Duffys Sports Grill
Last inspected: Dec 4, 2025
78
Score
Duffys Sports Grill has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 4, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around six violations to closer to two violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not”, which has been cited two times.
Duffys Sports Grill's latest score is in line with the Fort Myers average of 80. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 4, 2025
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. Dishwasher Bar (Chlorine 0ppm) after running, operator replaced sanitizer 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In dry herbs front line and prep line, cook line reach-in cooler in dressing. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. On cook line next to cutting board, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
78
Jul 15, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Forks in rack outside of office.
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent covers in walk-in cooler.
23-03-4
90
Nov 26, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
95
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill hot water bath, cooked bread stuffing (111F - Hot Holding); cooked turkey gravy (113F - Hot Holding) for one hour per operator. Operator heated both, within 5 minutes both foods 173F or greater. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee changed gloves after touching raw chicken to plate foods,no handwash. Spoke with employee and manager, employee removed gloves and properly washed hands before resuming work. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 12 on ceiling of front line near to bar pass through, 10 on ceiling in dishwashing area. **Warning**
35A-02-6
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dust on ceiling vents at entrance to kitchen by dishwashing area. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. **Warning**
33-11-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Side of pizza oven by fryer with buildup of grease. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler for beer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
52
Jul 11, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Mar 5, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 7 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. Dishwasher main kitchen(Chlorine 0ppm) after running and priming three times. Operator replaced sanitizer, chlorine 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw shaved beef over unwashed potatoes. Also over whole muscle raw beef. Operator discarded potatoes and rearranged raw beef items for proper food protection. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On steam well middle of cook line cooked beans (112F - Hot Holding); cooked rice (120F - Hot Holding) for two hours per operator, operator stirred both foods and both foods reached a temperature of above 135F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb outside back door.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method - cooked pasta in walk-in cooler is packed dense before fully cool in plastic.
03D-15-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler near bar shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
45
Nov 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Dipperwell faucet bent downward eliminating required air gap near cook line ice cream area. Operator propped up faucet to create proper air gap. **Corrected On-Site**
29-47-4
High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed bartender touch hair and then scoop ice for drinks, no handwash. Spoke with manager about importance of handwashing and the usage of hair restraint to aid in proper handwashing techniques.
12A-10-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle far end of bar soiled.
22-02-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed bartender no hair restraint.
13-03-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. In bar area lemon squeezer chipped and flaking.
14-11-5
Basic - Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Liquor shelves at far end cook line.
14-06-4
58
Mar 24, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
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.
11-26-1
82
Oct 24, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Sports Grill on file is from Dec 4, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffys Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Duffys Sports Grill.
How does Duffys Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?
Duffys Sports Grill most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.
Has Duffys Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Duffys Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Duffys Sports Grill 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 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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