Duffy's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Apr 6, 2026
82
Score
Across the available record, Duffy's Sports Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 6, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to six violations.
“Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” comes up most often, recorded four times in the inspection record.
Among North Miami Beach restaurants, the typical score is 72; Duffy's Sports Grill is comfortably above that bar. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
4
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 6, 2026
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Manager instructed employee to defrost and clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
14-69-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
29-49-6
82
Nov 7, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit damaged, not reading.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean pans on a shelf **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans guards soiled
23-03-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Ioserved on a table next to sauces, uncovered sauce, quaternary bucket sanitizer for the line . **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of the cook line. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
29-49-6
Basic - Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Corrected On-Site**
22-16-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area: black wall by the dish washer.
36-27-5
67
Apr 30, 2025
Complaint Full
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Also, reach in freezer door in disrepair.
14-11-5
Basic - Food storage containers and pitchers cracked. Manager discarded. **Corrected On-Site**
14-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in men's restroom. Manager stated that he has a work order and is awaiting maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-24-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
29-49-6
Basic - Water draining onto plastic bucket from rinse station next to dishwasher. Manager has a work order and is awaiting maintenance to repair. **Corrective Action Taken**
29-03-4
74
Mar 7, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
90
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer buckets being stored in hand washing sink in inside bar area. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
16-21-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2oz cups with no handle being stored in various sauces. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues. Manager instructed employee to clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-16-4
74
Jun 12, 2024
Complaint Full
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface rusted. Located on shelf under hand washing sink in ware wash area.
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
16-21-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
14-11-5
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler. Manager cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
82
Apr 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
22-16-4
86
Jul 21, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (48F - Cold Holding); raw cod (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) All were located in reach in cooler next to fryer. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 54°F. As per chef all foods had been in cooler for about an hour. Manager instructed chef to remove all foods.
03A-02-5
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. Discussed and emailed form to operator. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag being stored on kitchen equipment in inside bar area.
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area and bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-17-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
05-09-4
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Located on various prep tables next to customer foods.
21-44-1
Basic - Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in direct contact of customer. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
25-27-4
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 next to fryer with ambient temperature of 54°F.
14-74-7
52
Nov 21, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following foods temperatures greater than 41F egg rolls (52F - Cold Holding); cut lettuce (48F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) All foods were located in reach in cooler in kitchen area. Reach cooler had an ambient temperature of 47F. Manager removed all foods and called maintenance. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed reach in cooler with out of order sign. As per manager maintenance in aware and is scheduled to troubleshoot. **Time Extended**
03A-02-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : 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 with ambient temperature of 47F. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Observed reach in cooler with out of order sign. As per manager maintenance in aware and is scheduled to troubleshoot. **Time Extended**
14-74-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-21: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer gaskets torn. **Warning** **Time Extended**
14-11-5
78
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 6, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffy's Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Sports Grill.
How does Duffy's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in North Miami Beach?
Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the North Miami Beach average of 72.
Has Duffy's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four 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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