Duffy's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Apr 10, 2026
100
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill stretching back to 2022. On Apr 10, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “time/temperature control for safety food cold held”, which has been cited two times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Lake Mary restaurant scores 79. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 10, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 7, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Hot time/temperature control for safety food received at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. - french onion soup (97F - Hot Holding); - beans (218F - Hot Holding); - rice (120F - Hot Holding) Operator sent everything back to cookline for a reheat **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-15-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PRODUCE WALK IN: - diced egg (44F - Cold Holding); - corned beef (44F - Cold Holding); - garlic butter (44F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. - cookline employee **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
13-04-4
70
Oct 7, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Washing Fruits and Vegetables
FL-42
86
Apr 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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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. - bar dish machine (Chlorine 0ppm). Manager replaced chemical bottle. Final reading 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. - above cookline
36-34-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. - cookline cooler
29-49-6
78
Nov 15, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Feb 9, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink at bar has no soap,paper towel and is blocked by condiments **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Yellow chemical in spray bottle not labeled at mop sink **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Grill seasoning has stainless cup instead of scoop **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water dripping from ceiling at expiditer station
36-32-5
Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored below soap or paper towel dispenser exposing the items to drips from people's hands. At back wait staff area observed sanitizer plate ware stored under paper towel dispenser
24-28-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee jacket stored on top of to go container at bar **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees engaged in food prep with no beard guards **Corrected On-Site**
13-04-4
Basic - Old food stuck to clean dishware/utensils. Observed several metal containers with old food at dry dish storage **Corrected On-Site**
16-48-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Faucet at mop sink
29-11-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Variety of flour with no label at prep area across form ice machine **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
55
Sep 12, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
50
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Small under counter cooler; egg roll (45F - Cold Holding) wedge lettuce (45F - Cold Holding) line drawers
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At the dump station at the dish area
29-34-4
Intermediate - Water treatment device has not been inspected or serviced according to manufacturer's instructions. At the ice machine
29-28-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At the bar hand sink blocks
31A-09-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Tiles ajar above the walk in cooler
36-36-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. At the bar
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Hoshizaki stand up cooler not operating -face to the grill drawers damaged
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In the kitchen service alley leak from the AC unit
36-22-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in the walk in cooler rusted
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed avocados at the cooks line refrigerator on the line not washed
08B-17-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Hand sink valve at the side station
29-11-4
43
Sep 27, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
FL-28
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Insects, Rodents, and Animals Not Present
FL-38
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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 Apr 10, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffy's Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” 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 Lake Mary?
Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Lake Mary average of 79.
Has Duffy's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Duffy's 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 Duffy's 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 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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