Inspection Report

Emergency Closure InspectionDBPR disposition: Emergency order recommended
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TAILGATORZ SPORTS BAR & GRILL

3411 S RIDGEWOOD AVE · EDGEWATER · Volusia County · FL 32141

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 5, 2023
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionEmergency order recommended
Resultfacility_temporarily_closed
Inspection number3388657
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8491530
DBPR license7402538

Emergency Closure Summary

ClosedSeptember 5, 2023 3:20 PM
StatusReopened after callback/compliance
ReopenedSeptember 6, 2023 7:39 AM
Record basisDBPR weekly closure extract
Closure conditionRodent & fly activity

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
6 High Priority3 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical15 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

15 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 6

#7High Priority03D-02-5

High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Wings par cooked previous day 48F in the middle and 42F at the edge. **Warning**

Warning
#8High Priority28-27-5

High Priority – Grease dripping onto the ground and into containers from hood system. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Repeat ViolationWarning
#9High Priority08A-02-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer – not all products commercially packaged. Raw steak over potatoes, white freezer near three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#10High Priority35A-04-4

High Priority – Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. – 1 next to microwave across from fryers – 4 on top of hot water heater – approximately 20 under three compartment sink in kitchen – 7 in the bar on the floor, bag in the box soda area **Admin Complaint**

Admin Complaint
#11High Priority01B-02-5

High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. **Warning**

WarningStop Sale
#12High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wings 77F sitting out on cookline **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 3

#13Intermediate02C-03-5

Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. 1/2 gallon milk in the bar walk in cooler **Warning**

Warning
#14Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#15Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Interior ice machine **Warning**

Warning

Basic 6

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Behind outdoor bar **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic24-06-4

Basic – Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Thermometers in dirty container **Warning**

Warning
#3Basic36-73-4

Basic – Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.heavy grease/food, fryer area **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Reach in freezer near three compartment sink **Warning**

Warning
#5Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – interior bar cooler, outdoor bar, soiled with standing rusty water – interior bottom of outdoor double freezer **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar in large plastic container **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 8:34 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 28 · Sewage and wastewater disposal
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.