Taplow Pub

1916 Perfect Dr, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 22, 2025
74
Score
Medium Risk

Public records show 10 inspections at Taplow Pub stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Dec 22, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

“Light not functioning” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

That's lower than the typical Port St. Lucie restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 22, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
74
Jun 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Light not functioning.2 light bulbs under hood system. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under cutting boards. **Corrected On-Site**
14-20-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
23-03-4
86
Dec 19, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some
01C-03-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
86
Aug 1, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 31, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-02-5
Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb out under hood system. **Corrected On-Site**
36-62-4
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. Reach in cooler was turned off at one point. It was serviced , no other issues found. Digital ambient thermometer reads 37f. **Corrected On-Site**
14-74-7
67
Jan 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked pasta **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Bulk machine **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Has new cutting boards and replaced them **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
78
Aug 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Jun 8, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 27, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink back kitchen by dishwasher **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
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. The direct link to the Plan Review page is http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Took out three compartment sink in tablow front bar and replaced with a dishwasher **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Back kitchen by dish machine **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
74
Oct 21, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Taplow Pub last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Taplow Pub on file is from Dec 22, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Taplow Pub?

Across the inspection record, “light not functioning” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Taplow Pub.

How does Taplow Pub compare to other restaurants in Port St. Lucie?

Taplow Pub most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Port St. Lucie average of 81.

Has Taplow Pub's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Taplow Pub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Taplow Pub means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Taplow Pub inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Taplow Pub is inspected around three times per year on average.