PORT ST LUCIE, St. Lucie County

TAPLOW PUB

1916 PERFECT DR, PORT ST LUCIE, FL 34986

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Intermediate
May 8, 2026
City
PORT ST LUCIE
County
St. Lucie
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

May 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

03G-50-1

Detail 24564630

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw whole beef vacuum packaged on site dated 4/30. Found on cook line. 9 portions still frozen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-05-08: Time Extended

May 7, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

03A-02-5

Detail 24562478

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Taco meat 49F cold holding, beef cooked 87F cooling, soup 49-50F cold holding, salad 52F ambient cooling. Per staff, door was open this morning from a delivery. Manager is actively rapid cooling walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03G-50-1

Detail 24562477

Intermediate - Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. ROP raw whole beef vacuum packaged on site dated 4/30. Found on cook line. 9 portions still frozen. Warning

Dec 22, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 3

01B-01-4

Detail 24266602

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of plum tomatoes. Chef removed from shelf. Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 24266603

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

36-62-4

Detail 24266604

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb under hood system. Chef called to get replaced. Corrective Action Taken

Jun 25, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-62-4

Detail 23839297

Basic - Light not functioning.2 light bulbs under hood system. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23839296

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.

14-20-4

Detail 23839295

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Under cutting boards. Corrected On-Site

Dec 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

01C-03-4

Detail 23435522

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Some

08B-38-4

Detail 23435523

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bulk oil Corrected On-Site

Aug 1, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 31, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-02-5

Detail 23021347

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

03A-02-5

Detail 23021344

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

14-74-7

Detail 23021345

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

36-62-4

Detail 23021346

Basic - Light not functioning. 1 light bulb out under hood system. Corrected On-Site

Jan 23, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 22581988

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish over cooked pasta Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 22581987

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

14-09-4

Detail 22581989

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Has new cutting boards and replaced them Corrected On-Site

Aug 31, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-39-4

Detail 22244736

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados on line washed sticker not removed chef rewashed and took off sticker Corrected On-Site

Jun 8, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

31A-11-4

Detail 21887374

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Used as dump sink back kitchen by dishwasher Corrected On-Site

51-16-7

Detail 21887377

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

10-20-4

Detail 21887376

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

29-49-6

Detail 21887375

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Back kitchen by dish machine Corrected On-Site

Oct 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

01B-29-5

Detail 21515886

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared in a food establishment and dispensed in a vending machine not consumed/sold within 7 days of preparation. See stop sale. Egg salad. Dated 10-1-22 manager disposed of product Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 21515888

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Stored by toothpicks in bar area outside Corrected On-Site

16-55-4

Detail 21515885

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. No sanitizer dispensing at this time. In main area and outside bar. Must sanitize in 3 compartment sink

12B-07-4

Detail 21515887

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On rack with condiments Corrected On-Site

Apr 6, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

50-17-2

Detail 20987940

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

35A-03-4

Detail 20987938

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Three dead roaches under hand sink in main kitchen. Corrected On-Site

29-18-4

Detail 20987939

Basic - Drain cover(s) is present but not attached. Mop sink in main area . Located at main area.

36-22-4

Detail 20987941

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in bar area at 1916.

36-73-4

Detail 20987937

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Located at cook line - main kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20987942

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters 1916.

Oct 13, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

03D-02-5

Detail 20586090

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Soup held in cooler over night 47°.

35A-02-6

Detail 20586093

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in bar area. 3 small flies . Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20586092

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20586088

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Butter at room temp over night.

16-55-4

Detail 20586089

Basic - Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Located at 1916.

08B-49-4

Detail 20586091

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Corrected On-Site