TAILGATORZ SPORTS BAR AND GRILL
3411 S RIDGEWOOD AVE, Edgewater FL 32141 · 386-410-4783
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 10 visits since September 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 next to microwave across from fryers - 4 on top of hot water heater - approximately 20 under three compartment sink in kitchen - 7 in the bar on the floor, bag in the box soda area
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,320
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2023052876 | Sep 5, 2023 | Nov 6, 2023 | $800 |
| 4--2022032808 | May 6, 2022 | Aug 5, 2022 | $200 |
| 4--2017015973 | Feb 21, 2017 | Aug 3, 2017 | $320 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 11 findingsThe state's own report →
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Bacon jam made in house with cooked onions dated 7/12 to 8/2
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Club meat and Italian meat 7/9 Chili 7/9
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Greater than 400 ppm quat Corrected to 200 ppm
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open half gallons of milk in the bar walk in cooler
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Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Wings and chicken breast. Emailed to operator and printed
No plan review submitted and approved - new ice machine added outside. Ice machine for icing beer. 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/.
Partially cooked raw animal food is not separated from ready-to-eat food. Wings over sauces in walk in cooler
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. In walk in cooler
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Used save a days from previous day on the line. Operator discarded
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Spoons and containers on the line
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar Water spray bottle
Nov 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 150 ppm quat. Employee added tablets, rechecked, and 200 ppm was reached
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced cheese 48F top of cookline cooler. Advised to use deep metal pans and keep covered
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Emailed to operator
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cookline cooler gaskets
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. A couple of employees on duty
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Issued and posted
Single-service articles improperly stored. Bag of boats on the floor in the dry storage trailer
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Next to ice machine, side of walk in cooler, hot water heater area
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On cutting board
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large while container
Jul 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Fly bait store open in disposable boats in the outdoor bar. Manufacturer directions include not using in food storage, prep, service areas
Large amount of grease pooling on the ground, on the walls and surrounding exterior ares, outside hood exhaust area
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in cooler on the cookline, shelving and gaskets Interior bottom true freezer outside back door Light buildup soda gun outdoor bar
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. Employee on duty
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Large amount of grease/old food on the floor, cookline Outdoor bar
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer outside
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - Interior and lid area, outdoor bar cooler - shelving in the kitchen on the cookline, exterior microwave, under cooking equipment, sides of fryers
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Keg cooler with mixers sitting in water
Jan 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Spray sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Bar, greater than 400 ppm quat
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooled wings for, previous day stored on top of cooling wings made just prior to inspection 42-48F. Employees moved cooled wings and uncovered cooling wings
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. New bartender working 3rd shift
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. Mercadi
Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cookline
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Over Frigidaire freezer in back room
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Grease, cookline fryer area
Grease on the ground where hood systems exhaust comes out on the back of the building
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Cover for bottled beer in the bar
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Cookline
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Approximately 100 ppm Quaternary corrected to 300 ppm. Brand allows 200-400 ppm.
Jul 26, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Grease on the ground, exterior, where hood system drips.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving
Jul 24, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cookline cooler stocked after lunch: opened canned mushrooms 45F, ham 46F, turkey 49F, shredded cheese 53F, tomatoes 49F and 52F, burgers 46F, sliced cheese 52F - walk in cooler overnight wings 47-50F, sour cream 46-47F, cheese 46F, ham 43F, deli meat 44F, tomatoes 46F, burgers 44F, ground beef 44F See stop sale
Grease on the ground, exterior, where hood system drips.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline
Jul 23, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - Cookline cooler stocked after lunch: opened canned mushrooms 45F, ham 46F, turkey 49F, shredded cheese 53F, tomatoes 49F and 52F, burgers 46F, sliced cheese 52F - walk in cooler overnight wings 47-50F, sour cream 46-47F, cheese 46F, ham 43F, deli meat 44F, tomatoes 46F, burgers 44F, ground beef 44F See stop sale
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cook used hand sink to fill squeeze bottle of water.
Food stored on floor. Container of sugar next to ice machine
Grease on the ground, exterior, where hood system drips.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer with chips and tater tot's
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Wire shelving
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Cookline
Nov 9, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Partially cooked wings cooked previous day and stored in walk in cooler overnight 44-50F. See stop sale. Discussed methods for proper cooling with employees and operator
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Ziplock raw steak over ziplock bologna, white freezer near back door
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
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. New employees with no food handler training
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris/grease/residue. - Fryer area - Outside bar under bar top - under hood area, large improvement from previous inspection but residue still present.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Oven doors
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm corrected to 200 ppm quat
Sep 6, 2023□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Grease dripping onto the ground and into containers from hood system.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.heavy grease/food, fryer area
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior bar cooler, outdoor bar, soiled with standing rusty water - interior bottom of outdoor double freezer
Sep 5, 2023■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 15 violations recorded, 6 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
6 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wings par cooked previous day 48F in the middle and 42F at the edge.
Grease dripping onto the ground and into containers from hood system.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over potatoes, white freezer near three compartment sink
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. - 1 next to microwave across from fryers - 4 on top of hot water heater - approximately 20 under three compartment sink in kitchen - 7 in the bar on the floor, bag in the box soda area
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 77F sitting out on cookline
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2 gallon milk in the bar walk in cooler
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind outdoor bar
Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Thermometers in dirty container
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.heavy grease/food, fryer area
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near three compartment sink
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - interior bar cooler, outdoor bar, soiled with standing rusty water - interior bottom of outdoor double freezer
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large plastic container
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.