Tail Gators Brews and Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
52
Score
Inspectors have visited Tail Gators Brews and Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. Tail Gators Brews and Grill was last inspected on Jan 27, 2026. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “stop sale issued on time/temperature control”, showing up two times.
Restaurants in Port St. Lucie average 81, so Tail Gators Brews and Grill trails the local norm. Taken together, the history suggests a facility that has struggled with consistency.
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Inspections
2
Critical latest
2
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
52
Aug 15, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
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Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-15: **Complied**
22-20-5
95
Aug 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
43
Apr 22, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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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. Found at 0 ppm. Changed out sanitizer and primed and reran 2x. Still found at 0 ppm. Manager placed another sanitizer solution bottle. Reprimed and reran found at 100 ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Cook changed out water. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am. Cook discarded.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Grill coolers raw shrimp 49F cold holding, raw fish 51F cold holding, raw bacon 51F cold holding, raw chicken 50F cold holding. Determined sitting out for less than 4 hours. Reviewed temp log. Staff removed and placed all items in freezer to rapid chill. rechecked 2nd temp raw shrimp 31F cold holding, raw bacon 41F cold holding, raw fish 42F cold holding. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am. Found on cooling rack. Cook discarded.
03D-01-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Mushroom cooked 72F cooling made 11am, found on cooling rack, cooling at room temperature.
03D-15-4
Intermediate - 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. J.T. Hired in January '25.
53B-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. **Repeat Violation**
16-23-4
Basic - 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. Grill coolers. Ambient digital temperature reads at 50F-53F.
14-74-7
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Exit door across from beer cooler.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line. **Repeat Violation**
36-17-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Cook removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
29
Nov 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Walk in cooler door. Door handle of the server reach in cooler.
23-24-4
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Floor under kitchen equipment. Floor in bottom of walk in freezer.
36-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. One container of Oil in dry storage. Informed manager. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with debris, the dish machine racks are heavy soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Multiple case produce stored above RTE foods in walk cooler. Informed Manger. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
78
Oct 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Intermediate - Slicer soiled with old food debris. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone and cell phone chargers on the prep tables.
40-06-5
Basic - Floor drain at the bar soiled.
36-10-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In front of fryer
36-17-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink next to prep sink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk container of sugar. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
Basic - Condensation or other drainage not disposed of according to law. Observed pan above food full of water due to condensation line dripping.
28-02-4
Basic - Employee beverage containers on a food preparation table. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
58
Mar 17, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. In drawers of reach in cooler beneath flat top. Raw beef stored over raw fish and shrimp. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In steamwell on service side of line mashed potatoes (112F - Reheating). Operator stated that they were placed in well 4 hours prior.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. In steamwell on service side of line mashed potatoes (112F - Reheating). Operator stated that they were placed in well 4 hours prior. SEE STOP SALE
03E-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breaker installed on the non chemical side of the split at mop sink. Also missing on hose bib at rear of building
29-34-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine has an accumulation of mold like substance behind the deflector plate **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of garlic powder stored on the floor in dry storage room. Operator moved **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In women's restroom **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In dish room
36-64-5
45
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Tail Gators Brews and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Tail Gators Brews and Grill on file is from Jan 27, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tail Gators Brews and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tail Gators Brews and Grill.
How does Tail Gators Brews and Grill compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?
Tail Gators Brews and Grill most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.
Has Tail Gators Brews and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Tail Gators Brews and Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Tail Gators Brews and Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Tail Gators Brews and Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Tail Gators Brews and Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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