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DUFFY'S TAVERN

2108 SW 57 AVE, Miami FL 33155 · 3057892766

Last inspected Aug 12, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats64
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2301427
Grade history
DEC 24
APR 25
SEP 25
FEB 26
AUG 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 12, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findings
Employee touched soiled apron/clothes and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed employee at the cook line touch dirty apron and immediately grabbed kitchen utensil without proper handwashing.
High priority/12A-28-4
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed canned sodas stored next to bottles of bleach in back storage area. Operator removed sodas.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed white cutting board at reach in cooler prep table soiled.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed microwave door handle in kitchen soiled.
Basic/23-24-4
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5
Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed broken green lid used to cover food inside walk in cooler.
Basic/14-38-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Feb 26, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed can of oven cleaner stored next to seasonings on seasoning rack in kitchen prep area. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks in back storage area not secured properly. Operator placed chain around items.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Clean wiping cloth supply not properly stored. Observed bucket of chlorine sanitizer solution on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Basic/21-19-4/Corrected On-Site
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 frozen tuna being thawed in commercially processed packaging inside walk in cooler. Operator removed.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook line with torn gaskets.
Basic/14-11-5
Food stored on floor. Observed gallon of oil on floor in kitchen area. Operator removed.
Basic/08B-38-4/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed a set of tongs on hood suppression system. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Sep 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical cleaning spray for prep table stored next to seasonings in back prep area. Operator removed.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed small CO2 tank in back storage area not secured.
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in beverage cooler with torn gasket.
Basic/14-11-5/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in beverage cooler with soiled fan covers.
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook lid with soiled interior.
Basic/22-16-4/Warning
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed walk in cooler located near the cook line with rust accumulation on shelves.
Basic/14-17-4/Warning
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth on top of prep table in back prep area not stored in chlorine sanitizing solution.
Basic/21-12-4/Warning
Apr 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed spray can of WD-40 next to bin of seasoning at the dry storage shelf. Operator removed immediately.
High priority/41-10-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chemical test kit for three compartment sink.
Intermediate/16-37-1
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 reduced oxygen packaged mahi mahi inside walk in cooler being thawed improperly inside packaging. Operator removed product from packaging.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in freezer located across the cook line with torn gasket.
Basic/14-11-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed walk in cooler fan covers soiled. Observed hood filters at the cook line soiled.
Basic/23-03-4
Feb 17, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 18, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed 2 employee food handlers certificates expired. Stacy and Eddie.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash signs inside of men's restroom.
Basic/31B-04-4
Mar 14, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area.
High priority/29-37-4/Repeat Violation
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Observed no hot water available when valve is open at remote employee bathroom.
Intermediate/27-16-4
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 partially thawed raw mahi stored inside reduced oxygen packaging at walk in cooler. Coached cook on proper thawing procedures. Cook cut packages during inspection.
Basic/06-09-1/Corrected On-Site
Equipment in poor repair. Observed walk in cooler gaskets in disrepair near cook line.
Basic/14-11-5
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line.
Basic/21-12-4
Aug 14, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 7 findings ▾
Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Observed at ware washing area.
High priority/29-37-4/Repeat Violation
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.
Intermediate/11-27-4
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust at preparation area.
Basic/36-34-5
Food stored on floor. Observed plastic container of pickles stored on floor at walk in cooler at storage building.
Basic/08B-38-4
Reach-in freezer across from cook line interior has accumulation of soil residues.
Basic/22-16-4
Walk in cooler gasket in poor repair.
Basic/36-51-4
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at cook line and ware washing area.
Basic/21-12-4

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.