Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa
Last inspected:
1580 N Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, FL 33607Part of: Duffys Sports Grill Florida health inspections, violations & closures
Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa has a documented pattern of recurring employee health and shellfish handling violations across 24 inspections spanning multiple years. The facility has averaged 6.7 violations per inspection, significantly above Florida's statewide average of 5.2. Employee health reporting violations—including failures to report sick workers and ensure proper health disclosures—were cited in at least 6 of the most recent 8 inspections. Shell stock handling violations appeared in 7 of the most recent 10 inspections, indicating ongoing deficiencies in the management of raw shellfish inventory and documentation. Food contact surface violations, proper handwashing failures, and allergen awareness gaps have also been documented repeatedly. The facility has not experienced an emergency closure. The most recent inspection on January 5, 2026, found one high-priority employee health reporting violation, one high-priority shell stock requirement violation, and one high-priority food contact surface violation; the inspection was completed with no further action required.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa: Comparison to Hillsborough County Averages
Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa: Full Inspection History — DBPR (24)
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections7 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections12 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Partial· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 2 inspections13 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 9 high priority
— Complaint Full· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections21 violations · 16 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa last inspected?
- Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa was last inspected by Florida DBPR on January 5, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa?
- The most frequently cited violations at Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa are: Time as control, Shell stock requirements, Clean multi-use utensils.
- How many health inspections has Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa had?
- Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa has had 24 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 6.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa find?
- Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa was most recently inspected on January 5, 2026 with 4 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa ever been shut down?
- No, Duffys Sports Grill in Tampa has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
Nearby Establishments to Duffys Sports Grill
Poor Inspection Records Near Tampa
Stories You May Have Missed Tampa
Tampa Korean Restaurant Logged 6 High-Severity Violations, Stayed Open
One Family Korean Restaurant on Hillsborough Ave was cited for undercooking food and unreported employee illness on May …
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
Editor: All content reviewed and verified by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
This page is maintained by FloridaFoodSafety.org and is not affiliated with Duffys Sports Grill. How we collect and verify this data.