Duffy's Sports Grill
Last inspected: Jan 27, 2026
100
Score
Going back to 2022, Duffy's Sports Grill has 14 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 27, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food cold held” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average West Palm Beach restaurant scores 79. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 27, 2026
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 26, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler , pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Cooler drawers-hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); raw Philly beef (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in units from previous day, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line flip top cooler , pico de gallo (48F - Cold Holding); Cooler drawers-hot dogs (48F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); raw Philly beef (56F - Cold Holding), not prepared or portioned today. Operator stated items held in units from previous day, exceeding 6 hours. See stop sale. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At cook line grill top, French onion soup (109F - Hot Holding). Operator stated item held out of temperature approximately 1 1/2 hour. Advised operator to reheat item to 165F. Operator placed product onto to stove to reheat. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03B-01-6
64
Oct 6, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 1 major violation.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm) corrected to 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
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. At bar area - server handled dirty dishes than proceeded to handle clean dishes without washing their hands- educated operator- employee washed hands properly. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-02-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler by expo station-Cajun ranch 44-46F ( cooling since 1:30AM)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler- sliced cheese 45-cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed in walk in cooler to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. At reach in cooler by expo station-Cajun ranch 44-46F ( cooling since 1:30AM)- at current rate of cooling food did not reach to 41F within 4 hours- see stop sale.
03D-06-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ivan Sotomayor expired 12/01/2024
53B-14-5
43
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
May 28, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Can of raid stored in chemical shelf near dishwashing area- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-05-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At reach in cooler drawers at cookline- cut lettuce 45-47F- cold holding, sliced cheese 45-47F - cold holding, pico 45-47F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 2 hours- operator placed ice on food to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 50ppm)- corrected to 200PPM. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
70
Nov 6, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at reach in cooler avocado with sticker still on after being prepped. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-06: **Time Extended**
08B-39-4
95
Nov 5, 2024
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. Observed at reach in cooler below the grill ; diced cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (45F - Cold Holding); ground beef (45F - Cold Holding); cooked beef (46F - Cold Holding); steak (46F - Cold Holding). Per operator not prepared or portioned. Food out of temperature for 2 hours. Operator placed ice bag to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. **Warning**
41-17-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at prep wash area employee water bottle. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed at reach in cooler avocado with sticker still on after being prepped. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
70
Aug 31, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-31: **Time Extended**
35B-01-4
95
Aug 30, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At cookline reach in cooler drawer- corn beef 45F- cold holding, Steak 45F- cold holding, Raw ground beef 45F- cold holding, sliced cheese 45F- cold holding- food not prepared or portioned today- food out of temperature for 3 hours- operator placed ice bags on food,to quick chill **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone over pre counter at cookline - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Warning**
35B-01-4
78
Feb 29, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
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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. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm); **Warning**
22-41-4
High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Employee grabbed raw fish then proceeded to grab in use fry basket and plate order - educated operator- employee washed hands and changed gloves. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-12-4
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensil stored in standing water of 98F at cookline- operator - turned on burner to heat water. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
10-07-4
70
Oct 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of hand sanitizer stored at bar area by clean cups and drink make station- operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink- at bar- operator provided.
31B-03-4
Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Handwash sink by prep area with breaking pipe. **Corrected On-Site**
29-11-4
74
Mar 13, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Operator removed utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
10-05-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Fresh eggs over cooked corned beef in hot line cooler drawer - operator moved eggs to lower shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Milk opened over 24 hours - operator date marked. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Basic - In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Soufflé cup in chopped egg container and part of scoop handle in shredded cheese - operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-06-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 100ppm); operator corrected Sanitizer Bucket (Quaternary 400ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Operator removed soiled towel from Grill station. **Corrected On-Site**
21-09-4
58
Sep 1, 2022
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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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 tested at 0ppm. Operator primed sanitizer. Retested at 100ppm **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed at walk in cooler doors. Discussed with operator
23-24-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Cooked chicken wings cooked yesterday stored in meat cooler uncover. Discussed with operator. Operator covered **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
74
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 27, 2026. The public record contains 14 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 five times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Sports Grill.
How does Duffy's Sports Grill compare to other restaurants in West Palm Beach?
Duffy's Sports Grill most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the West Palm Beach average of 79.
Has Duffy's Sports Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duffy's Sports Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent 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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