DUFFY'S SPORT GRILL
20465 S STATE RD 7, Boca Raton FL 33498 · 561-501-3888
Last inspected Jan 28, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler closest to dishwashing area. Operator moved raw chicken over raw shell eggs in cooler.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2025063116 | Jul 29, 2025 | Sep 29, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Y splitter on the hose Bibb at mop sink has no hose Bibb vacuum breaker
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans and pots not air dried when stacked, being stacked wet.
Food stored on floor. Boxes of food on the floor in walk in freezer. Chef picked up box
Jul 30, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 29, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 9 high priority.
9 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 9 findings ▾
Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch their face then touch clean plates of food for customers without washing hands.
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee touch cell phone while removing it from waist band and then handled clean utensils and plate to prepare/serve food for customers without washing hands.
Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Spray bottle designed/labeled for chemical use only used to store/in direct contact with truffle oil. Operator removed from bottle.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken over raw shell eggs in walk in cooler closest to dishwashing area. Operator moved raw chicken over raw shell eggs in cooler.
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. Observed in walk in cooler closest to ice machine sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was not prepped or portioned today. All food was held in cooler since 07/28/2025. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler closest to ice machine coleslaw (50F - Cooling). Per Operator food was prepped and portioned today cooling since 09:00 and did not reach 41F in 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in walk in cooler closest to ice machine sliced tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); chopped lettuce (50F - Cold Holding); cooked corn (50F - Cold Holding); cut cabbage (50F - Cold Holding). As per operator food was not prepped or portioned today. All food was held in cooler since 07/28/2025. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed on expo line butter being held using Time as a Public Health Control without a time mark. Per operator held less than 4 hours. Time mark was added.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Observed in walk in cooler closest to ice machine coleslaw (50F - Cooling). Per Operator food was prepped and portioned today cooling since 09:00 and did not reach 41F in 4 hours. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at steam table on cook line queso (115F - Hot Holding); cooked beans (120F - Hot Holding). As per operator food was reheated prior to being held in steam table approximately one hour. Operator reheated to 170F.
Mar 26, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
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 ppm at 0. Chef changed chlorine and primed to 100 ppm
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Four draw cooler on cook line at Shrimp; (46F - Cold Holding); calamari (46F - Cold Holding), manager moved items to walk in cooler and called for service. Said items were put in unit two hours ago
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Cut avocados on the cook line with stickers, chef removed the rest of avocados removed stickers and washed before cutting.
Nov 6, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored above cooked chicken wings in breading station reach in cooler. Operator reorganized.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion cup used to dispense chipotle sauce in walk in cooler. Operator removed and discarded
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. Observed in garlic butter. Operator removed to ware washing area.
Uncovered food stored near sink exposed to splash. Sauces stored directly next to hand wash sink in kitchen. Handwashing sink does not have guard to protect from splash. Operator moved sauces away from sink.
Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Observed at left side cook line.
Sep 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Food prepared with soiled equipment/utensil. Oil in fryer looked soiled with brown substance floating in oil. Chef removed oil and replaced with new oil.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Chef discarded
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