TAIL GATORS BREWS AND GRILL
464 SW PORT ST LUCIE BLVD UNIT 108, Port St Lucie FL 34953 · (772) 879-2700
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
NOV 24
APR 25
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am. Cook discarded.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2017000469 | Nov 10, 2016 | Jan 19, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate10 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
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. 0 ppm. Reran and primed and found at 50 ppm.
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. 1 employee. Education provided and employee washed hands.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked meatloaf. Employee dated.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
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Ceiling tile missing in dining area. Due to ceiling leak. Operator has cautioned the area and called to get fixed.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Prep area.
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Unable to run main dish washer at this time. Please set up 3 bay sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Education provided. Employee removed.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Expo wall.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Operator removed.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Employee started to removed.
Standing water in floor drain/floor drain draining very slowly. In dish pit floor drain. Per Operator, plumber is on their way.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes. Cook discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Mac and cheese and mashed potatoes reheating started at 11am per Cook. Found at 1:40 pm. Cook discarded.
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.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Manager fixed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Cook.
Equipment in poor repair. Door of reach in make table cooler. Hinges has been ordered and waiting for delivery.
Aug 15, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Aug 7, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 12 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer at Bar not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 0 ppm. Reran 2x and primed. Please use dishwasher in kitchen.
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. Kitchen Manager date marked.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Black plastic container in hand washing sink at bar. Server fixed.
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. T.M. signed.
1 Dead roaches on premises. In kitchen. Kitchen Manager removed.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling tile missing. Or moved in storage room.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Both Exit doors in back of restaurant.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cook line.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar. Server fixed.
Light not functioning. 1 bulb under hood.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filter over fryers.
Apr 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
5 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am. Found on cooling rack. Cook discarded.
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. Found at 0 ppm. Changed out sanitizer and primed and reran 2x. Still found at 0 ppm. Manager placed another sanitizer solution bottle. Reprimed and reran found at 100 ppm.
In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook changed out water.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am. Cook discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill coolers raw shrimp 49F cold holding, raw fish 51F cold holding, raw bacon 51F cold holding, raw chicken 50F cold holding. Determined sitting out for less than 4 hours. Reviewed temp log. Staff removed and placed all items in freezer to rapid chill. rechecked 2nd temp raw shrimp 31F cold holding, raw bacon 41F cold holding, raw fish 42F cold holding.
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am, found on cooling rack, cooling at room temperature.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. J.T. Hired in January '25.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Grill coolers. Ambient digital temperature reads at 50F-53F.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door across from beer cooler.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Nov 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Informed Manager.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. In dish machine room under table.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Where cracked tile is found in kitchen near hand washing sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of kitchen hand washing sink.
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door. Door handle of the server reach in cooler.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under kitchen equipment. Floor in bottom of walk in freezer.
Food stored on floor. One container of Oil in dry storage. Informed manager.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, the dish machine racks are heavy soiled.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple case produce stored above RTE foods in walk cooler. Informed Manger.
Oct 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
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Slicer soiled with old food debris.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pan above food full of water due to condensation line dripping.
Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cell phone chargers on the prep tables.
Floor drain at the bar soiled.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fryer
Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to prep sink
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar.
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.