West Palm Beach, Palm Beach County

DUFFYS SPORTS GRILL

721 VILLAGE BLVD, West Palm Beach, FL 33409

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
6 High Priority
Feb 24, 2026
City
West Palm Beach
County
Palm Beach
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
15

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 24, 2026

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 6Basic: 1Total: 7

03D-01-5

Detail 24393733

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Deep container with Cooked stuffing with butter at 1:55pm(78F cooling) since 1:27am, see stop sale

08A-02-6

Detail 24393730

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Walk in freezer Raw burgers over cooked corn Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

08A-20-5

Detail 24393728

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Walk in cooler Raw burgers over raw fish Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

01B-02-5

Detail 24393731

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting at room temperature with no temperature control next to grill. Butter blend 78F hot holding . Per operator stored for over 4 hours. See stop sale Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry station. Sour cream 50F cold holding stored on a plastic bottle on top of double metal pan . Per operator stored over 4 hours and not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Walk in cooler Deep container with Cooked stuffing with butter at 1:55pm(78F cooling) since 1:27am, see stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 24393734

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pantry station. Sour cream 50F cold holding stored on a plastic bottle on top of double metal pan . Per operator stored over 4 hours and not prepared or portioned today. See Stop Sale Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 24393729

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Sitting at room temperature with no temperature control next to grill. Butter blend 78F hot holding . Per operator stored for over 4 hours. See stop sale

29-11-4

Detail 24393732

Basic - Water leaking from pipe under hand washing sink on dishwasher area

Jul 9, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 4Total: 14

35A-02-7

Detail 23856110

High Priority - 3 Live, small flying insects found in kitchen. Advised Operator to eliminate live, small flying insects. Warning

03D-02-5

Detail 23856109

High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked ribs (44F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep, tightly covered containers, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Warning

22-41-4

Detail 23856113

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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine retested at chlorine 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-07-5

Detail 23856112

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Employee entered kitchen, put on gloves and began preparing coleslaw for customers without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands, changed gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-29-4

Detail 23856117

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. Employee handled cell phone, customer payment, establishment exit/entry door and then handled clean utensils to scoop ice and prepare drinks for customers without washing hands. Advised Operator of proper hand washing. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

08A-05-6

Detail 23856107

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At drawers under grill; raw fish stored over hot dogs. Operator moved hot dogs above raw fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23856114

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted beef stored over raw whole muscle steak. Operator moved raw comminuted beef below raw steak. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23856115

High Priority - 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. At walk-in cooler; cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). At cook line make top; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). At breading station make top; raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); egg wash (49F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler(s) overnight. Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. At walk-in cooler; cooked ribs (44F - Cooling). Operator stated cooling overnight in full, deep, tightly covered containers, did not reach 41F within 6 hours. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23856104

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At walk-in cooler; cooked potatoes (48F - Cold Holding). At cook line make top; cut tomatoes (47F - Cold Holding). At breading station make top; raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding); egg wash (49F - Cold Holding); buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding). Operator stated items not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler(s) overnight. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 23856106

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Cleaning chemicals stored over and with beverages at bar. Operator removed chemicals. Corrected On-Site Warning

02C-03-5

Detail 23856116

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. At walk-in cooler; opened milk, no date mark. Operator stated does not know when milk was opened. Advised Operator of proper date marking requirements, Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 23856111

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At walk-in cooler; cooked chicken (56F - Cooling 2:05/56F 2:45). Operator stated cooling for 2 hours on pans tightly stacked on rack, at this rate will not reach 41F within 6 hours, separated racks to facilitate faster cooling. At cook line make top; cut lettuce (47F - Ambient Cooling 2:15/47F 2:45). Operator stated lettuce cut less than 3 hours prior, overfilled in pan, at this rate will not reach 41F within 4 hours, removed overfilled portion. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 23856108

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 23856105

Intermediate - No soap provided at bar hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 6, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 2Total: 6

12A-29-4

Detail 23453661

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. Employee touched broom/dust pan/garbage can and then handled clean silverware while sorting without washing hands. Operator discussed with employee who then washed hands. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23453663

High Priority - 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. At drawers under grill; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 23453664

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. At drawers under grill; cooked chicken (45F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (47F - Cold Holding). Operator stated chicken not prepared or portioned today, held in cooler overnight. See Stop Sale.

