Duffy's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
95
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill, the earliest from 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 27, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded five times.
Among Sarasota restaurants, the typical score is 81; Duffy's Sports Grill is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Feb 18, 2026
Complaint Full
5 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
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
41
Sep 23, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp, changed their gloves and handed clean utensils without wash their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed their gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over blue cheese in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the blue cheese. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pork ribs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the ribs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then a cleaned plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized and washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing sanitizer fluid stored next to packages of coffee and coffee filters in the expo area. Manager removed the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager sanitized the scoop and holder. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwave ovens on the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the hand wash sink on the cook line soiled. Walls in the keg wash in cooler soiled.
23-03-4
47
Feb 11, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw animal foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the foods in the lower portion of the cooler. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark behind the bar.
02C-03-5
Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
16-23-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above the dish area.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on a shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the backpack. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. **Corrected On-Site**
42-01-4
52
Sep 18, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by dishwasher and outside mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on cooked Line raw seafood of hot dog. Person in charge removed raw seafood. Observed in walk in cooler raw seafood over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw seafood.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food debris. Employee stated it was not used today.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
53A-05-6
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles in main kitchen area.
23-24-4
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 in reach in cooler on cooks line 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. Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 12 hours and opened packages. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge seporated containers . **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4
Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of food debris on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
23-03-4
47
Apr 15, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
29-42-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the chicken below the mushrooms. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under the dishmachine in the bar area.
36-22-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. **Repeat Violation**
16-03-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 3 microwave ovens on the cook line soiled. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 reach in coolers on the right side of the cook line soiled.
22-16-4
55
Oct 3, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-29-4
High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee on the cook line washed their hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-20-4
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator. **Repeat Violation**
11-27-4
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in the middle of the cook line soiled.
22-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
16-03-4
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. Thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler and the reach in cooler on the cook line not removed from the packaging. Employee removed the fish from the packaging. **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line has no beard guard.
13-04-4
55
Jun 1, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
61
Nov 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of ready-to-eat pickles in walk-in cooler, seared tuna over ready-to-eat brownies and raw pork over cooked shrimp. Employees moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water in the middle handwash sink on the cook line at 84F.
27-16-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled throughout warewashing area.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hoods soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Operator stated a cleaning is scheduled for next week. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
22-20-5
67
Aug 15, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sesame tuna stored in drawer above cupcakes in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Observed silverware in wait station area with spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator moved and stored correctly. **Corrected On-Site**
24-18-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
23-03-4
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 Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffy's Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Sports Grill.
How does Duffy's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Duffy's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly eight 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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