TAIL-GATORS BREWS AND GRILL
1500 NW COURTYARD CIR, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · 772.446.9333
Last inspected Mar 27, 2026 · 9 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
JAN 25
JUN 25
NOV 25
MAR 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
15 live, small flying insects near dishwasher by detergents and sanitizers. 1 Live, small flying insects in bar area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2024060174 | Aug 5, 2024 | Jan 9, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Mar 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 9 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar Manager picked up sliced lime for garnish with bare hands. Education provided.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle hanging off shelf for single service items. Server removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container on cooks line. Near dish pit - has cleaning utensils inside of it. Cook removed.
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. Tony. Signed.
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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. Michaela.
Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to prep sink.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salamander on cooks line is lined with dust.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at end of cook line near microwaves. Leaks when turned on from pipe.
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brushes. Removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and personal employee drink on bar mat in bar. Removed by employee.
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of pretzel cooler.
Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of leftover food debris in bottom of Fry cooler.
Jun 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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1 Live, small flying insects found. Under three compartment sink. Manager actively removing. Next unannounced.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For blue hose on cooks line.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At second bar sink.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. For J.R.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near office.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line where tile is cracked.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server ice bin.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar.
Jan 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate12 Basic
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1 dead small insects in bar area. Employee removed. Employee melted ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin.
Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack. Employee removed.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice bin due to dead fly. Employee is melting ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, oven
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Battery dead by dish area
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. And make sure to leave handle above product as well
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line. Employee cleaned.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By office
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not working, no tcs foods stored in unit.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep tableand soda station in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers on cook line
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area
Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Stored on hood
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Aug 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 5, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 14 violations recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate8 Basic
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15 live, small flying insects near dishwasher by detergents and sanitizers. 1 Live, small flying insects in bar area.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Trash bags being used to store dry seasonings in bulk containers. Manager removed trash bags from containers.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp 47f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding, raw chicken 47f cold holding, raw shrimp 48f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 47f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding, raw chicken 47f cold holding, raw shrimp 48f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding. Manager stated food most likely has been prepared since Friday/ Saturday and was cooler since over the weekend. Manager will has discarded items. Manager will also monitor under grill Bain Marie unit. Recommend not to store food unless thermometer is reading 41f or below. Above unit, tcs food found in temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade has leftover onions.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink near drink station area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance in ice machine at bar.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing cooler 2 door handles and door soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of fryers.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall where tv was mounted in lobby.
Light not functioning. 1 bulb under vent system.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in walk in freezer.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cold holding salad station unit still connected in kitchen. Being used for other purposes, employee towels and belongings. No food stored. Standing refrigerator next to sauté/ stove. No food stored inside.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign on cookline.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks on top shelf of reach in cooler, manager relocated to bottom shelf.
Oct 5, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 26, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Bar area machine is 0ppm. Must use three compartment sink or dishmachine in back until nit meet proper ppm.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added no vacuum breaker on hose side
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At service station behind bar area
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.