COPACABANA OF SPRING HILL
Based on 5 health inspections, COPACABANA OF SPRING HILL in SPRING HILL has earned a 2.8/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.
4193 Mariner Boulevard
Florida, 34609
Hernando County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★½☆☆ (2.8/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/15/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10933041
- 51-18-6:Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface (hood filters) observed to be soiled with grease.
- 22-20-5: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: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
- 11-27-4: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:Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips are expired.
Inspection Date: 5/30/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10719238
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
- 12B-13-4: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
- 08A-20-5: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: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
Inspection Date: 11/13/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8737838
- 35A-02-6: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: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: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
Inspection Date: 1/24/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8485166
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Inspection Date: 8/24/2023
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8358971
- 06-01-5: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.
- 35A-02-6: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: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