Maitland, Orange County

THE COPPER ROCKET PUB

106 LAKE AVENUE, Maitland, FL 32751

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 Intermediate
Apr 17, 2026
City
Maitland
County
Orange
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Apr 17, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 7Total: 10

22-02-4

Detail 24520718

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris Cut boards in kitchen are stained

16-37-1

Detail 24520716

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test strips, facility only has chlorine strips

41-17-4

Detail 24520720

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue glass cleaner in bottle not labeled by 3 compartment sink Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 24520713

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

50-09-4

Detail 24520722

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

14-09-4

Detail 24520715

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to boards in line

36-17-5

Detail 24520714

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in kitchen across from reach in cooler

05-09-4

Detail 24520717

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. No thermometer in unit in kitchen across from hot well

22-16-4

Detail 24520721

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Interior of bottom drawer of low boy on cooks line is soiled with food debris

14-17-4

Detail 24520719

Basic - Walk-in cooler with rust that has pitted the surface.

Dec 10, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

22-41-4

Detail 24243747

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use Dishwasher tested 0 ppm Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Dish machine is marked out of order and not in use - glassware is being hand washed Time Extended

22-02-4

Detail 24243748

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris to board on line Walk-in-cooler shelves soiled with food debris Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 24243749

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24243745

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

14-17-4

Detail 24243746

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2025-12-10: Time Extended

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

22-41-4

Detail 24161512

High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. In use Dishwasher tested 0 ppm Warning

41-10-4

Detail 24161510

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Grill cleaner and other chemicals stored next to food items in kitchen Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 24161516

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris to board on line Walk-in-cooler shelves soiled with food debris Repeat Violation

41-17-4

Detail 24161517

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 2 spray bottles with chemicals not labeled Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 24161514

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board on line Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 24161511

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cooks line Repeat Violation

22-08-4

Detail 24161513

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

29-08-4

Detail 24161509

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Outside mop sink is draining directly onto the ground Warning

14-17-4

Detail 24161515

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

Mar 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 6Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 23614710

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, Cut board on line has black staining

53B-13-5

Detail 23614708

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee was able to provide employee food safety

14-09-4

Detail 23614715

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable to board in kitchen Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 23614714

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Right side under cooking equipment soiled with old food debris

36-17-5

Detail 23614709

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Areas in kitchen broken floor tiles Repeat Violation

08B-38-4

Detail 23614713

Basic - Food stored on floor. Dry storage has cooking oil stored in the floor

10-20-4

Detail 23614712

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

14-17-4

Detail 23614711

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-07-6

Detail 23500287

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Restaurant Manager on staff since September - no other CFM for restaurant Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: As of date manager does not have Manager ServSafe Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 23500285

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

14-09-4

Detail 23500289

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 boards in kitchen have cut marks Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

14-11-5

Detail 23500288

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly, operator has a call into the company, machine not in use at time of inspection Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

35B-01-4

Detail 23500286

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 23500290

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked cooks line Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-24: Time Extended

Nov 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 9

53A-07-6

Detail 23372967

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager Restaurant Manager on staff since September - no other CFM for restaurant Warning

16-37-1

Detail 23372972

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

11-26-1

Detail 23372969

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with form Corrective Action Taken Warning

14-09-4

Detail 23372968

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. 2 boards in kitchen have cut marks Warning

14-11-5

Detail 23372971

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine at bar not working properly, operator has a call into the company, machine not in use at time of inspection Warning

35B-01-4

Detail 23372965

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation Warning

36-17-5

Detail 23372964

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles cracked cooks line Warning

14-38-4

Detail 23372970

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. 2 cracked lids in walk-in-cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

02D-01-5

Detail 23372966

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour in bins of labeled Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 22834595

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Chili, chicken wings, beef patties. Temperature 44-56.

03A-02-5

Detail 22834597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings 54-60f, beef patties 56f, and chicken 42-44f at cooler draw by cook line. Per operator draw was left open overnight. Cooler temp is 37f.

14-11-5

Detail 22834598

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use waiting for chemicals. Per operator using 3 compartment sink.

35B-01-4

Detail 22834594

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door to facility.

29-49-6

Detail 22834599

Basic - Standing water in bottom of walkin-cooler.

36-27-5

Detail 22834596

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled above pizza cooler.

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

11-27-4

Detail 22506775

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 operator with handout Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 22506777

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

11-26-1

Detail 22506780

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout, current employees working signed and dated form Corrective Action Taken

35B-01-4

Detail 22506778

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.

36-73-4

Detail 22506779

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under fryers

16-46-4

Detail 22506776

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

14-17-4

Detail 22506774

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Apr 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 4Total: 7

01B-01-4

Detail 21906564

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale.Coconut cream can Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21906568

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 3 live flying insects on chest freezer located at kitchen.

50-17-3

Detail 21906570

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

22-20-5

Detail 21906569

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

14-01-5

Detail 21906567

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food.Soufflé cup use to scoop coleslaw. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 21906566

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Ice build up on both chest freezers.

36-64-5

Detail 21906565

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment.Per operator one of the bathrooms is out of order.

Nov 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31B-03-4

Detail 21574973

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen Corrected On-Site

05-06-4

Detail 21574974

Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit.

14-01-5

Detail 21574971

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl in Pico Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21574972

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris

Jul 25, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-17-5

Detail 21218215

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in front of make table Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-25: Time Extended

Jul 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

53A-03-7

Detail 21199418

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time extended 7 days Time Extended

53B-14-5

Detail 21199419

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 21199417

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in front of make table Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-18: Time Extended

May 16, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

53A-03-7

Detail 21088767

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 21088769

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.

27-16-4

Detail 21088771

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Sink on cooks line. Manager fixed Corrected On-Site

32-12-5

Detail 21088768

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.

36-17-5

Detail 21088770

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. in front of make table Repeat Violation

Dec 6, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

41-10-4

Detail 20705063

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of cleaner hanging on shelf next to clean utensils.

29-34-4

Detail 20705069

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Hose Bibb located next to dry storage.

22-02-4

Detail 20705068

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting boards on make line. Can opener

22-20-5

Detail 20705067

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

24-26-4

Detail 20705065

Basic - Clean equipment/utensils not stored at least 6 inches above the floor. To go containers stored on floor in dry storage area.

35B-01-4

Detail 20705066

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door open.

36-17-5

Detail 20705064

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair at the back door, In front of make line