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TAILGATORS SPORTS PUB

3501 N PONCE DE LEON BLVD STE AA, Saint Augustine FL 32084

Last inspected May 13, 2026 · 5 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats25
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA6502150
Grade history
FEB 24
FEB 25
JUN 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

4 inspections within 29 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found 3 flies by bar hand washing sink.
High priority/35A-02-7
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

May 13, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Live, small flying insects found 3 flies by bar hand washing sink.
High priority/35A-02-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Both tall reach in freezer an small white reach in freezer in bar area have ice buildup.
Basic/14-69-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave is soiled inside.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on tall reach in freezer by back door are soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
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Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Wet mop face down in mop sink. Person in charge discarded mop.
Basic/42-01-4
The state's own report →
Aug 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 19, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Current license expired June 1, 2025.
High priority/50-17-3
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. In women's restroom in storage cabinet, bathroom cleaners stored next to toilet paper. Employee moved toilet paper to shelf above.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Employee unable to provide certificate for any certified food manager.
Intermediate/53A-01-7/Warning
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. Employee unable to provide food handler training for two employees that have been employed longer than 60 days.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tile above right side of bar has hole in it. Also, ceiling tile above chairs at right of bar bowed down.
Basic/36-32-5
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under stand up freezer behind bar soiled.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave soiled with food debris and grease.
Basic/22-08-4
Open dumpster lid. On shared dumpster out back of establishment right lid open.
Basic/33-16-4
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed baskets and interior of fryer soiled with food debris.
Basic/22-08-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic bottles of water on floor near back door. Employee placed on shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on reach in freezers soiled with black/green mold like substance.
Basic/23-03-4

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.