Duffy's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
100
Score
Inspectors have visited Duffy's Sports Grill 12 times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
“Time/temperature control for safety food cold held” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Duffy's Sports Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Plantation average of 77. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
12
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 21, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
74
Jun 28, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator installed vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-06-28: Same **Admin Complaint**
29-34-4
86
Jun 27, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - diced cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); wings (46F - Cold Holding); breaded wings (48F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); Tex mex egg roll (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored items back in walk in cooler. **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator installed vacuum breaker. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
29-34-4
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. guacamole (56F - Cooling at 11:57am, cooling since 10:45am - 55F at 12:35pm) **Warning**
03D-15-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quad test strips. **Warning**
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned equipment water nesting on rack next to ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
24-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in kitchen. **Warning**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at bar - back pack and purse store next to clean glasses and utensils. Employee removed and stored properly. **Warning**
40-06-5
52
Jun 16, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ahi tuna stored above shredded cabbage inside salad station cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately three live, small flying insects, not landing, at dish pit. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to dish pit. Operator provided. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside freezer bin at cook line. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
61
May 20, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found . Observed 1 flying insect around mop sink
35A-02-7
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tator tots (46-47F - Cold Holding)in lower make table on cook line . Per operator held out of temperature for one hour not portion or prepared today operator voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Located by mop sink
41-17-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in lower make table on cook line. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on u star reach in cooler
14-11-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on front cook line not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
24-05-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in storage area
36-32-5
Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to clean plates. Operator placed on lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
21-44-1
52
Mar 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
82
Oct 17, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw shrimp cold held in flip top cooler at 47F. Per operator, shrimp transfer from walk in cooler to flip cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer shrimp to walk in freezer for quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At dishwashing machine.
29-44-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on wall at cookline
36-27-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense grilled seasoning in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl from container. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
67
Apr 8, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
86
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 rusted cans of cranberry sauce in dry storage.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 1:10 p.m. fish in flip top cooler at 50 F. Per operator, fish transfer from walk-in cooler at 11:00 a.m. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. Observed burger patties cold held at 45F in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, item placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
29-42-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in wait station used as dump sink, evidence by waste lemon found inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior on microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
22-08-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in Coleslaw container. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
50
Jun 16, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Feb 15, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. #:1 Raw tuna stored above ready-to-eat shrimp in reach-in cooler across from stove top. Operator reversed. #2: Raw shell eggs stored above ready to eat cooked onions in reach-in cooler across from cook-line drawers. Operator reversed. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety spicy wing flour and rice not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Operator moved. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
82
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 28, 2026. The public record contains 12 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 four times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Sports Grill.
How does Duffy's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Plantation?
Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Plantation average of 77.
Has Duffy's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven 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 four times per year on average.
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