TAILGATER SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
7135 STATE ROAD 52 STE 201,209,210, Hudson FL 34667 · 727-233-6193
Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 6 visits since March 2024
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections trending down, 12 points off where it started.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided the operator with DBPR Form HR 5030-281. The operator posted.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 bottle in the kitchen and 2 bottles in the bar area. The operator labeled the bottles.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. 3 tanks in the kitchen not secured.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. 1 employee in the kitchen.
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Food stored on floor. A bucket on the ground in the walk in cooler. The operator moved the bucket.
Interior of the microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. The fan guards in the walk in cooler soiled with mold-like substance.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. The hand sink by the ice bin leaks from the pipe when the faucet is turned on.
Sep 18, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled: The cutting board is soiled with a mold-like substance and has deep grooves. A slime- or mold-like substance was observed on the interior door gaskets of the reach-in cooler, as well as inside the reach-in freezer in the kitchen. The operator cleaned the interiors of both reach-in units.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand sink by the ice bin had a bucket in it. The operator moved the bucket out of the hand sink.
No paper towels or hand drying device provided at the handwash sink by the ice bin. Operator supplied paper towels at the hand sink.
No soap provided at the handwashing sink by the ice bin. Operator corrected by supplying soap.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of grease/food debris. The operator cleaned the interior of the microwave.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. The shelving unit by the cook line area has ripped foil on the shelf.
Mar 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon stored over cooked beef in two door reach-in cooler in back storage area.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened container of dairy stored in cooler in bar area. Employee voluntarily discarded.
Handwash sink plumbing in disrepair. Observed handwash sink with 130F with no working cold water. Operator was able to repair by end of the inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwash sink on cook line with a bowl stored inside of handwash sink. Employee moved.
Dec 30, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority4 Intermediate0 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over lettuce and raw fish stored over opened package of hot dogs in reach-in coolers in back storage room. Items not in original commercially sealed packaging. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink removed from dishwashing area to the left of the three compartment sink. Operator removed when installing a larger three compartment sink. Plumber is scheduled to re-install. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification and no other certified food service manager employed at this location. No proof of manager certification for any manager at time of inspection. Two managers at establishment, Edgardo C. and Arnold C.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Missing food handler training Marilyn, Bridgette, Jolene, Haylee, and Kaylee.
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. Discussed with operator and provided form via email. Missing for employees Marilyn, Bridgette, Jolene, Haylee, and Kaylee.
Mar 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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