Duffy's Sports Grill

3005 University Parkway, Sarasota, FL 34243
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
41
Score
High Risk

Duffy's Sports Grill, located at 3005 University Parkway in Sarasota, FL, had a high-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 41. This inspection resulted in five critical and three minor violations, including repeat issues with a soiled warewashing machine and a cut-marked cutting board. Across eight total inspections, Duffy's Sports Grill has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk rating.

9
Inspections
5
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
41
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
52
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
47
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
55
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
16-03-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning**
14-09-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer lines in the keg walk in cooler soiled. **Warning**
23-03-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato sauce and one can of cranberry sauce dented at the seams. Manager set the cans aside for a refund. **Warning**
01B-01-4
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. Dish machine sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean glasses without washing their hands. Employee removed the glasses to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to a clean food container on a shelf on the cook line. Employee removed the bottle. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. **Warning**
29-42-4
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)