Tail-Gators Brews and Grill
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
41
Score
Public records show 11 inspections at Tail-Gators Brews and Grill stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 27, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around seven violations lately and about 10 violations before that.
“No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 81. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
4
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
41
Nov 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
67
Jun 9, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. For blue hose on cooks line.
29-34-4
High Priority - 1 Live, small flying insects found. Under three compartment sink. Manager actively removing. Next unannounced. **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-02-7
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.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At second bar sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Near office. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Cooks line where tile is cracked. **Repeat Violation**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At server ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
41
Jan 17, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. On rack. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - 1 dead small insects in bar area. Employee removed. Employee melted ice and cleaned and sanitized ice bin. **Corrected On-Site**
35A-02-6
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**
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer, oven
22-02-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Battery dead by dish area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
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**
14-01-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. On cooks line. Employee cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-24-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. By office
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Silverware
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Sandwich unit not working, no tcs foods stored in unit.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Near prep tableand soda station in kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer
14-69-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. In reach in coolers on cook line
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. By dish area **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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**
21-14-4
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
42-01-4
29
Aug 6, 2024
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Aug 5, 2024
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - 15 live, small flying insects near dishwasher by detergents and sanitizers. 1 Live, small flying insects in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
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**
14-15-4
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**
01B-02-5
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**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice in sink near drink station area. **Corrective Action Taken**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer blade has leftover onions.
22-02-4
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**
22-20-5
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Standing cooler 2 door handles and door soiled. **Corrected On-Site**
23-24-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Cracked tile in front of fryers.
36-17-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall where tv was mounted in lobby.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris in walk in freezer.
23-03-4
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.
33-31-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 bulb under vent system. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
30
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Missing handwashing sign on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
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**
12B-13-4
86
Oct 5, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 26, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
29-42-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At service station behind bar area
29-11-4
61
Feb 7, 2023
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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**
22-41-4
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**
29-42-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 1 fly in storage area
35A-02-6
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. On line
29-18-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
55
Jul 20, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Unlabeled sanitizer bottle at server station **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On oven handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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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 Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Tail-Gators Brews and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “no handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used” has been cited three 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 41 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at Tail-Gators Brews and Grill have averaged around seven violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the 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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