SARASOTA, Manatee County

DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL

3005 UNIVERSITY PARKWAY, SARASOTA, FL 34243

FoodSeating
Latest violations
1
1 Basic
Feb 27, 2026
City
SARASOTA
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

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.

Feb 27, 2026

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

14-09-4

Detail 24403098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-27: Time Extended

Feb 18, 2026

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 5Basic: 3Total: 8

01B-01-4

Detail 24379546

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 can of tomato sauce and one can of cranberry sauce dented at the seams. Manager set the cans aside for a refund. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 24379547

High Priority - 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. Dish machine sanitizer reading +200ppm chlorine. Establishment stoped using the dish machine called the technician and set up the three component sink to properly sanitizer dishes and equipment. Warning

12A-02-4

Detail 24379543

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Server handled dirty dishes then clean glasses without washing their hands. Employee removed the glasses to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 24379548

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle containing cleaning fluid stored next to a clean food container on a shelf on the cook line. Employee removed the bottle. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 24379545

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Warning

16-03-4

Detail 24379541

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation Warning

14-09-4

Detail 24379544

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. All cutting boards on the cook line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24379542

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Beer lines in the keg walk in cooler soiled. Warning

Sep 23, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Basic: 3Total: 7

12A-07-5

Detail 24058629

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw shrimp, changed their gloves and handed clean utensils without wash their hands. Employee removed the utensils to be sanitized, washed their hands and changed their gloves. Corrective Action Taken

08A-05-6

Detail 24058627

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw calamari stored over blue cheese in the reach in cooler on the left side of the cook line. Employee removed the blue cheese. Raw ground beef stored over cooked pork ribs in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Employee removed the ribs. Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 24058628

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Sever handled dirty dishes then a cleaned plate without washing their hands. Employee removed the plate to be sanitized and washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

41-10-4

Detail 24058626

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottles containing sanitizer fluid stored next to packages of coffee and coffee filters in the expo area. Manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

10-12-5

Detail 24058624

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored in a soiled holder. Manager sanitized the scoop and holder. Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 24058625

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of all microwave ovens on the cook line soiled.

23-03-4

Detail 24058630

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Handles on the hand wash sink on the cook line soiled. Walls in the keg wash in cooler soiled.

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

08A-20-5

Detail 23545212

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. Observed raw ground beef stored over raw pork in the walk in cooler. The operator properly stored the raw animal foods. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23545219

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed coleslaw (48F - Cold Holding); butter (49F - Cold Holding) in the top portion of the reach in cooler at the server station. The operator stated the above potentially hazardous foods had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator placed the foods in the lower portion of the cooler. Observed cut tomatoes (49F - Cold Holding) stored stacked above the fill line in the top section of the reach in cooler on the cook line. The operator stated the tomatoes had been held for approximately 1 hour. The operator emptied half of the contents and stored in the lower half of the reach in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

02C-03-5

Detail 23545214

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk opened and held for more than 24 hours with no date mark behind the bar.

16-23-4

Detail 23545215

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

51-11-4

Detail 23545218

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.

36-34-5

Detail 23545217

Basic - Ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated dust above the dish area.

40-06-5

Detail 23545213

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee backpack stored on a shelf with clean equipment in the kitchen. The operator properly stored the backpack. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 23545216

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry in the mop sink. The operator properly stored the wet mop. Corrected On-Site

Sep 18, 2024

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 9

08A-05-6

Detail 23156463

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in reach in cooler on cooked Line raw seafood of hot dog. Person in charge removed raw seafood. Observed in walk in cooler raw seafood over cooked pork. Educated Person in charge on safe refrigerator storage and emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout. Person in charge removed raw seafood.As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Admin Complaint

29-42-4

Detail 23156462

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet by dishwasher and outside mop sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

22-02-4

Detail 23156461

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed in back kitchen area slicer soiled with dried food debris. Employee stated it was not used today.

53A-05-6

Detail 23156468

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/

23-24-4

Detail 23156465

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on microwave door handles in main kitchen area.

06-09-1

Detail 23156469

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed in reach in cooler on cooks line reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Person in charge stated it had been in the reach in cooler for approximately 12 hours and opened packages. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

24-08-4

Detail 23156464

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed in dishwasher area food containers wet nesting. Person in charge seporated containers . Corrected On-Site

22-08-4

Detail 23156466

Basic - Interior of microwaves has accumulation of food debris on cooks line. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

23-03-4

Detail 23156467

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed in main kitchen area over fryers and grill hood filters soiled with grease.

Apr 15, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

08A-05-6

Detail 22802957

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw chicken stored over ready to eat mushrooms in the drawer reach in cooler on the cook line. Chef placed the chicken below the mushrooms. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 22802961

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.

11-27-4

Detail 22802962

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. Emailed handouts to the operator. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22802960

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 22802959

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Standing water on the floor under the dishmachine in the bar area.

22-08-4

Detail 22802963

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. 3 microwave ovens on the cook line soiled. Repeat Violation

22-16-4

Detail 22802958

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. 2 reach in coolers on the right side of the cook line soiled.

Oct 3, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 7

12A-29-4

Detail 22335937

High Priority - Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employees handled their phone then clean equipment without washing their hands. Employee washed their hands. Corrective Action Taken

12A-20-4

Detail 22335939

High Priority - Employee washed hands with no soap. Employee on the cook line washed their hands with no soap. Employee rewashed their hands. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22335938

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. Emailed handouts to the operator. Repeat Violation

16-03-4

Detail 22335936

Basic - Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.

06-09-1

Detail 22335942

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Thawed Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged Mahi stored in the walk-in cooler and the reach in cooler on the cook line not removed from the packaging. Employee removed the fish from the packaging. Repeat Violation

13-04-4

Detail 22335940

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on the cook line has no beard guard.

