DUFFYS SPORTS GRILL
11588 US HWY 1, Palm Beach Gardens FL 33410 · 561.845.9690
Last inspected Jul 14, 2026 · 11 visits since July 2023
NOV 24
AUG 25
MAR 26
MAY 26
JUL 26
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and D. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small live flies landing on tv at bar. Approximately 2 small live flies on wall at bar above taps. Approximately 1 small live fly landing on ice well at server expo. Approximately 4 small live flies on wall at cook line. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize area.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2026038476 | Mar 26, 2026 | Jun 17, 2026 | $200 |
| 2--2026035797 | May 21, 2026 | Jun 10, 2026 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 14, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 2 small live flies landing on tv at bar. Approximately 2 small live flies on wall at bar above taps. Approximately 1 small live fly landing on ice well at server expo. Approximately 4 small live flies on wall at cook line. Discussed with operator to eliminate all flying insects and clean and sanitize area.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In multiple spot in kitchen standing water on floor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize.
May 22, 2026□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 21, 2026■ Emergency order recommendedComplaint Investigation
Ordered shut on the spot. 2 violations recorded, 2 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.
2 High priority0 Intermediate0 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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) operator primed machine chemical supply, retest chlorine 100ppm.
Live, small flying insects found Approximately 24 small live flying insects at bar on wall around beer tap dispensers. Approximately 5 small live flying insects at bar landing on beer taps. Approximately 11 small live flying insects on wall at cook line. Approximately 29 small live flying insects on walk in cooler exterior walls at cook line. Approximately 5 small live flying insects in kitchen on shelf for soda syrup dispensing pump. Approximately 5 small live flying insects at bar on wall above liquor bottles by TV. Discussed with operator and chef who began to kill flying insects, discussed with operator to kill all flying insects and clean and sanitize areas.
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Mar 26, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 3 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found Approximately 1 small live flying insects flying in trash can. Approximately 2 small flying insects on electrical pole at cook line. Approximately 4 small flying insects above mop sink on wall. Approximately 1 small flying insect on wall above prep table. Approximately 1 small flying insect in dry storage on shelf. Approximately 15 small live flying insects at bar on wall and beer tap. Discussed with operator to clean and sanitize all areas and eliminate flying insects.
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. At dish washing station water hose Bibb connection with no vacuum breaker installed, discussed with operator to install vacuum breaker.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. In prep area of kitchen by ice machine and mop sink standing water on floor, discussed with operator clean and sanitize area.
Aug 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance - some cutting boards at cook line
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- some at cook line
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Emailed; Operator printed procedure during inspection
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting- prep areas by ice maker
Jul 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. diced tomatoes (46 F - Cold Holding); chopped boiled eggs (46 F - Cold Holding); in cooler at cook line closer to dishwasher area; as per operator cooler was unplugged over night and plugged back in the morning; food placed inside cooler before cooler reached 41 F; food out of temperature for approximately 1 hour; Ice bags placed inside;
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn on the cob (132F - Hot Holding) n steam table at cook line; food not covered; food out of temperature for 30 minutes; operator return to reheat to 165 F
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting board at cook line
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit- on the grill at 108 F Discarded
Feb 1, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands. Employee put gloves on to start working with food- didn't wash hands before putting on gloves; operator educated; employee washed hands;
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- cutting boards at cook line;
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at cook line; operator provided
Jul 25, 2023Inspection 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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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Cook cut and plated seared tuna on a salad. Then prepared more salads, without seared tuna and didn't change his gloves. Reviewed with cook cross contamination between raw and ready to eat and fish allergies. Cook washed hands and changed gloves.
Water leaking from a pipe or faucet at mop sink.
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.