COOPERS CHOPHOUSE

Name: COOPERS CHOPHOUSE
Address: 30 ROYAL PALM PT, VERO BEACH, FL, 32960, US
Rating: 29.7

30 ROYAL PALM PT, VERO BEACH, FL 32960

License #4100616

🥩 Steakhouse ℹ️

29.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

February 9, 2026 · 12 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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COOPERS CHOPHOUSE in VERO BEACH currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 29.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 13 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on February 9, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 107 total violations — 15 critical, 31 major, 61 minor.

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The latest inspection on February 9, 2026 shows 12 observation rows: 2 critical, 2 major, and 8 minor.

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Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour bin. Chef put in place scoop with handle
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Tuna thawed in packaging. Chef discarded
[16-55-4] Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Bar dishwasher is not working due to plumbing issue. Machine is turned off and operator is using main dish machine
[40-06-5] Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Jacket, drinks and chargers on prep tables on cooks line. Items were moved
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Cook line and dish pit area. Emailed sign to operator . Signs were posted
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have grease
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line make table
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw egg yolks over mustard in walk in
[01B-13-4] Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition.
[01C-05-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has food buildup on blade.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Oyster bar ice bin deflector shield
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In flour bin
[06-09-1] Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Sea bass in walk in cooler no longer frozen
[14-09-4] Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On cooks line make table
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in walk-in freezer and reach in freezer
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Salad cooler and cook line cooler
[22-41-4] Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Reading 0ppm. Manager swapped chemicals. Still reading 0ppm. Bar reading 0ppm
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw burgers over fish in cook line drawers
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. From 9/21- lobster bisque and clam chowder, Manager threw away
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[14-01-5] Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used as scoop in flour bin
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Hotel pans
[10-06-5] In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. In frozen spinach
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
[29-49-6] Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. On cooks line
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Spinach in freezer
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Clam chowder 46° in walk in cooler. Operator stated items were in cooler overnight.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Clam chowder 46°. In closed containers in cooler overnight
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Salad cooler double panned: blue cheese crumbles (50F - Cold Holding); feta cheese (50F - Cold Holding) cut tomatoes 50°- operator stated that items were stocked 2 hours ago. Advised to rapid chill Walk in cooler #2: shrimp 44°, cooked potatoes 44°. Items on speed rack. Clam chowder 46°. Operator stated in cooler overnight Operator stated they were moved moved out of way for delivery. Advised rapid chill
[01C-03-4] Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
[51-16-7] No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Operator replaced fryer and put in stove.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. For employees who have not gone through food handler training
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Degreaser