22-08-4

Detail 22335941

Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Both microwave ovens in the middle of the cook line soiled.

Jun 1, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

12A-07-5

Detail 22029617

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee handled raw beef then changed their gloves without washing hands. Employee changed their gloves and washed their hands. Corrected On-Site

11-27-4

Detail 22029618

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.

16-37-1

Detail 22029619

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary test kit for the sanitizer buckets.

31B-03-4

Detail 22029620

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Hand washing sink in the bar area. Manager placed soap at the hand washing sink. Corrected On-Site

06-09-1

Detail 22029621

Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Manager stated the fish had been thawed for approximately 24 hours. Manager removed the fish from the ROP environment. Corrected On-Site

Nov 1, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08A-05-6

Detail 21543618

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over containers of ready-to-eat pickles in walk-in cooler, seared tuna over ready-to-eat brownies and raw pork over cooked shrimp. Employees moved and stored correctly. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

27-16-4

Detail 21543616

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided at employee handwash sink. Observed hot water in the middle handwash sink on the cook line at 84F.

22-20-5

Detail 21543617

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.

36-73-4

Detail 21543619

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floor drains soiled throughout warewashing area.

23-03-4

Detail 21543615

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters and hoods soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. Operator stated a cleaning is scheduled for next week. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the operator. Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

08A-05-6

Detail 21277240

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sesame tuna stored in drawer above cupcakes in reach-in cooler on cook line. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21277239

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters on cook line soiled with an accumulation of grease and food debris. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

24-18-4

Detail 21277238

Basic - Observed silverware in wait station area with spoons stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

Apr 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

22-02-4

Detail 21026128

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with food debris. Employee confirmed slicer was not yet used today.

31B-02-4

Detail 21026131

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed center hand washing sink without paper towels. Employee said towel dispenser broke off the wall.

53B-13-5

Detail 21026124

Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of training for Rudolf Guzman, cook.

41-17-4

Detail 21026127

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle at bar. Bartender corrected by removing and discarding product. Corrective Action Taken

36-32-5

Detail 21026130

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed 1 ceiling tile damaged in back preparation area near convection ovens.

23-03-4

Detail 21026129

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust.Observed grease buildup on hood filters.

33-16-4

Detail 21026132

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

25-05-4

Detail 21026126

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed Styrofoam cups, Napkins, and to go containers stored on floor in Dry storage area.

36-50-4

Detail 21026125

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust on the Walkin Cooler fan covers.

Feb 18, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jan 21, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

35A-02-6

Detail 20802781

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the wait station to the right of the soda station on the far right hand side of the wait station, facing the dining room, landing on single serve portion cups. Operator discarded cups. Following day callback per Sandra Richendollar at 4:33 p.m. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Observed approximately 7 small flying insects by can dry storage rack in rear of kitchen to the left of the ware washing area, 3 small flying insects in the wait station area, and 2 small flying insects in the bar area. Admin Complaint

22-20-5

Detail 20802779

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at the Island Oasis machine in the bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Time Extended

14-74-7

Detail 20802780

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - 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. Reach-in cooler in wait station area in disrepair. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-01-21: Repairman is here currently but not in repair. No product that is time/temperature control for safety food is being stored in the reach-in cooler in the wait station area. Time Extended Corrective Action Taken

Jan 19, 2022

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Basic: 8Total: 13

01B-01-4

Detail 20798123

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed 1 can of pineapple slices and 1 can of Dijon mustard dented at the seam on a dry storage shelf to the right of the ice machine. Operator set cans aside for reimbursement. Warning

12A-27-4

Detail 20798133

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell egg and then handled a clean plate to be served to customer without removing gloves and washing hands. Educated employee on hand washing procedures. Operator removed plate to wash and sanitize. Corrective Action Taken Warning

35A-02-6

Detail 20798128

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 12 small flying insects in the wait station to the right of the soda station on the far right hand side of the wait station, facing the dining room, landing on single serve portion cups. Operator discarded cups. Following day callback per Sandra Richendollar at 4:33 p.m. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 20798129

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 lbs of pork loin being stored under middle grill in reach-in cooler number 8 at 50°F. Operator stated that the pork loin had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator discarded product. Observed Homemade Ranch sauce at 61°F, Firecracker Sauce - Dairy at 56°F, Butter at 62°F, and Coleslaw at 52°F in wait station area in a reach-in cooler that is in disrepair being kept cool with ice. Operator discarded product. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20798135

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 lbs of pork loin being stored under middle grill in reach-in cooler number 8 at 50°F. Operator stated that the pork loin had been stored in the reach-in cooler overnight. Operator discarded product. Observed Homemade Ranch sauce at 61°F, Firecracker Sauce - Dairy at 56°F, Butter at 62°F, and Coleslaw at 52°F in wait station area in a reach-in cooler that is in disrepair being kept cool with ice. Operator discarded product. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20798127

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice chute at the Island Oasis machine in the bar area. Warning

14-01-5

Detail 20798124

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food in container of chicken breading under prep table in rear of kitchen to the left of the walk-in cooler. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20798132

Basic - 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. Reach-in cooler in wait station area in disrepair. Warning

50-09-4

Detail 20798130

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator reached out to regional manager for copy of current license to display. Corrective Action Taken Warning

29-18-4

Detail 20798125

Basic - Drain cover(s) missing in the bar area underneath dump sink on the right end of the bar area. Operator called employee stopping at the store to get a drain cover. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-47-4

Detail 20798134

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed rack of buns stored on the floor at the end of the cook line to the right of the handwash sink. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20798131

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach-in cooler gaskets throughout kitchen soiled with food debris. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20798126

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed to go containers stored in the bar area not inverted or protected from contamination. Operator inverted containers. Corrected On-Site Warning