Copacabana of Spring Hill
Last inspected: Sep 15, 2025
67
Score
Copacabana of Spring Hill appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Sep 15, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Observed accumulation of black” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Spring Hill restaurant, which scores around 83. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips are expired.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface (hood filters) observed to be soiled with grease.
23-03-4
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**
22-20-5
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**
22-08-4
Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available.
51-18-6
67
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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
08A-20-5
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
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
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
12B-13-4
70
Nov 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 3 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
67
Jan 24, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
95
Aug 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
70
Feb 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Aug 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Raw meat in grocery bag operator removed to cook. **Repeat Violation**
14-31-5
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**
22-43-4
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**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. In kitchen **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris. Fry baskets
22-02-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. On plastic containers
16-46-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. In kitchen by 3 compartment sink **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. Standing water in mop sink outside of back door. Plumber is coming today.
29-19-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. In kitchen above prep table, outlets. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Water softener salt (food) stored in a location that is not clean and dry. On floor behind front counter
08B-74-1
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
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**
40-06-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan hanging from ceiling in kitchen Bottom of door to kitchen
23-03-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Mens bathroom and kitchen.
36-64-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Copacabana of Spring Hill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Copacabana of Spring Hill on file is from Sep 15, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Copacabana of Spring Hill?
Across the inspection record, “observed accumulation of black” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Copacabana of Spring Hill.
How does Copacabana of Spring Hill compare to other restaurants in Spring Hill?
Copacabana of Spring Hill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Spring Hill average of 83.
Has Copacabana of Spring Hill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Copacabana of Spring Hill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Copacabana of Spring Hill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Copacabana of Spring Hill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Copacabana of Spring Hill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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