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DUFFYS SPORTS GRILL

8575 SW 124TH AVE, Miami FL 33183 · 561-758-5121

Last inspected Jan 22, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats210
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA2328681
Grade history
MAY 24
JAN 25
APR 25
SEP 25
JAN 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 13 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F-50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator have been inside since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
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Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw mahi stored over ready to eat veggie burger inside grill drawers. Operator relocated products for proper storage.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed splitter at hose bibb underneath dump sink in dish area missing vacuum breakers.
High priority/29-34-4
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor throughout kitchen.
Basic/36-22-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside ice cream freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler gaskets soiled at cook line.
Basic/23-03-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream stored uncovered inside ice cream freezer. Operator covered ice cream.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
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Sep 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shrimp stored over garlic butter inside drawers on cook line. Operator relocated products.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F-50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator have been inside since previous day.
High priority/01B-02-5
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked chicken wings (47F-50F - Cold Holding) inside reach in cooler across from fryers, as per operator have been inside since previous day.
High priority/03A-02-5
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Basic/16-21-4/Repeat Violation
Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from fryers with ambient temperature 50F.
Basic/14-74-7
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup inside walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4/Repeat Violation
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled at cook line. Operator cleaned gaskets during inspection.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. At reach in cooler in wait station area.
Basic/14-33-4/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Observed ice cream inside reach in freezer not covered.
Basic/08B-12-5
Apr 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate9 Basic
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Non-pitting surface rust on food-contact equipment. Observed on dry dish racks and interior of beer coolers.
Intermediate/22-31-4
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed bottle near warewash area; operator placed name during inspection.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed exterior soiled.
Basic/16-21-4
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed in chest freezer and walk in freezer.
Basic/14-69-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed no ambient thermometer in multiple coolers in kitchen.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled gaskets in multiple coolers throughout establishment. As per operator, company is coming to clean.
Basic/23-03-4/Corrective Action Taken
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed on containers in dry storage; operator removed on site.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed on cook line and near dry dish racks.
Basic/14-33-4
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed above stove area.
Basic/14-20-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed in back of kitchen.
Basic/24-18-4/Repeat Violation
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed in walk in freezer and cooler.
Basic/14-17-4
Jan 10, 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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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. Observed chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. Observed bar chlorine dishwasher machine at 0ppm. RM primed line. Employees and RM repaired during inspection. Final reading,100ppm.
High priority/22-41-4/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting boards at cook line with stains.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed reach in cooler drawer gaskets soiled at cook line and exposed area.
Basic/23-03-4
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Basic/24-18-4/Corrected On-Site
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed soda gun holster missing waste line at back bar.
Basic/29-17-4
May 3, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink.
Intermediate/31A-10-4
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Chef immediately turned off ice machine and asked employee to clean and sanitize interior of ice maker.
Basic/22-20-5/Corrective Action Taken
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Scoop stored in blackened seasoning with a handle. Handle broken off. Chef immediately discarded scoop.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Multiple Cutting boards have cut marks and are no longer cleanable. Manager stated he has order placed to get new cutting boards.
Basic/14-09-4/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation
Stored food not covered. Mozzarella sticks stored in walk in freezer uncovered. Chef placed plastic wrap over cheese sticks.
Basic/08B-12-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 2, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. In the cook line observed mashed potatoes (120 F - Hot Holding), as per chef for less than 1 hour, chef reheating food.
High priority/03B-01-6/Corrective Action Taken
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven soiled at preparation table.
Basic/22-08-4

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