DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL
627 CAPE CORAL PKWY W, Cape Coral FL 33914 · 239.205.6771
Last inspected Aug 20, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (109F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook reheated chili on stove top.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Aug 20, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 6, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 3 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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 exceeds 200ppm).
Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine exceeds 200ppm)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on soda fountain nozzles across from inside bar.
Jan 27, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance inside soda nozzle behind inside bar. This is a repeat violation from the previous inspection dated 09-05-2025
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Missing grout at floor to entrance of cooks line.
Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. Pipe leaking at server station ice well across from inside bar.
Sep 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Mold like substance on soda fountain in dining area.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Partial bottle of water on clean dish table. Operator discarded.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cooks line. This is a repeat violation from previous inspection dated 03-17-2025
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In outside mens room.
Mar 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting across cook line soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink in prep area being used to clean produce. The chef educated operator on proper usage of handwashing sink.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Oct 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board in prep area soiled.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar and cooking area.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs was removed from stove top handle.
Light shield damaged/in kitchen soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust like substance on storage rack in kitchen area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall in kitchen area rust like substance. The GM stated the wall is in the process of being painted.
Oct 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The chef is placing chili in heating unit to reheat. See Reheating Temperature.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair on cook line.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
Apr 3, 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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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach-in cooler beside deep frier gasket torn.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. The operator discarded drink from reach-in cooler in bar.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filter above coffee machine unprotected. The GM placed lid over coffee filters.
Nov 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed raw chicken tenders (48F - Cold Holding); raw shrimp (49F - Cold Holding); raw cod (48F - Cold Holding) in reach-in cooler beside deep frier. The manager placed all raw products on ice.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed chili (109F - Hot Holding) in steam table. The cook reheated chili on stove top.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board soiled on cook line.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing as dump sink in bar.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. The operator removed the open drink from prep table.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. The tongs were removed from cook line.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 31, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed hand washing sink turned off in women's restroom. The manager turned on water at hand washing sink in women's restroom.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk-in gasket torn.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container flour.
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