Duffys Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Duffys Sports Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near five violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
Compared to other Tampa restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 5, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of egg wash 49F and sliced provolone cheese 51F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator added ice to egg wash and moved sliced provolone cheese to walk-in cooler, re temped sliced cheese 49 F, operator moved cheese to walk-in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cook line blocked by trash can. Operator relocated trash can away from handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking with no lid and straw at expo line. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-12-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times in kitchen, tested 10ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. After prime sanitizer manually, ran dish machine Rand tested 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
14-11-5
70
Aug 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked shrimp 46 F and raw tuna 46 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer to rapid cool. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
03A-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above handwash sink at the middle of cook line. **Repeat Violation**
36-36-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine.
36-22-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above prep tables at the end cook line.
22-08-4
74
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced provolone cheese 46 F and cooked noodle 48 F stored in reach-in coolers at cook line. Operator placed ice bags on items at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At middle of the cook line.
31B-05-4
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Above handwash sink at middle of the cook line.
36-36-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep tables at cook line. Operator discarded at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
36-73-4
67
Jul 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under ice machine corrected -observed employee dry mop **Corrected On-Site**
36-22-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in beer batter Corrected observed employee remove **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of dinner napkins stored on floor adjacent to back door Corrected -observed employee place on shelf **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on grill top Corrected observed employee label **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
74
Oct 11, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing between uses, corrected action taken , inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures between glove usage. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected. Employee placed coffee filters in a plastic bag . **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
67
Jun 13, 2023
Complaint Partial
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
86
Jan 12, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
55
Jul 21, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee on cooks line placing gloves on with no prior hand washing, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with employee proper hand washing procedures when placing gloves on. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-07-5
Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Spray bottles not labeled on cooks line .Corrected, chef labeled bottles during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-21-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Inspector of large ice machine with mold growth non back interior wall of machine .
22-20-5
Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drink stored on cooks line prep table, corrected , employee removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-12-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Mahi-mahi thawing out on counter.
06-01-5
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Water draining on floor from under employee hand wash sink in back prep area , corrected, chef connected PVC pipe during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
29-03-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Sports Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Sports Grill on file is from Jan 5, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffys Sports Grill?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duffys Sports Grill.
How does Duffys Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in Tampa?
Duffys Sports Grill most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Tampa average of 79.
Has Duffys Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duffys Sports Grill have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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 three times per year on average.
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