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions: Water filter date 12-17-20 - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

36-32-5

Detail 22397064

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles shows water damage over dry storage - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 22397067

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler - From follow-up inspection 2023-10-26: Time Extended

Oct 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 10

35A-02-6

Detail 22376822

High Priority - 5+ Live, small flying insects under dish machine. Must be complied next unannounced per supervisor

22-49-4

Detail 22376816

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly in the bar, take glasses to dish pit in kitchen to be cleaned until bar dishwasher serviced Warning

29-37-4

Detail 22376820

High Priority - Spray hose at mop sink lower than flood rim of sink. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22376819

Intermediate - Soda guns at bar soiled

29-28-4

Detail 22376814

Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions: Water filter date 12-17-20

22-20-5

Detail 22376813

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

36-32-5

Detail 22376818

Basic - Ceiling tiles shows water damage over dry storage

14-11-5

Detail 22376817

Basic - Equipment in poor repair: Gaskets torn on reach-in cooler and walk-in cooler

31B-04-4

Detail 22376815

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink next to the ice machine

25-06-4

Detail 22376821

Basic - To go boxes over cook-line not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Corrected On-Site

May 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 8Total: 11

02C-03-5

Detail 21991450

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half. Walk in cooler Repeat Violation

02C-02-5

Detail 21991458

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes walk in cooler Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 21991453

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21991460

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Current

14-11-5

Detail 21991455

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gaskets make table

10-14-5

Detail 21991457

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

10-17-4

Detail 21991452

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Cookline make table and table stored in crack Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21991454

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

36-62-4

Detail 21991459

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21991451

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters Gaskets make table Repeat Violation

29-49-6

Detail 21991456

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Make table Repeat Violation

Aug 12, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 11Total: 12

02C-02-5

Detail 21272055

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Mashed potatoes and half and half walk in cooler

16-03-4

Detail 21272047

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

16-21-4

Detail 21272056

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

14-09-4

Detail 21272053

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Both boards cookline and salad station

12B-07-4

Detail 21272050

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site

10-14-5

Detail 21272049

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted

14-69-4

Detail 21272048

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

36-62-4

Detail 21272054

Basic - Light not functioning. Under hood fan Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21272058

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets sandwich cooler

29-49-6

Detail 21272057

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Back sandwich cooler

08B-12-5

Detail 21272052

Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozz sticks , chicken tenders. Walk in freezer Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21272051

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Mar 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 10Total: 14

12A-07-5

Detail 20959146

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Cook educated Corrected On-Site

03B-01-6

Detail 20959149

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Alfredo sauce 120° hot holding reheated to 169° Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20959143

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dump sink ice in sink

53B-14-5

Detail 20959142

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Stephanie nicki,

22-20-5

Detail 20959138

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat Violation

16-21-4

Detail 20959144

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

51-11-4

Detail 20959147

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

08B-38-4

Detail 20959148

Basic - Food stored on floor. Frying oil Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20959140

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 20959139

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

36-62-4

Detail 20959141

Basic - Light not functioning. 2 lights under hood fan

23-03-4

Detail 20959145

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

29-49-6

Detail 20959137

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Large sandwich cooler Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 20959136

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer Repeat Violation

Oct 15, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

22-02-4

Detail 20592432

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1)cutting boards-repeat 2)microwave 3)ice machine-repeat

31A-09-4

Detail 20592434

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Pork defrosting Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 20592436

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer spray bottle

16-03-4

Detail 20592437

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside and exterior of both warewashing machine.

23-24-4

Detail 20592435

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler and freezer doors

24-05-4

Detail 20592442

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice bucket

12B-07-4

Detail 20592431

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Educated Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20592433

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Chef

36-73-4

Detail 20592440

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Under all equipment in kitchen,prep area and bar area

22-08-4

Detail 20592441

Basic - Interior and exterior of pizza oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20592429

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1) piping and drain heavily soiled exterior of walk in cooler 2)drain in bar area

29-49-6

Detail 20592439

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Server station

08B-12-5

Detail 20592430

Basic - Stored food not covered. Several items in the walk in cooler

06-01-5

Detail 20592438

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen bag of pork defrosting at room temperature educated Corrected On-Site