KOPPER KITCHEN
5562 CENTRAL AVE · ST. PETERSBURG · Pinellas County · FL 33707
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
22-42-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Chlorine 0ppm, operator got proper sanitizer, retested at 100 PPM) **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Dish machine sanitizer testing at 0PPM chlorine. Operator set up 3 compartment sink, sanitize compartment tested at 50PPM. Operator has been advised to discontinue use of dish machine until it has been repaired and is properly sanitizing, and to test it at least once daily thereafter to ensure proper sanitization. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
12A-09-4High Priority – – From initial inspection : High Priority – Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Line cook used gloved hands to check cell phone, proceeded to engage in food handling with no glove change. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Line cook changed gloves with no hand wash. Washed hands after being instructed. **Time Extended** **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 1
22-02-4Intermediate – – From initial inspection : Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -cutting boards on prep tables heavily stained and grooved, no longer cleanable. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
Basic 12
23-24-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. -Microwave in kitchen **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-37-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, and warewashing areas. Wood slat ceilings throughout kitchen, rough ceiling over dry storage in kitchen, acoustic ceiling over dry storage in storage room outside restaurant. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
24-27-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. -Stack of clean plates stored next to hand wash sink under paper towel dispenser, exposed to splash. Operator moved plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: Stack of clean plates once again being stored next to hand wash sink at kitchen entrance, under paper towels. Splashing observed. Operator removed, cleaned and sanitized dishes. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Dead roaches on premises. -2 dead roaches behind stove in prep kitchen -2 dead roaches under dry storage by back kitchen door -1 dead roaches behind prep cooler in far left cooler of kitchen near water heater -1 dead roaches under under 3 compartment sink Operator cleaned and sanitized all areas. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: 1 dead roach under dry storage racks near prep kitchen 2 dead roaches under shelf with stand mixer in prep kitchen 3 dead roaches under dry storage shelf with hot box near stove in prep kitchen Operator cleaned all areas. **Time Extended** **Corrected On-Site**
36-73-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in walk in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
33-19-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
36-34-5Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Hood system soiled with accumulation of grease. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
23-03-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Reach in freezer on cook line gaskets soiled with black residue **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
33-16-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Open dumpster lid. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
21-10-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Soiled dry wiping cloth in use on cook line. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
38-04-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in cooler. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
14-17-4Basic – – From initial inspection : Basic – Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning** – From follow-up inspection 2025-11-19: **Time Extended**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 17, 2026 8:32 AM.
Violation category totals
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2 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.