Duffys Sports Grill
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
55
Score
Duffys Sports Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. Duffys Sports Grill was last inspected on Feb 25, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, showing up three times.
Compared to other Delray Beach restaurants (averaging 71), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
10
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
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Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
55
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation.
View 4 violations
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
58
Apr 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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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...chlorine 200++ppm at bar . Chef stated that they will use main kitchen dish machine
22-41-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit....seared tuna 51F, arugula51F, cooked shrimp 50F , fish deep 51F in pantry reach in cooler across from grille and chicken wings 48F across fryer at cook line and butter 53F, salsa 52F, sour cream 52F , cheese 52F in expo reach in cooler by the kitchen. Per chef food not prepped or portion today , food being held less than 4 hours . Employee removed to walk in freezer to chill fast **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime... some beer of beer taps are soiled at bar.
22-02-4
Basic - Trash receptacles not provided where needed in establishment by the handwashing sink at prepped kitchen, bar .
33-06-4
64
Aug 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At flip top cooler by server cooler near cookline- butter 46F- cold holding food not prepared or portioned today. As per operator food left on counter for 15 mins. Operator placed in reach in freezer to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed at soda dispensing shelve soiled/build up of dust on cardboard.
23-03-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At clean dish rack, observed stored pans water was between the clean dishes. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. At back prep area operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled/damp cloth stored on cookline, operator removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-12-4
70
Jan 18, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Observed: Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature….raw beef above sea food in reach in drawer below grille at kitchen, employee properly stored **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
08A-20-5
High Priority - Observed: 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….portion butter 55° , shredded cheese 52° in flip top reach in cooler at expo line being held more than four hours. **Warning** Priority: High Priority
01B-02-5
High Priority - Observed: Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit….portion butter 55° , shredded cheese 52° in flip top reach in cooler at expo line being held more than four hours. Stop sale issue, employee discarded food. …. Chicken wings, 45°, cut tomatoes 45°, slice cheese 44° in flip top reach in cooler # 6, 7 8 at cook line , food being held less than 4 hours, employee removed food to walk in cooler . **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Warning** Priority: High Priority
03A-02-5
Basic - Observed: Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food…in shredded cheese, diced onion in expo line reach in cooler manager discarded container. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** Priority: Basic
14-01-5
61
Aug 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
78
Mar 14, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2023
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust. Observed in ware washing area
36-34-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw salmon observed in walk in cooler. Operator opened packaging **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish washer racks soiled. Discussed with operator
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed at breading station. Operator cleaned and sanitized **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
78
Aug 30, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 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 dish machine; chlorine sanitizer 0ppm, tested 3 times. Operator primed machine, retested at chlorine 100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. At cook line middle lift top cooler; handle in coleslaw. Operator removed handle from coleslaw. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. At clean dish storage; old labels stuck to containers.
16-46-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. At dressing lift top cooler; build up of ice around make top.
14-69-4
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Sports Grill on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffys Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duffys Sports Grill.
How does Duffys Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Delray Beach?
Duffys Sports Grill most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Delray Beach average of 71.
Has Duffys Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duffys Sports Grill have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Duffys 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 Duffys Sports Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duffys Sports Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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