Duffys Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 22, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, Duffys Sports Grill has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. Duffys Sports Grill was last inspected on Jan 22, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around nine violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
Looking across the full record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Duffys Sports Grill's latest score of 61 falls below the Miami average of 74. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
8
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 22, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi stored over ready to eat veggie burger inside grill drawers. Operator relocated products for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose bibb underneath dump sink in dish area missing vacuum breakers.
29-34-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen.
36-22-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside ice cream freezer. Operator covered ice cream. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-12-5
61
Sep 25, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over garlic butter inside drawers on cook line. Operator relocated products. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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 cooked chicken wings (47F-50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator have been inside since previous day.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F-50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator have been inside since previous day.
03A-02-5
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-21-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled at cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At reach in cooler in wait station area. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream inside reach in freezer not covered.
08B-12-5
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers with ambient temperature 50F.
14-74-7
47
Apr 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle near warewash area; operator placed name during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and interior of beer coolers.
22-31-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer and walk in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
16-21-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in multiple coolers in kitchen.
05-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers throughout establishment. As per operator, company is coming to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers in dry storage; operator removed on site. **Corrected On-Site**
16-46-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line and near dry dish racks.
14-33-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed above stove area.
14-20-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in back of kitchen. **Repeat Violation**
24-18-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
14-17-4
52
Jan 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Observed bar chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. RM primed line. Employees and RM repaired during inspection. Final reading,100ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line with stains.
22-02-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled at cook line and exposed area.
23-03-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster missing waste line at back bar.
29-17-4
67
May 3, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
31A-10-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef immediately turned off ice machine and asked employee to clean and sanitize interior of ice maker. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop stored in blackened seasoning with a handle. Handle broken off. Chef immediately discarded scoop. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Manager stated he has order placed to get new cutting boards. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks stored in walk in freezer uncovered. Chef placed plastic wrap over cheese sticks. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
Feb 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed mashed potatoes (120 F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour, chef reheating food. **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled at preparation table.
22-08-4
82
Feb 3, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 14, 2022
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled with old food debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non-food grade brush stored inside container of margarine. Manager voluntarily discarded item. **Corrected On-Site**
14-14-4
Intermediate - Raw animal food cooked with non-continuous method is not identified/labeled while stored after initial heating according to written procedures. Observed partially cooked chicken wings inside reach in cooler and at cook line not labeled.
02D-11-5
Intermediate - Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Observed establishment conducting non-continuous cooking of chicken wings, no written procedures available. Provided person in charge written procedures via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
03C-89-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining shelves containing flour at back preparation area.
14-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with black substance near ware washing area. Observed wall soiled with black substance at 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. Observed thawed salmon stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Employee began cutting packaging. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-09-1
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed at cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Dishmachine missing baffles, curtains in wash/rinse tanks. **Repeat Violation**
16-02-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed scoops stored in water at 79F. Employee took items to wash, rinse and sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-07-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at expo area and cook line.
23-03-4
47
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Sports Grill on file is from Jan 22, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffys Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Duffys Sports Grill.
How does Duffys Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Duffys Sports Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Duffys Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Duffys Sports Grill have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the 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 two times per year on average.
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