Duffys Drafthouse
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
86
Score
Going back to 2022, Duffys Drafthouse has 11 inspections in the public record. Duffys Drafthouse was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
Among Palm Beach Gardens restaurants, the typical score is 81; Duffys Drafthouse is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
11
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
86
Feb 18, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 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. At bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator to have machine calibration corrected to 50-100ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face and after without washing hands employee handled multiple containers of food inside of walk in cooler, discussed with employee who washed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-25-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped portioned Cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 11:00 to 50F at 3:15, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who placed product on speed rack spaced apart to allow for adequate airflow cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar used to store bucket, discussed with operator who removed bucket. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In men's restroom group of 4 patrons inside smoking, discussed with operator who spoke with customers informing customers no smoking permitted inside of establishment. **Warning**
36-64-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line puddle of standing water on floor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler multiple floor tiles broken and missing, discussed with operator to repair or replace. **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line multiple reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and in poor repair, discussed with operator to replace. **Warning**
23-03-4
50
Jul 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops over cooked ribs in drawers at cook line Operator; Raw bacon over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler ; stored properly **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Raw steak over cooked ribs in drawers at cook line; stored properly **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: **Time Extended**
53B-13-5
78
Jul 7, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
16
Dec 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
47
Jul 10, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
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
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
61
Jan 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
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. Milk opened on Saturday in cooler at expo line; dated **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
90
Jul 7, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 6, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Operator discarded cracked egg. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-14-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flat top make table - chopped tomatoes (41-59F - Cold Holding); chopped eggs (41-54F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over night and more than 4 hours in overfilled containers - operator split and discarded. See stop sale. wait station lowboy reach in cooler- portioned ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flat top make table - chopped tomatoes (41-59F - Cold Holding); chopped eggs (41-54F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over night and more than 4 hours in overfilled containers - operator split and discarded. See stop sale. wait station lowboy reach in cooler- portioned ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn on the Cobb (115-179F - Hot Holding) sitting in pan upright with corn sticking out of the water - under 1 hour - operator moved to hot water bath to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
13-04-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Bar ice cubes - operator covered. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-12-5
50
Jan 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
82
Jul 5, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At draft keg cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: On order to be repaired. **Time Extended**
36-24-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Drafthouse last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Drafthouse on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
How does Duffys Drafthouse compare to other restaurants in Palm Beach Gardens?
Duffys Drafthouse most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is higher than the Palm Beach Gardens average of 81.
Has Duffys Drafthouse's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Duffys Drafthouse have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Duffys Drafthouse means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Duffys Drafthouse inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duffys Drafthouse is inspected around three times per year on average.
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