DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL
3005 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941.777.2110
Last inspected Jun 17, 2026 · 8 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $1,000
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2026024773 | Feb 18, 2026 | May 4, 2026 | $400 |
| 7--2024064952 | Sep 18, 2024 | Dec 5, 2024 | $200 |
| 7--2022009086 | Jan 21, 2022 | Jun 16, 2022 | $200 |
| 7--2018031657 | May 16, 2018 | Sep 6, 2018 | $200 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jun 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over cooked shrimp in the reach in cooler on the cook line. Manager removed the calamari. Repeat violation from 9/23/25.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels provided at the hand wash sink in the middle of the cook line. Manager placed paper towels at the hand wash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Open drink stored on a shelf above clean pans on the cook line. Employee removed the drink.
Feb 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line.
Feb 18, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato sauce and one can of cranberry sauce dented at the seams. Manager set the cans aside for a refund.
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. Dish machine sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean glasses without washing their hands. Employee removed the glasses to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to a clean food container on a shelf on the cook line. Employee removed the bottle.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer lines in the keg walk in cooler soiled.
Sep 23, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp, changed their gloves and handed clean utensils without wash their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed their gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over blue cheese in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the blue cheese. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pork ribs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the ribs.
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then a cleaned plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized and washed their hands.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing sanitizer fluid stored next to packages of coffee and coffee filters in the expo area. Manager removed the bottles.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager sanitized the scoop and holder.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwave ovens on the cook line soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the hand wash sink on the cook line soiled. Walls in the keg wash in cooler soiled.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw animal foods.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the foods in the lower portion of the cooler. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler.
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 milk opened and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark behind the bar.
Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.
Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above the dish area.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on a shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the backpack.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop.
Sep 18, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 9 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on cooked Line raw seafood of hot dog. Person in charge removed raw seafood. Observed in walk in cooler raw seafood over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw seafood.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by dishwasher and outside mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food debris. Employee stated it was not used today.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles in main kitchen area.
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 in reach in cooler on cooks line 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. Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 12 hours and opened packages. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge seporated containers.
Interior of microwaves has accumulation of food debris on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.
Apr 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the chicken below the mushrooms.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under the dishmachine in the bar area.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 3 microwave ovens on the cook line soiled.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 reach in coolers on the right side of the cook line soiled.
Oct 3, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee on the cook line washed their hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands.
Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed handouts to the operator.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
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. Thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler and the reach in cooler on the cook line not removed from the packaging. Employee removed the fish from the packaging.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line has no beard guard.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in the middle of the cook line soiled.
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