Duffy's Tavern
Last inspected: Feb 26, 2026
64
Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Duffy's Tavern, the earliest from 2022. Duffy's Tavern was last inspected on Feb 26, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around six violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.
The city-wide average sits at 74, which Duffy's Tavern's 64 doesn't quite reach. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
7
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 26, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner stored next to seasonings on seasoning rack in kitchen prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
14-11-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on hood suppression system. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks in back storage area not secured properly. Operator placed chain around items. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer solution on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
21-19-4
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 frozen tuna being thawed in commercially processed packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
64
Sep 11, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaning spray for prep table stored next to seasonings in back prep area. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table in back prep area not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution. **Warning**
21-12-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler located near the cook line with rust accumulation on shelves. **Warning**
14-17-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook lid with soiled interior. **Warning**
22-16-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small CO2 tank in back storage area not secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in beverage cooler with torn gasket. **Warning**
14-11-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in beverage cooler with soiled fan covers. **Warning**
23-03-4
64
Apr 3, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of WD-40 next to bin of seasoning at the dry storage shelf. Operator removed immediately. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
16-37-1
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
23-03-4
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. Observed reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi inside walk in cooler being thawed improperly inside packaging. Operator removed product from packaging. **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook line with torn gasket.
14-11-5
67
Feb 17, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Mar 14, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
67
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
61
Dec 22, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. **Time Extended**
29-37-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. Observed storage room containing walk in cooler, walk in freezer, bathroom, ice machine and dry storage area added at separate building located near outdoor dining area. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed storage room containing walk in cooler, walk in freezer, bathroom, ice machine and dry storage area added at separate building located near outdoor dining area. Operator submitted plans on 11-4-22, waiting for approval. **Time Extended**
51-16-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Located across from cook line. - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed walk in cooler gasket in disrepair. Located across from cook line. **Time Extended**
36-51-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed raw salmon and white fish filets not covered at walk in cooler. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-22: Observed raw salmon and white fish filets not covered at walk in cooler. **Time Extended**
08B-12-5
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Duffy's Tavern last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Duffy's Tavern on file is from Feb 26, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Duffy's Tavern?
Across the inspection record, “toxic substance/chemical improperly stored” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Duffy's Tavern.
How does Duffy's Tavern compare to other restaurants in Miami?
Duffy's Tavern most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami average of 74.
Has Duffy's Tavern's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Duffy's Tavern have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Duffy's Tavern 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 Duffy's Tavern inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Duffy's Tavern is inspected around two times per year on average.
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