03B-01-6

Detail 23453660

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. At steam table; cooked rice (75F - Hot Holding). Operator stated rice reheated in microwave prior to being placed in steam table, held less than 1 hour, moved to be reheated to 165F. Corrective Action Taken

31B-02-4

Detail 23453659

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At cook line hand wash sink; no paper towels. Operator provided paper towels. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 23453662

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance (cleaning chemicals) not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site

Jul 19, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 22972776

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. Bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm). Operator primed machine, retested at 0ppm. Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 22972781

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. At walk-in cooler; raw fish stored over pickles. Operator moved pickles. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 22972779

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. At walk-in cooler; raw comminuted turkey stored over raw fish. Operator moved raw turkey below fish. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-18-4

Detail 22972780

High Priority - Warewashing sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm). Operator emptied water from machine, refilled/ran again, tested at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site Warning

31B-03-4

Detail 22972777

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand washing sink; no soap. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-20-5

Detail 22972778

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. At kitchen ice machine; accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned/sanitized. Corrected On-Site Warning

Feb 21, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Total: 4

12A-12-4

Detail 22662072

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. At cook line; employee switched from cooking raw hamburger to plating ready to eat food without washing hands. Discussed with Operator, employee washed hands. Corrected On-Site

08A-16-5

Detail 22662071

High Priority - Raw animal food not properly separated from ready-to-eat raw animal food, such as hamburgers, steak and sushi covered under a consumer advisory. At walk-in cooler; raw ground turkey stored over ready to eat seared/raw sesame crusted tuna. Operator moved tuna above turkey. Corrected On-Site

03D-15-4

Detail 22662069

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. At cook line; brown gravy (120F - Cooling 2:05pm/118F - Cooling 2:38pm). Operator stated cooling for 30 minutes, in pot on cook top, at this rate product will not reach 70F within 2 hours, moved to walk-in cooler to facilitate faster cooling. Corrective Action Taken

31A-11-4

Detail 22662070

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. At bar; hand wash sink used to stored sanitizer bucket. Operator removed. At wait station; hand wash sink used as dump sink for used/discarded lemons/straws. Operator removed. Corrected On-Site

Sep 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Sep 27, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

35A-05-4

Detail 22321908

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. One live on the pantry/sauté make table - operator removed and sanitized area. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22321909

High Priority - 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. pantry/sauté - butter (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - sour cream portions (47F - Cold Holding); salsa portions (47F - Cold Holding); butter portions (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22321911

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pantry/sauté - butter (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. double door reach in - sour cream portions (47F - Cold Holding); salsa portions (47F - Cold Holding); butter portions (47F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. fry station make table. - shredded cabbage (68F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours in fry station make table top unit (not working) under 4 hours - operator moved to walk in cooler. Warning

14-11-5

Detail 22321912

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Double door reach in cooler - left cooler door does not fully close. Warning

29-11-4

Detail 22321910

Basic - Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle - Expo hand sink. Warning

Jun 14, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 3Basic: 11Total: 14

02C-03-5

Detail 22057798

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. Buttermilk walk in cooler Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22057811

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzle Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 22057804

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Corrected On-Site

24-08-4

Detail 22057802

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

14-11-5

Detail 22057800

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Door and gasket dressing reach in cooler

10-14-5

Detail 22057803

Basic - Ice bucket/shovel stored not inverted Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22057808

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk in freezer

10-20-4

Detail 22057801

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Corrected On-Site

10-01-5

Detail 22057809

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle in flour Corrected On-Site

21-04-4

Detail 22057810

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Dressing station Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22057807

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters

16-46-4

Detail 22057806

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

21-08-4

Detail 22057805

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0 ppm. Corrected to 200 ppm Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 22057799

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flours Corrected On-Site

Oct 27, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

29-34-4

Detail 21531453

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing on hose Bibb located under hand sink by upright cooler no. 5

31A-11-4

Detail 21531452

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dumping ice in hand sink at server station.

41-17-4

Detail 21531454

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear liquid spray bottle at server station not labeled. Manager labeled. Corrected On-Site

36-34-5

Detail 21531455

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Rusted suspended ceiling frame in dishwasher area.

