Spring Hill, Hernando County

COPACABANA OF SPRING HILL

4193 MARINER BLVD, Spring Hill, FL 34609

FoodSeating
Latest violations
6
2 Intermediate
Sep 15, 2025
City
Spring Hill
County
Hernando
Status
Closed
Inspections
9

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.

Sep 15, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

11-27-4

Detail 24034656

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided the operator with the DBPR HR form 5030-104. The operator posted. Corrected On-Site

16-37-1

Detail 24034658

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips are expired.

51-18-6

Detail 24034660

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.

23-03-4

Detail 24034659

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface (hood filters) observed to be soiled with grease.

22-20-5

Detail 24034657

Basic - Observed accumulation of black and green mold-like substance inside the ice machine, particularly around the ice dispenser area. The substance is not in contact with the ice. The ice machine is currently broken, and the operator is using purchased ice. Advised the operator to thoroughly clean the ice machine before adding any new ice. Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24034655

Basic - The interior of both microwaves in the kitchen had an accumulation of grease and food debris. The operator cleaned both microwaves. Corrected On-Site

May 30, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-20-5

Detail 23799639

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken stored above raw beef in reach in cooler in kitchen

02C-03-5

Detail 23799642

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. Milk in front counter reach in cooler opened 5/28

22-20-5

Detail 23799641

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

12B-13-4

Detail 23799640

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler in kitchen area

Nov 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 23353899

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 3 live small flying insects in dining area, women's bathroom, and front wait station area.

08A-20-5

Detail 23353898

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored over container of raw beef in reach-in cooler in kitchen. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 23353897

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink in front wait station area with a knife and spoon stored in base of sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

Jan 24, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

22-20-5

Detail 22587770

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

Aug 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 22240197

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 2 flies in wait station area not landing on any food contact surfaces.

08A-05-6

Detail 22240199

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food in single door vertical reach-in cooler. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked beans. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

06-01-5

Detail 22240198

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw beef frozen to the touch sitting out on prep table in the kitchen. Discussed with operator proper thawing techniques.

Feb 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

41-05-4

Detail 21746048

High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid stored on floor next to bag in the box station. Employee removed from establishment. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21746046

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Operator has appointment scheduled for cleaning.

36-64-5

Detail 21746045

Basic - Objectionable odors in men and women's bathroom. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

25-05-4

Detail 21746047

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed plastic and cardboard containers of single service items like silverware and cups stored on floor in front service area. Employee moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 9Total: 14

14-31-5

Detail 21237488

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in grocery bag operator removed to cook. Repeat Violation

22-43-4

Detail 21237495

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink quaternary ammonium 0 ppm from dispenser, operator Corrected with chlorine sanitizer, 50 ppm Repeat Violation

08A-04-5

Detail 21237489

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw pork and beef over plantains in vertical cooler in kitchen, operator moved meat to bottom Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-02-4

Detail 21237491

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets

31B-02-4

Detail 21237494

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 21237482

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

40-06-5

Detail 21237485

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on bag of rice, phone on shelf, operator moved to front counter Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21237493

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan hanging from ceiling in kitchen Bottom of door to kitchen

36-64-5

Detail 21237492

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom and kitchen.

16-46-4

Detail 21237490

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers

24-18-4

Detail 21237487

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In kitchen by 3 compartment sink Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 21237484

Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in mop sink outside of back door. Plumber is coming today.

36-27-5

Detail 21237483

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen above prep table, outlets. Repeat Violation

08B-74-1

Detail 21237486

Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On floor behind front counter

Mar 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 10

14-31-5

Detail 20913312

High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw chicken in to go bag.

50-17-2

Detail 20913313

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

08A-05-6

Detail 20913317

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler, raw beef over cooked pork and cut vegetables, operator moved to bottom Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 20913321

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pork chops thawing in hand wash sink in Kitchen, operator removed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

12B-07-4

Detail 20913314

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Beverages on chest freezer, and over food in kitchen Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20913319

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

08B-38-4

Detail 20913316

Basic - Food stored on floor. Behind front counter, fry oil on floor, operator moved to kitchen Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 20913318

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving in kitchen

24-18-4

Detail 20913320

Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. By 3 compartment sink, spoons and ladles not handles up

36-27-5

Detail 20913315

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen, wall and outlet by p table

Jul 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 8

35A-02-6

Detail 20330317

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 2 flies at front counter

01B-02-5

Detail 20330313

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. sliced ham 65°, Swiss cheese 65°

03A-02-5

Detail 20330319

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In lift operator single door cooler in kitchen- sliced ham 65°, Swiss cheese 65, operator discarded

31A-11-4

Detail 20330320

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chicken thawing in hand wash sink , operator moved to; cutting board, pitcher in hand wash sink at front counter, operator removed Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 20330315

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Purse on chest freezer in kitchen, wallet on slicer, moved to fron counter Corrected On-Site

14-11-4

Detail 20330314

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket on vertical cooler in kitchen torn White freezer exterior rusted

08B-38-4

Detail 20330318

Basic - Food stored on floor. Potatoes under counter, operator moved to shelf, fry oil by front counter. Corrected On-Site** Corrective Action Taken

08B-63-4

Detail 20330316

Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Open milk, styrofoam containers of flan in cooler in dining room on way to bathroom, operator will move to cooler behind counter.