DUFFYS SPORTS GRILL
1580 N DALE MABRY HWY, Tampa FL 33607 · 561-758-5121
Last inspected Jul 23, 2026 · 7 visits since October 2023
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5 inspections within 6 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. A container of marinara (125-127F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well at cook line. Operator reheated on griddle top, temped 168-175 F.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Jul 23, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of marinara (125-127F - Hot Holding) stored in steam well at cook line. Operator reheated on griddle top, temped 168-175 F.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. 1 unlabeled spay bottle at bar.
Jan 5, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of egg wash 49F and sliced provolone cheese 51F stored in reach-in cooler. Operator added ice to egg wash and moved sliced provolone cheese to walk-in cooler, re temped sliced cheese 49 F, operator moved cheese to walk-in freezer.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink at cook line blocked by trash can. Operator relocated trash can away from handwash sink.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Employee drinking with no lid and straw at expo line. Employee discarded drink at time of inspection.
Equipment in poor repair. Ran dish machine multiple times in kitchen, tested 10ppm. No ware washing at time of inspection. After prime sanitizer manually, ran dish machine Rand tested 50ppm.
Aug 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of cooked shrimp 46 F and raw tuna 46 F stored in reach-in cooler at cook line. Operator moved to walk-in freezer to rapid cool.
Ceiling tile missing. Above handwash sink at the middle of cook line.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. By ice machine.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Above prep tables at the end cook line.
Mar 28, 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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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. A container of sliced provolone cheese 46 F and cooked noodle 48 F stored in reach-in coolers at cook line. Operator placed ice bags on items at time of inspection.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. At middle of the cook line.
Ceiling tile missing. Above handwash sink at middle of the cook line.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on prep tables at cook line. Operator discarded at time of inspection.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. In walk-in freezer.
Jul 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed sliced machine soiled with old food debris in back kitchen adjacent to mop sink Corrected observed employee clean
Drain cover(s) missing. At mop sink Observed employee replace
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed 3 employee drinks stored on prep tables on service line Corrected observed employee discard all drinks
Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed 4 racks of buns stored on floor in back kitchen Corrected -observed employee place on cart
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup up inside ice cream cooler adjacent to mop sink
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing in restrooms Corrected -observed employee replace sign
Mar 13, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink store on prep table Corrected -observed employee remove
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed metal pans wet nesting on storage shelf
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor under ice machine corrected -observed employee dry mop
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle stored in beer batter Corrected observed employee remove
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed a box of dinner napkins stored on floor adjacent to back door Corrected -observed employee place on shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed spray bottle filled with oil not labeled on grill top Corrected observed employee label
Oct 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee changing gloves with no hand washing between uses, corrected action taken, inspector discussed with manager proper hand washing procedures between glove usage.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drinks stored on food prep tables, corrected, employees removed drinks during inspection.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Coffee filters not stored protected. Employee placed coffee filters in a plastic bag.
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
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