Duffys Sports Grille
Last inspected: Jan 21, 2026
95
Score
Inspectors have visited Duffys Sports Grille 12 times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 21, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
The city-wide average for Stuart sits at 81, putting Duffys Sports Grille on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
12
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 21, 2026
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
95
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
95
Oct 28, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top cooler across from flat top grill Deep covered container with Cut tomatoes 47F cold holding . Fryer station cooler, overstocked raw shrimp 48F cold holding, overstocked raw chicken 46F cold holding . Per operator all products not prepared or portioned today and stored since yesterday. 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. Steam table cook line Overstocked container with Cooked Corn 120F hot holding . Per operator product was previously reheated and placed on hot holding for approximately 30 minutes. Operator moved item to be reheated to 165F ++ **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
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. Flip top cooler across from flat top grill Deep covered container with Cut tomatoes 47F cold holding . Fryer station cooler, overstocked raw shrimp 48F cold holding, overstocked raw chicken 46F cold holding . Per operator all products not prepared or portioned today and stored since yesterday. See stop sale **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Dishwasher area Approximately 3 flying around garbage can, 2 flying around under dishwasher machine. Approximately 5 flying around server station area to the right of expo area. 1 flying around dry storage room. Approximately 3 flying around inside liquor room. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-7
High Priority - Employee touched soiled clothes and then engaged in handled clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Operator washed hands **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-28-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Walk in cooler Crema dressing no date marked. Per operator prepared 2 days ago. Operator dated marked **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. On cook line by bread racks. Operator provided **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Inside liquor room previously use as a cooler sharing wall with walk in freezer **Warning**
36-22-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Observed prep cook cutting peppers without washing them first. Operator moved peppers to be washed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-39-4
35
Jun 2, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 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. beef patties (45-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawer end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. beef patties (45-48F - Cold Holding) in reach in cooler drawer end of cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit over four hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (100F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Out less than four hours. Instructed chef to reheat to 165F. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle with barbecue sauce on shelf at end of cook next to one door freezer Removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Top of Fryer flip top cooler unclean
22-16-4
Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. In use avocados contain stickers on cook line flip top cooler
08B-39-4
Basic - Dead flies on premises. Two dead flies In fryer flip top cooler. Instructed operator to clean and sanitize cooler Removed **Corrected On-Site**
35A-03-4
47
Dec 9, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
64
Jul 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
61
Mar 28, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
50
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed spatulas in a pan of soiled water at 125F on top of grill. Operator removed spatulas and pan, cleaned and sanitized utensils. **Corrective Action Taken**
10-05-5
Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed Burger buns in a metal pan at cook line not covered. Operator covered. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
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 handle of scoops in contact with flour in flour bin. Operator stored scoop properly. **Corrected On-Site**
10-01-5
78
Mar 24, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee washed hands, used apron to dry hands and touched ice cream scoop and single service box to box food; operator educated; employee washed and dried properly hands and put gloves on; **Corrected On-Site**
12A-28-4
High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Employee rinsed ice cream scoop in handwash sink at cook line ; didn't properly washed rinsed and sanitized utensil before putting back in chest freezer to be used next ; educated and utensils changed **Corrected On-Site**
22-45-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (130F - Hot Holding); In steam table at cook line; as per operator food reheated prior in the steamer; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; food moved to be reappeared to 165° F **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- to rinse ice cream scoop
31A-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- case of bread in walk-in freezer Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues all at cook line;
22-16-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust- gaskets at reach in coolers at cook line
23-03-4
50
Jan 23, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
70
Aug 19, 2022
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffys Sports Grille last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffys Sports Grille on file is from Jan 21, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffys Sports Grille?
Across the inspection record, “time/temperature control for safety food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duffys Sports Grille.
How does Duffys Sports Grille compare to other restaurants in Stuart?
Duffys Sports Grille most recently scored 95 out of 100, which is higher than the Stuart average of 81.
Has Duffys Sports Grille's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Duffys Sports Grille have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Duffys Sports Grille 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 Duffys Sports Grille inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duffys Sports Grille is inspected around four times per year on average.
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