Dec 16, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 15, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 9

22-43-4

Detail 20729596

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Triple Sink (Quaternary 0ppm); operator primed the system corrected Triple Sink (Quaternary 400ppm) Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 20729591

High Priority - 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. double door reach in cooler - portioned blue cheese dressing (65°F - Cold Holding); portioned ranch dressing (70°F - Cold Holding); milk (55 - Cold Holding); portioned butter (69°F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today dated 12/14 operator states not removed from cooler and held over 4 hours - see stop sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20729597

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler - naked cooked chicken wings (47°F-52°F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held at fry station make table and moved to walk in under 4 hours - operator moved to freezer for quick chill. grilled station drawer - mahi (39°F-46°F - Cold Holding) held under 4 hours in pan with ice bag - operator moved to walk in cooler. cook line make table - sliced tomatoes (40°F-61°F - Cold Holding); American cheese (66°F - 43°F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held under 4 hours overfilled containers - operator moved to walk in cooler. double door reach in cooler - portioned blue cheese dressing (65°F - Cold Holding); portioned ranch dressing (70°F - Cold Holding); milk (55 - Cold Holding); portioned butter (69°F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today dated 12/14 operator states not removed from cooler and held over 4 hours - see stop sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31A-09-4

Detail 20729592

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. At dish area hand sink - glass rack cart blocking hand sink - operator removed cart. Corrected On-Site

31B-02-4

Detail 20729590

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanicalhand drying device provided at handwash sink. Prep sink hand sink - operator provided towels. Corrected On-Site

06-06-5

Detail 20729593

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. chicken breast (81°f) sitting in room temperature water less than 4 hours - operator moved to freezer to facilitate the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

22-08-4

Detail 20729594

Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

23-03-4

Detail 20729589

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Dish area and 3 compartment sink back splash - operator cleaned and sanitized during inspection. Corrected On-Site

02D-01-5

Detail 20729595

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Chemical spray bottle with oil not labeled.

Nov 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Administrative complaint recommended

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

03A-02-5

Detail 20646119

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items on fry station flip top cooler , cooked chicken wings (50°F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (50°F - Cold Holding); cheese (50°F - Cold Holding). Per operator all products stored for approximately two hours. Per operator products not prepared or portioned today Operator decided to use time as a public health control form for all TCS items stored on fry flip top cooler. Form printed , filled and posted also products time marked for the remaining time of two hours.. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-17-4

Detail 20646118

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance( sanitation solution)not labeled.at the bar. Operator labeled Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-22-4

Detail 20646120

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.right next to fryer station Operator dried floor Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-08-4

Detail 20646121

Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength.at 0 ppm on server station. Operator discarded Corrective Action Taken

Oct 18, 2021

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 10

01B-02-5

Detail 20595773

High Priority - 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 the following items on cook line Flip top right side of the line from expo view cooler ; fresh garlic and oil (50°F - Cold Holding); butter (50°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50°F - Cold Holding);flip top flip top cooler middle from expo view,raw burgers (50°F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (50°F - Cold Holding); beyond burgers (50°F - Cold Holding); ground turkey (50°F - Cold Holding); cheesesteak meat (50°F - Cold Holding) Per operator all products stored for longer than 4 hours . Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale.

03A-02-5

Detail 20595780

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items on cook line Flip top right side of the line from expo view cooler ; fresh garlic and oil (50°F - Cold Holding); butter (50°F - Cold Holding); heavy cream (50°F - Cold Holding); cooked pasta (50°F - Cold Holding);flip top flip top cooler middle from expo view,raw burgers (50°F - Cold Holding); hotdogs (50°F - Cold Holding); beyond burgers (50°F - Cold Holding); ground turkey (50°F - Cold Holding); cheesesteak meat (50°F - Cold Holding); Per operator all products stored for longer than 4 hours . Per operator products not prepared or portioned today. Operator discarded. See Stop Sale. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-02-4

Detail 20595774

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. On dishwasher area. Operator provided Corrected On-Site

05-08-4

Detail 20595776

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

41-17-4

Detail 20595781

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance ( sanitation solution)not labeled at the bar. Operator Labeled Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 20595777

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

14-11-4

Detail 20595779

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple reach in cooler broken on cook line.

36-22-4

Detail 20595772

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water.on cook line

14-69-4

Detail 20595778

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

29-08-4

Detail 20595775

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand washing sink on expo side leaking from drain pipe