Duffys Sports Grill
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2026
17
Score
Going back to 2022, Duffys Sports Grill has seven inspections in the public record. The most recent report on file is from Apr 21, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around eight violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.
When inspectors have written things up, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
By comparison, the average Altamonte Springs facility scores 76, putting Duffys Sports Grill on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
7
Inspections
5
Critical latest
4
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 21, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 21 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Advil on top of dishwasher. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found. -3 small flying insects near hand wash sink in wait station. **Warning**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. -paper towel in bottom of roe container, under diced vegetables on rack in walk-in cooler. **Warning**
14-86-1
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. -food service license expired 4/1/26. **Warning**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -raw salmon above cooked chicken, shrimp in walk-in cooler. -raw chicken over dumplings. **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. -filled out time plan in English, emailed Spanish and Mandarin to operator. For sushi rice and tempura shrimp. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. -escolar on menu as white tuna in White Tuna Truffle, the list of fish for sashimi or nigiri, and Be Happy Roll on printed dinner menus and new To Go menus. **Admin Complaint**
52-01-4
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 https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. -4 reach-in freezers, single service items, dry goods in area outside back door. Gate does not close without gaps, ceiling is not smooth, has exposed pipes. **Warning**
51-16-7
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. -several new employees. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. -missing from 3 sushi coolers. -cooler across from flat grill. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -interior, exterior of microwave, gaskets, cooler door frame on coolers on cook line. -exterior of bulk dry goods containers. -walk-in cooler shelves have slight build up of white mold-like substance. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Grease on the ground around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils/dishes dried with a towel/cloth. -dish person drying bowls with cloth before stacking. Not air dried. **Warning**
24-17-4
Basic - Single-service items for customer self-service not properly protected to prevent contamination. -small plastic spoons at dessert buffet. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-09-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. -bulk sugar not labeled. **Warning**
02D-01-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -some food debris on floor under cook line equipment. **Warning**
36-73-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -in bulk beer batter, sugar, sauces.sauces **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jackets and bags hanging on shelves with clean dishes. Removed. -employee beverages on shelves above food prep areas. Removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. -can of Red Bull on broccoli in cook line drawer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08B-19-4
Basic - Food stored in a room/shed that is not fully enclosed. -bags of dry rice, oil stored in outside storage area. **Warning**
08B-43-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -rice spoon in standing water. **Warning**
10-07-4
17
Nov 24, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Oct 2, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. -employee took cell phone out of pocket while wearing gloves then handled container of food without removing gloves and washing hands. Advised employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-09-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -buttermilk for onion rings 57° less than 4 hours in double pan at chicken station. Operator added ice to bottom pan for temperature recovery. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee backpacks, beverage bottle above single service items on shelf near ice machine. Items relocated. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
70
Mar 29, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved
FL-35
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Aug 8, 2023
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -floor in dish area in disrepair, areas of standing water where flooring is missing.
36-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -burner stove in prep area has build up of grease and food debris.
23-03-4
90
Feb 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -shrimp 41-45, impossible burgers 44 in right end of drawers under flat grill less than 4 hours. Operator will monitor, ice products until unit repaired. Ice added. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
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. -milk open more than 24 hours not date marked. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee sweatshirt on open box of foil sheets on shelf by office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. -behind cook line equipment.
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -bar soda holster not draining, filled with soiled water.
23-03-4
67
Sep 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 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 glass washer 0ppm after 3 cycles. Operator will take glassware to main dish machine until glasswasher sanitizing at proper level.
22-41-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. - floor in disrepair by dish machine. Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. -by beer cooler. Work order completed.
36-17-5
Basic - In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. -water not turned on. **Corrected On-Site**
10-03-4
78
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Sports Grill on file is from Apr 21, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffys Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duffys Sports Grill.
How does Duffys Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Altamonte Springs?
Duffys Sports Grill most recently scored 17 out of 100, which is lower than the Altamonte Springs average of 76.
Has Duffys Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Duffys Sports Grill have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Duffys Sports 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 Duffys Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duffys Sports Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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