Holmes Beach, Manatee County

DUFFY'S TAVERN

5808 MARINA DR, Holmes Beach, FL 34217

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Dec 11, 2025
City
Holmes Beach
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-27-4

Detail 24246209

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 24246210

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open. Operator closed lid. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 24246208

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 29, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

10-01-5

Detail 23997598

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

21-07-4

Detail 23997599

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-27-4

Detail 23678676

High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Wiping cloth sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Owner replaced the sanitizer new reading 100ppm chlorine. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 23678675

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Nov 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

13-01-4

Detail 23360269

Basic - Employee with soiled clothing. Observed employees cell phone on shelf at food prep area. Operator removed cell phone. Corrected On-Site

Mar 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

03B-01-6

Detail 22762607

High Priority - 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. Corrective Action Taken

14-01-5

Detail 22762608

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 22762606

Basic - 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.

12B-07-4

Detail 22762605

Basic - 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.

Nov 9, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

41-10-4

Detail 22435997

High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 22435998

Basic - 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. Corrected On-Site

Mar 18, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

11-27-4

Detail 21866832

Intermediate - 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. Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy

11-26-1

Detail 21866830

Intermediate - 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.Educated Person in charge and emailed a copy.

51-11-4

Detail 21866831

Basic - Carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured in back storage area. Person in charge secured co2 tank. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 21866833

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of dried food debris in back kitchen area by dish machine.

Aug 24, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Aug 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority: 1Total: 1

03A-02-5

Detail 21294130

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items were stored in reach in cooler in the kitchen. cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items were stored in reach in cooler for hour and half. Operator placed the items in the other reach in cooler in the kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-08-22: Sliced cheese 41F, ground beef 45F, cut tomatoes 49F, cut lettuce 49F. Interior ambient temperature 41F in reach in cooler, after cooler has been serviced. Per operator items were in reach in cooler for hour and half. Operator placed items in other reach in cooler. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Aug 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03A-02-5

Detail 21289346

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Following items were stored in reach in cooler in the kitchen. cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (49F - Cold Holding); sliced cheese (49F - Cold Holding). Operator stated that the items were stored in reach in cooler for hour and half. Operator placed the items in the other reach in cooler in the kitchen. Corrective Action Taken Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21289348

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Dry storage area. Warning

21-12-4

Detail 21289347

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wiping cloth stored on the prep table in the kitchen. Operator placed cloth in bucket with solution. Corrected On-Site Warning

May 13, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

53B-14-5

Detail 21084751

Intermediate - 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. 5 employees 1 employees expired.

14-45-4

Detail 21084750

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelves under the grill. Owner removed the cardboard. Corrected On-Site

Feb 14, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.