Duffy's Sports Grill

1804 Cordova Rd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

American

Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026

Score

Medium Risk

Duffy's Sports Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That's lower than the typical Fort Lauderdale restaurant, which scores around 80. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 21, 2026

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated

FL-13

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Jul 24, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Jul 22, 2025

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Jul 21, 2025

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Equipment, Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Approved

FL-35

Dec 4, 2024

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration

FL-33

Aug 26, 2024

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed at cooler across from fryer - fried wings (47F - Coolling). As per operator, item held out of temperature for approximately 3 hours, Operator place item in walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**

03D-02-5

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. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryer - portioned pork (48F Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. See stop sale.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at reach in cooler across from fryer - portioned pork (48F Cold Holding) as per operator item not portioned or prepared today. As per operator item out of temperature for approximately 40 hours. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Observed at handwashing sink in kitchen. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-05-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed at back. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**

33-16-4

Mar 25, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 11, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jun 26, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Dec 20, 2022

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In small steam well opposite cook line, garlic Oil (128F - Hot Holding); au jus (127F - Hot Holding). Per manager items in unit 2.5 hrs. Items moved to stove to reheat for proper hot holding. **Corrective Action Taken**

03B-01-6

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. At sauté station lower cooler, raw mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); portioned turkey (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50F); cooked fettuccine (50F - Cold Holding); crab cake mix (49F - Cold Holding). Per time marks all items in unit overnight.

01B-02-5

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At sauté station lower cooler, raw mahi (48F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (49F - Cold Holding); portioned turkey (50F - Cold Holding); cooked spaghetti (50F); cooked fettuccine (50F - Cold Holding); crab cake mix (49F - Cold Holding). Per time marks all items in unit overnight. See stop sale.

03A-02-5

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 2 soda gun holders at bar have mold like build up. Employee removed and cleaned. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-02-4

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water bottle in reach in cooler by fryers. Manager removed bottle. **Corrected On-Site**

12B-13-4

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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 Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Duffy's Sports Grill?

Across the inspection record, “stop sale issued on time/temperature control” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Sports Grill.

How does Duffy's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?

Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.

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 three 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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