DUFFY'S TAVERN
5808 MARINA DR, Holmes Beach FL 34217 · 9417782501
Last inspected Aug 19, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
5 inspections within 9 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (115F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item on the flattop.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2016010303 | Feb 18, 2016 | Mar 22, 2016 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Observed an employee lunch unlabeled in the walk in cooler. Operator stored and labeled the lunch properly.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored with their dry goods. Operator moved them.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign posted for their mens restroom. Operator added a sign.
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed wiping cloth sanitizer to strong in kitchen on cook line. Operator diluted chlorine sanitizer to 50ppm.
Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer bucket in bar area not at proper minimum strength. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer bucket to 50ppm.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle of scoop touching pepper. Operator moved handle above product.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine wiping cloth sanitizer not a proper ppm. Operator corrected chlorine sanitizer to 100ppm.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on a dry storage shelf next to food. Owner removed the drinks.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employees cell phone on shelf at food prep area. Operator removed cell phone.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed on the cook line: Cooked onions (115F - Hot Holding) Operator stated it had been out for approximately 1hr. Operator placed item on the flattop.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed multiple single service cups being used as scoops in containers of spices. Operator disposed of the cups.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed soot build up on the ceiling vents above the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee beverages on top of prep tables and the cook line.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to single use gloves in the back storage area. Owner removed the bottle.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Owner removed and sanitized the scoop and holder.
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.