DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL
21212 ST ANDREWS BLVD, Boca Raton FL 33433 · 561.845.9650
Last inspected Jul 9, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches found on the washing machine area floor. 2 of the 3 roaches were killed. The areas were cleaned and sanitized.
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Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Jul 9, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.
Dec 12, 2025Inspection 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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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken and raw shrimp stored above washed ready to eat mushrooms and pickles in chicken prep cooler. Operator reorganized.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other during preparation based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chopped beef and raw ground beef stored above raw shrimp in cook line low boy reach in. Operator reorganized.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cellphone stored on bar beverage prep mat. Employee removed.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler in chicken prep cooler.
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. spinach artichoke dip (47F - Cold Holding) held in double pan in reach in cooler on cook line for less than two hours. Per operator, item was moved from freezer and placed in reach cooler to defrost. Operator added ice to container to quick chill.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured at warewashing area.
Standing water in bottom of fryer prep reach-in-cooler.
Feb 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed line cook not wash hands between glove change and handle ready to eat food.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink at bar blocked with cutting board.
Oct 21, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Edamame in grocery bags in walk in freezer Removed
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef over cooked pork reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Removed
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork and raw shell eggs in reach in cooler drawer on cook line. Removed
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pepper jack cheese (50F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (50F - Cold Holding); in flip top cooler on cook line. Not prepped or portioned today. In unit less than four hours. Cheese overstocked. Removed top layer.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. mashed potatoes (128F - Hot Holding) in steam table. In unit less than four hours. Stirred. All parts 135F
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle with glasses at bar Removed
Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. cooked pasta (50F- Cooling) at 2pm to 50F at 2:30 pm since 11 am; reach in cooler drawer end of cook line. At this rate pasta will not to 41F within 4 hours. Sealed In plastic bags. Placed in walk In cooler.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Only plans available on file have no service station at this location next to bathrooms. at server station servers make coffee and scoop ice.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar Removed
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Drying rack
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Frying flip top cooler end of cook line
Jan 19, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled in kitchen
Food stored on floor. Bag of onions on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Chef picked up
Dec 12, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Dec 11, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 3 live roaches found on the washing machine area floor. 2 of the 3 roaches were killed. The areas were cleaned and sanitized.
Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Food stored on floor. Case of french fries stored on floor in the walk in freezer. Employee stored correctly. Plastic water bottles stored on floor. Employee stored correctly.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Spoon handle touching spicy wings flour. Employee stored correctly.
Jul 28, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. At dishmachine- employee handling dirty dishes then proceed to handle clean dishes- no handwash- educated operator- employee washed hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table near cookline-Clam chowder; 125F- hot holding,- double panned in steam table- food out of temperature for 1 hour- operator reheated to 169F.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent soiled by cook line and office area.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing golden bracelet while prepping food and transporting clean dishes- operator removed.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Soiled wiping cloths stored on prep area by cookline- operator removed.
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.