Duffy's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
67
Score
Duffy's Sports Grill appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 12, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler”, which has been cited three times.
Duffy's Sports Grill's latest score of 67 falls below the Boca Raton average of 74. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
11
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored above washed ready to eat mushrooms and pickles in chicken prep cooler. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chopped beef and raw ground beef stored above raw shrimp in cook line low boy reach in. Operator reorganized. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-24-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in chicken prep cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on bar beverage prep mat. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
67
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach artichoke dip (47F - Cold Holding) held in double pan in reach in cooler on cook line for less than two hours. Per operator, item was moved from freezer and placed in reach cooler to defrost. Operator added ice to container to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at warewashing area.
51-11-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of fryer prep reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
78
Feb 20, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
6 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Edamame in grocery bags in walk in freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
14-15-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pepper jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Cheese overstocked. Removed top layer. **Corrective Action Taken** **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. mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table. In unit less than four hours. Stirred. All parts 135F **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with glasses at bar Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pasta (50F- Cooling) at 2pm to 50F at 2:30 pm since 11 am; reach in cooler drawer end of cook line. At this rate pasta will not to 41F within 4 hours. Sealed In plastic bags. Placed in walk In cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03D-15-4
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/. Only plans available on file have no service station at this location next to bathrooms. at server station servers make coffee and scoop ice. **Warning**
51-16-7
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-08-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Drying rack **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Frying flip top cooler end of cook line **Warning**
29-49-6
29
Jan 19, 2024
Complaint Full
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled in kitchen
36-34-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef picked up **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
90
Dec 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-12: **Time Extended**
53B-05-5
90
Dec 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches found on the washing machine area floor. 2 of the 3 roaches were killed. The areas were cleaned and sanitized.
35A-05-4
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
53B-05-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of french fries stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Employee stored correctly. Plastic water bottles stored on floor. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching spicy wings flour. Employee stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
70
Jul 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine- employee handling dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes- no handwash- educated operator- employee washed hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table near cookline-Clam chowder; 125F- hot holding,- double panned in steam table- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator reheated to 169F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by cook line and office area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing golden bracelet while prepping food and transporting clean dishes- operator removed.
13-07-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths stored on prep area by cookline- operator removed.
21-12-4
64
Jun 9, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
82
Sep 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards grooved. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-09-16: Observed same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffy's Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffy's Sports Grill on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffy's Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Sports Grill.
How does Duffy's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Boca Raton?
Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Boca Raton average of 74.
Has Duffy's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Duffy's Sports Grill 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 Duffy's Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duffy's Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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