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DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL

811 S UNIVERSITY DR, Plantation FL 33324 · 561.804.7676

Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 11 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats300
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1618482
Grade history
JUN 25
JUN 25
OCT 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
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5 inspections trending up, 25 points better than where it started.

Worst finding on record
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect around mop sink
High priority/35A-02-7
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Disciplinary actions

1 case · $400

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
2--2018045130Aug 24, 2018Sep 19, 2018$400

Inspection history

11 visits, newest first

Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef burgers stored over raw steak and pork chops in the middle flip top cooler in the kitchen. Operator stored properly.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Jan 28, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Oct 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Observed Dishwasher (Chlorine 200ppm). Operator corrected to 100ppm.
High priority/41-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed open container of milk without a date mark. As per operator, milk was opened the previous day. Operator labeled properly.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil used with moist food stored in running water with insufficient velocity to flush food particles away. Observed dipperwell near handwashing sink turned off. Operator turned back on.
Basic/10-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Jun 28, 2025Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator installed vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 28, 2025 · Same Admin Complaint
Jun 27, 2025Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at flip top cooler in kitchen - diced cabbage (62F - Cold Holding); wings (46F - Cold Holding); breaded wings (48F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); Tex mex egg roll (51F - Cold Holding) as per operator items held out of temperature for approximately 90 minutes, items not portioned or prepared today. Employee stored items back in walk in cooler.
High priority/03A-02-5/Warning
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed at mop sink. Operator installed vacuum breaker.
High priority/29-34-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. guacamole (56F - Cooling at 11:57am, cooling since 10:45am - 55F at 12:35pm)
Intermediate/03D-15-4/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No Quad test strips.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Warning
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed at ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/22-20-5/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed at bar - back pack and purse store next to clean glasses and utensils. Employee removed and stored properly.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed cleaned equipment water nesting on rack next to ice machine in kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4/Warning
Jun 16, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Observed approximately three live, small flying insects, not landing, at dish pit.
High priority/35A-02-7/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ahi tuna stored above shredded cabbage inside salad station cooler at cook line. Operator properly stored.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink next to dish pit. Operator provided.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed scoop handle in contact with ice at bar. Operator removed.
Basic/10-08-5/Corrected On-Site
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside freezer bin at cook line. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
May 20, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects found. Observed 1 flying insect around mop sink
High priority/35A-02-7
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed tator tots (46-47F - Cold Holding)in lower make table on cook line. Per operator held out of temperature for one hour not portion or prepared today operator voluntarily discarded.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Spray bottle containing toxic sanitizer substance not labeled. Located by mop sink
Intermediate/41-17-4
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Hole in ceiling in storage area
Basic/36-32-5
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates on front cook line not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Employee removed.
Basic/24-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn on u star reach in cooler
Basic/14-11-5
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink stored in lower make table on cook line. Operator removed
Basic/12B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket next to clean plates. Operator placed on lower shelf.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Mar 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed Swiss (45F - Cold Holding); cheddar (51F - Cold Holding) per operator held out of temperature less than 1 hour per operator removed from walk-in cooler and placed on line. Operator placed in cooler for rapid chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
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 in contact with chopped hard boiled eggs. Operator removed
Basic/10-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. At dishwashing machine.
High priority/29-44-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Observed raw shrimp cold held in flip top cooler at 47F. Per operator, shrimp transfer from walk in cooler to flip cooler 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator transfer shrimp to walk in freezer for quick chill.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Observed no handle bowl used to dispense grilled seasoning in dry storage area. Operator removed bowl from container.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Observed accumulation of dust buildup on wall at cookline
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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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 a case of Mahi Mahi just received, under refrigeration still in reduced oxygen package. Operator removed vacuum.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Operator received set of covered boxes, set for installation.
Basic/32-12-5/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in customer men's room, handicapped stall. Operator provided sign.
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. -Observed 2 rusted cans of cranberry sauce in dry storage.
High priority/01B-01-4
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at 1:10 p.m. fish in flip top cooler at 50 F. Per operator, fish transfer from walk-in cooler at 11:00 a.m. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill. Observed burger patties cold held at 45F in refrigerator drawers. Per operator, item placed in unit 2 hours prior to the inspection. Operator placed ice pack on item for quick chill
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. -Observed additional vacuum breaker needed at mop sink where splitter added.
High priority/29-42-4
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in wait station used as dump sink, evidence by waste lemon found inside. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of time/temperature control for safety food and rim of the container. -Observed scoop with handle stored in Coleslaw container. Operator removed
Basic/10-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Observed interior on microwave soiled with accumulation of old food residue.
Basic/22-08-4
Stored food not covered. -Observed an uncovered container with cooked chicken wings stored in walk in cooler. Operator covered.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site

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