COPPOLA'S BAR & GRILL AT THE HISTORIC SBI
7035 S HWY A1A · MELBOURNE BCH · Brevard County · FL 329513506
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Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
12A-07-4High Priority – Employee failed to wash hands before changing gloves and/or putting on gloves to work with food. Justin observed changing and putting on new gloves without washing his hands while working on hot line conducting different tasks. Reeducated Justin on proper handwashing procedures. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-09-4High Priority – Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Over 6 live ants observed on kitchen shelf next to triple sink, where spices are stored Over 6 live ants found on wall under window sill in kitchen next to 2 door reach in cooler
02C-01-4High Priority – Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Pasta salad prepared on 11/1 found inside 2 door reach in cooler. Justin discarded
35A-04-4High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Over 12 moist and 24 dry/hard droppings found on window sill in kitchen next to 2 door reach in cooler. Over 1 dozen hard dry droppings found along gas pipe behind cook line in kitchen Approx 6 hard dry droppings found on clean utensil storage shelf at end of cook line in kitchen
Basic 11
24-27-4Basic – Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. At front bar found strainer hanging next to hand wash sink **Corrected On-Site**
36-03-4Basic – Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Corner of wall at cove molding at doorway by triple sink found damaged
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found on shelf at cleaner storage shelf on side hallway in kitchen Approximately 4 dead roaches found on gas pipe and window sill in kitchen behind cook line in kitchen 1 dead roach found on floor in cleaning storage closet next to triple sink in kitchen
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Justin
23-25-4Basic – Heavy Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
36-31-4Basic – Hole in ceiling. Several holes in ceiling above cook line
36-24-5Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in kitchen under window sill and next to 2 door reach in cooler found cracked and with holes in it. Wall by kitchen entrance from dining room found with with hole and damage almond baseboard
36-47-5Basic – Hood heavily soiled with accumulated grease, dust or food debris. .
21-04-4Basic – In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
36-30-4Basic – Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Wall behind cook line in kitchen found with several open cracks and crevices and trim molding missing
36-27-5Basic – Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Behind cook line
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 8:09 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
6 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.