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TAPLOW PUB

1916 PERFECT DR, Port St Lucie FL 34986 · (561)467-1300

Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 10 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats100
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA6602173
Grade history
JUL 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
MAY 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco meat 49F cold holding, beef cooked 87F cooling, soup 49-50F cold holding, salad 52F ambient cooling. Per staff, door was open this morning from a delivery. Manager is actively rapid cooling walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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Inspection history

10 visits, newest first

Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 8, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw whole beef vacuum packaged on site dated 4/30. Found on cook line. 9 portions still frozen.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning/Return visit May 8, 2026 · Time Extended
May 7, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco meat 49F cold holding, beef cooked 87F cooling, soup 49-50F cold holding, salad 52F ambient cooling. Per staff, door was open this morning from a delivery. Manager is actively rapid cooling walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw whole beef vacuum packaged on site dated 4/30. Found on cook line. 9 portions still frozen.
Intermediate/03G-50-1/Warning
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of plum tomatoes. Chef removed from shelf.
High priority/01B-01-4/Corrective Action Taken
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Meatloaf prepared on Saturday per Chef. Manager dated.
Intermediate/02C-02-5/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system. Chef called to get replaced.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 25, 2025Inspection 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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Light not functioning.2 light bulbs under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under cutting boards.
Basic/14-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Dec 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some
Intermediate/01C-03-4
Food stored on floor. Bulk oil
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 31, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Shredded cheddar cheese 59f cold holding, shredded cheese 60f cold holding, ground beef 59f cold holding, queso 60f cold holding, coleslaw 50f cold holding, cut melon 53f cold holding, cut tomatoes 49f cold holding, cut tomatoes 50f cold holding, cooked sausage 53f cold holding, shredded mozzarella 50f cold holding, feta 52f cold holding, liquid egg whites 50f cold holding. Manager had employee discard all items.
High priority/01B-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shredded cheddar cheese 59f cold holding, shredded cheese 60f cold holding, ground beef 59f cold holding, queso 60f cold holding, coleslaw 50f cold holding, cut melon 53f cold holding, cut tomatoes 49f cold holding, cut tomatoes 50f cold holding, cooked sausage 53f cold holding, shredded mozzarella 50f cold holding, feta 52f cold holding, liquid egg whites 50f cold holding. TCS products were stored in cooler overnight. No products were prepared today. Manager had employee discard all TCS products out of temp on site.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
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. Reach in cooler was turned off at one point. It was serviced, no other issues found. Digital ambient thermometer reads 37f.
Basic/14-74-7/Corrected On-Site
Light not functioning. 1 light bulb out under hood system.
Basic/36-62-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked pasta
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
Basic/22-20-5/Corrected On-Site
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Has new cutting boards and replaced them
Basic/14-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on line washed sticker not removed chef rewashed and took off sticker
Basic/08B-39-4/Corrected On-Site

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.