Copp Winery and Brewery
7855 W Gulf To Lake Hwy, Crystal River, FL 34429 · Permanent Food Service · License 1901439
What drove the grade
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 7 routine inspection1 high priority (fixed before it reopened Oct 7, 1 repeat), 1 intermediate (fixed before it reopened Oct 7), 4 basic (1 repeat)-12
- Emergency closure on Oct 7, reopened Oct 7Counts 20 for 30 days after reopening, 10 until 90 days, then nothing-10
- Safety score78
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 2 visitsRoutine inspection
- Follow-up visitOct 7, 2026 Reopened after closure
The inspector came back, found the problems fixed and allowed the business to reopen.
3 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat was still cited
Basic3
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Fan guards soiled with mold-like substance in beer cooler.
More time given
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
More time given
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area and near exit door in the dining area
More time given
- First visitOct 7, 2026 Emergency closure
Conditions were a danger to public health, so the business was ordered to close immediately. It can't reopen until an inspector confirms the problems are fixed.
6 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority1
Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.
Observed in storage room in front bar area containing unopened single service products and unused equipment, 2 rodent droppings on the floor and 2 rodent droppings on storage shelf. Operator swept, mopped and sanitized the shelving unit.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Intermediate1
Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Hand wash sink by outdoor pizza oven. Operator placed paper towels near sink.
Fixed on the spot
Basic4
Code 23, Non-food contact surfaces clean: Fan guards soiled with mold-like substance in beer cooler.
Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Standing water in floor drain in outdoor pizza oven area next to hand wash sink.
Did not observe employees walking through water pooled around drain as it is behind the pizza oven.
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Floors not constructed to be easily cleanable.
Kitchen floor has areas of tile that have been removed leaving textured concrete exposed
Ceiling shows damage or is in disrepair in kitchen area and near exit door in the dining area
Repeat violation
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Priority levels
- High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
- Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
- Basic Best practices and general upkeep.