Port St. Lucie, St. Lucie County

TAIL-GATORS BREWS AND GRILL

1500 NW COURTYARD CIR, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

FoodSeating
Latest violations
9
2 High Priority
Mar 27, 2026
City
Port St. Lucie
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
16

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Mar 27, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 5Basic: 2Total: 9

09-01-4

Detail 24474032

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Bar Manager picked up sliced lime for garnish with bare hands. Education provided. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24474031

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Sanitizer bottle hanging off shelf for single service items. Server removed. Corrected On-Site

31A-11-4

Detail 24474039

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Plastic container on cooks line. Near dish pit - has cleaning utensils inside of it. Cook removed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

11-26-1

Detail 24474035

Intermediate - 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. Tony. Signed. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24474034

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Michaela.

31B-06-4

Detail 24474036

Intermediate - Soap dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense soap. Next to prep sink.

41-17-4

Detail 24474037

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Sanitizer at bar.

23-03-4

Detail 24474038

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Salamander on cooks line is lined with dust.

29-11-4

Detail 24474033

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand washing sink at end of cook line near microwaves. Leaks when turned on from pipe.

Nov 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-02-4

Detail 24164172

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

31A-11-4

Detail 24164170

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Brushes. Removed. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 24164168

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Corrected On-Site

40-06-5

Detail 24164173

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and personal employee drink on bar mat in bar. Removed by employee. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 24164171

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket of pretzel cooler.

22-16-4

Detail 24164169

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior has accumulation of leftover food debris in bottom of Fry cooler.

Jun 9, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 11

35A-02-7

Detail 23815540

High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found. Under three compartment sink. Manager actively removing. Next unannounced. Corrective Action Taken

29-34-4

Detail 23815541

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For blue hose on cooks line.

31B-02-4

Detail 23815536

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At second bar sink. Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 23815539

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23815535

Intermediate - 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. For J.R.

36-34-5

Detail 23815538

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near office. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 23815534

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line where tile is cracked. Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23815533

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.

14-69-4

Detail 23815537

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 23815532

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server ice bin. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 23815531

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Corrected On-Site

Jan 17, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 12Total: 17

35A-02-6

Detail 23485502

High Priority - 1 dead small insects in bar area. Employee removed. Employee melted ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin. Corrected On-Site

41-07-4

Detail 23485501

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

01B-13-4

Detail 23485513

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Ice in ice bin due to dead fly. Employee is melting ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23485503

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, oven

31B-02-4

Detail 23485514

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Battery dead by dish area Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23485510

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. And make sure to leave handle above product as well Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23485511

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line. Employee cleaned. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23485512

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By office

24-05-4

Detail 23485500

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware

24-08-4

Detail 23485506

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrected On-Site

14-11-5

Detail 23485504

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not working, no tcs foods stored in unit.

36-22-4

Detail 23485509

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep tableand soda station in kitchen.

14-69-4

Detail 23485508

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

05-09-4

Detail 23485499

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers on cook line

31B-04-4

Detail 23485505

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area Corrected On-Site

21-14-4

Detail 23485507

Basic - Soiled cloths, linen, aprons, coats, or other uniform apparel not kept in a suitable container prior to laundering. Stored on hood Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23485498

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 6, 2024

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 5, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 14

35A-02-6

Detail 23032380

High Priority - 15 live, small flying insects near dishwasher by detergents and sanitizers. 1 Live, small flying insects in bar area. Admin Complaint

14-15-4

Detail 23032390

High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Trash bags being used to store dry seasonings in bulk containers. Manager removed trash bags from containers. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23032384

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw shrimp 47f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding, raw chicken 47f cold holding, raw shrimp 48f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23032388

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw shrimp 47f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding, raw chicken 47f cold holding, raw shrimp 48f cold holding, raw Maui 47f cold holding. Manager stated food most likely has been prepared since Friday/ Saturday and was cooler since over the weekend. Manager will has discarded items. Manager will also monitor under grill Bain Marie unit. Recommend not to store food unless thermometer is reading 41f or below. Above unit, tcs food found in temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-02-4

Detail 23032392

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade has leftover onions.

31A-11-4

Detail 23032382

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink near drink station area. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 23032393

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Black substance in ice machine at bar. Corrected On-Site

23-24-4

Detail 23032386

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing cooler 2 door handles and door soiled. Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 23032391

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of fryers.

36-24-5

Detail 23032383

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall where tv was mounted in lobby.

36-62-4

Detail 23032381

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb under vent system. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23032387

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in walk in freezer.

33-31-5

Detail 23032389

Basic - Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Unused cold holding salad station unit still connected in kitchen. Being used for other purposes, employee towels and belongings. No food stored. Standing refrigerator next to sauté/ stove. No food stored inside.

42-01-4

Detail 23032385

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Corrected On-Site

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

51-11-4

Detail 22703683

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

31B-04-4

Detail 22703684

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign on cookline. Corrected On-Site

12B-13-4

Detail 22703682

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee drinks on top shelf of reach in cooler, manager relocated to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site

Oct 5, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 26, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22315579

High Priority - 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. Bar area machine is 0ppm. Must use three compartment sink or dishmachine in back until nit meet proper ppm. Repeat Violation Warning

29-42-4

Detail 22315581

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter added no vacuum breaker on hose side Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 22315578

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine

14-09-4

Detail 22315580

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

10-20-4

Detail 22315583

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 22315582

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At service station behind bar area

Feb 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 3Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 21759419

High Priority - 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. In bar 0 ppm. Reran 100ppm Corrected On-Site

35A-02-6

Detail 21759418

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in storage area

29-42-4

Detail 21759421

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Splitter no vacuum breaker removed hose Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 21759423

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

29-18-4

Detail 21759422

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On line

10-20-4

Detail 21759420

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 21207016

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21207017

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle at server station Corrected On-Site

16-23-4

Detail 21207015

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

24-08-4

Detail 21207014

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Corrective Action Taken

10-20-4

Detail 21207013

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

29-11-4

Detail 20964050

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located at hand sink in dish area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-03-29: Time Extended

Jan 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 8

22-02-4

Detail 20815082

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener . Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 20815086

Intermediate - 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.

41-17-4

Detail 20815084

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 20815083

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 20815085

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Corrected On-Site

33-11-4

Detail 20815088

Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster.

29-11-4

Detail 20815087

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Located at hand sink in dish area.

02D-01-5

Detail 20815081

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Sep 9, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

29-34-4

Detail 20495328

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.

22-02-4

Detail 20495326

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Food slicer Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 20495327

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Items stored in sink . Corrected On-Site

31B-03-4

Detail 20495324

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 20495331

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Corrected On-Site

16-21-4

Detail 20495330

Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.

13-03-4

Detail 20495323

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.

24-08-4

Detail 20495329

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

02D-01-5

Detail 20495325

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

Jul 28, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 22, 2021

Food-Licensing Inspection

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

50-08-7

Detail 20365468

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/

51-16-7

Detail 20365467

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. 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.