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DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL

3969 NE 163 ST, North Miami Beach FL 33160 · 561.644.2410

Last inspected Apr 6, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats706
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2332198
Grade history
OCT 24
MAR 25
APR 25
NOV 25
APR 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 7 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Apr 6, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Manager instructed employee to defrost and clean.
Basic/14-69-4/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Manager cleaned.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site
Nov 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed the quaternary test kit damaged, not reading.
Intermediate/16-37-1
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Multiple clean pans on a shelf
Basic/24-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler fans guards soiled
Basic/23-03-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Ioserved on a table next to sauces, uncovered sauce, quaternary bucket sanitizer for the line.
Basic/21-44-1/Corrected On-Site
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in front of the cook line.
Basic/29-49-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrected On-Site
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Ware wash area: black wall by the dish washer.
Basic/36-27-5
Apr 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn. Also, reach in freezer door in disrepair.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage containers and pitchers cracked. Manager discarded.
Basic/14-38-4/Corrected On-Site
Hole in or other damage to wall. Located in men's restroom. Manager stated that he has a work order and is awaiting maintenance to repair.
Basic/36-24-5/Corrective Action Taken
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Basic/29-49-6
Water draining onto plastic bucket from rinse station next to dishwasher. Manager has a work order and is awaiting maintenance to repair.
Basic/29-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Mar 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Food stored on floor. Observed cases of food on floor in walk in freezer. Chef moved to shelf.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 17, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer buckets being stored in hand washing sink in inside bar area. Manager removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed 2oz cups with no handle being stored in various sauces. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Manager removed.
Basic/21-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in freezer interior has an accumulation of soil residues. Manager instructed employee to clean.
Basic/22-16-4/Corrective Action Taken
Jun 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Manager cleaned.
Basic/16-21-4/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler gaskets torn.
Basic/14-11-5
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in walk in cooler. Manager cleaned.
Basic/36-22-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface rusted. Located on shelf under hand washing sink in ware wash area.
Basic/23-03-4
Apr 22, 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
Show 3 findings ▾
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Basic/21-04-4
Reach-in freezer interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Jul 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following food temperatures greater than 41°F raw shrimp (60F - Cold Holding); raw calamari (48F - Cold Holding); raw cod (47F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (48F - Cold Holding) All were located in reach in cooler next to fryer. Cooler had an ambient temperature of 54°F. As per chef all foods had been in cooler for about an hour. Manager instructed chef to remove all foods.
High priority/03A-02-5
No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Discussed and emailed form to operator.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler next to fryer with ambient temperature of 54°F.
Basic/14-74-7
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee bag being stored on kitchen equipment in inside bar area.
Basic/40-06-5
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Basic/35B-01-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located throughout kitchen area and bar area.
Basic/36-22-4
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between prep table and reach in cooler. Chef removed.
Basic/10-17-4/Corrected On-Site
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit.
Basic/05-09-4
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Located on various prep tables next to customer foods.
Basic/21-44-1
Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Located on bar counter in direct contact of customer. Manager removed.
Basic/25-27-4/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.