Duffy's Sports Grill, 4746 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: DUFFY'S SPORTS GRILL
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 4746 N Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426
License #: 6013849
Total inspections: 15
Last inspection: 07/01/2014

Ratings Summary

Based on 1 vote

Overall Rating:
***
3.3
Ratings in categories:
Food:
***
3.0
Service:
*****
5.0
Price:
****
4.0
Ambience:
***
3.0
Cleanliness:
**
2.0

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Dusty air conditioning vent covers. Over salad station prep area.
  • Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Shelf under preparation table soiled with food debris. At cook line pan storage. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. At hose Bibb at dish station with hose attached.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Tall reach in near freezer . **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Pasta at 92° covered in walk in cooler in 4 inch pan. PIC uncovered and put in walk in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
07/01/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. Shelves above prep table.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on slicer sharpener.
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Grease receptacle lid open, broken, or missing. Open and multiple flies present.
  • Basic - Walk-in freezer shelves soiled with encrusted food debris.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee cutting lettuce and scooping with bare hands. Put on gloves, **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Pork over cooked chicken. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb. Next to dish machine at wall.
  • Intermediate - Interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Broken glass in bottom of glass cooler at bar.
  • Intermediate - Multiuse food-contact surface not smooth, free of breaks/cracks/chips/pits/crevices. Scoop at cook line melted. **Corrected On-Site**
1/2/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Storeroom bulk containers.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Bags of ice in freezer. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Food stored in dry storage area not covered. Bread crumbs. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
  • Basic - Ice tea stored in ice tea dispensers not covered. At non enclosed wait station
  • Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At bar.
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on new set of gloves to work with food.
  • High Priority - Live, small flying insects in food preparation area. Near dish machine.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
  • Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Bar and kitchen.
  • Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food. Provided to PIC for garlic butter spread held at 69° at cook line.
7/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Dumpster has holes on bottom.
  • Basic - Grease on the ground around dumpster receptacle.
  • Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Lemons. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Baskets of house made chips at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance inside the ice bin.
  • Intermediate - Encrusted material on can opener blade. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Microwave missing fan guard cover/splatter shield. 2 at Cookline
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bleach **Corrected On-Site**
1/23/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • In-use utensil for nonpotentially hazardous food not stored in a clean, protected location. Ice scoops, Corrected On Site.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment exposed to splash/spillage not constructed of materials that are not smooth and easily cleanable. microwave
  • Critical - Observed employee handling CELLPHONE then engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. Put on Gloves after phone use.
  • Critical - Observed food stored in strainer with sanitizer hose resting in inside. chicken , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. As dumpsink at bar, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked chicken wings in top make table reachin at cookline, PIC put in walkin cooler, 50 minutes later 43 degrees, Corrected On Site.
  • Observed reachin freezer gasket torn/in disrepair. Cookline
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Prep area.
  • Critical - Observed soil buildup inside ice bin. Discussed with PIC*
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Knives at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. * At cookline . Discussed with PIC *Corrected On Site.
7/23/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
1/18/2012Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within +/- 3 degrees Fahrenheit. 2 in walkin cooler.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. lower reachin at cookline out of temperature . See stop sale. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/2012.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. reachin items,see stop sale. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/2012.
  • Critical - Fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. lemons for ice tea.
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin at cookline .
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee cutting lemons for ice tea. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Employee putting lettuce ,tomate and onion on burger for immediate service. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/2012.
  • Observed ceiling soiled with accumulated dust and loose piece over prep area.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. pasta at 51 degrees, cooked chicken 52, beef 51, cheese 52. This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/2012.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. tuna and vegie burgers at 52 at cookline reachin . This violation must be corrected by : 1/18/2012.
  • Observed ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. at prep table .
  • Critical - Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice tea containers at wait station.
  • Critical - Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice). reachin at cookline.
1/17/2012Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Critical - Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. PIC will not store PHFOODS until unit maintains 41DEGREES , Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Hot water not provided/shut off at employee hand wash sink. PIC states water heater cycled off.
  • Critical - Observed bathroom facility in disrepair. Fixture in mens stall not secured.
  • Observed build-up of food debris, dust or dirt on nonfood-contact surface. under shelf over food storage all along cookline .
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. hoods cookline
  • Critical - Observed buildup of slime in the interior of ice machine.
  • Critical - Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when putting on gloves ,multiple employees . Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. beef behind chicken reachin drawer cookline .
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. mold like substance .
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses on cookline at 53 degrees. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHFOODS cheeses ,eggs @ 54 and phf salads @ 53 in top of make table , PIC DID NOT TURN ON TODAY. DISCUSSED TEMPERATURE MONITERING AT LAST VISIT. moved food to freezer less than 4 hours. Repeat Violation. See last inspection.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food thawed at room temperature. raw beef,moved to cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Potentially hazardous food not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. sauce and cooked vegies at 115 ,cookline,reheated. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. at hose end of dishmachine rinse area
7/12/2011Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. PHF dressings at wait station , 49 degrees, rechilled, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reachin at salad station , PHFOODS , cheeses ,eggs moved to top make table in morning, PIC did not turn on unit until after food loaded, moved to walkin cooler to chill, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. cheeses on cookline, PIC closed top of make table, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed food being cooled by nonapproved method. food covered while cooling, uncovered under 4 hours, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. reachin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. storeroom
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. ice tea bins at wait station Corrected On Site.
  • In-use utensil not stored with handle above the top of potentially hazardous food and the container. reachin cooler, Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when when putting on gloves
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Beverage tubing/cold plate not separated from stored ice. insulating tape in ice
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb. mop sink
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. produce, beer cooler, Repeat Violation.
1/4/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. chicken and seafood behind RTE vegies
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area. 2 container in storeroom . Corrected On Site.
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. prep tables in kitchen
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. interior of oven and stove top
  • Observed clean utensils/equipment stored in dirty shelves. at cookline Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. unwrapped straws at bar , moved to service area. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink missing paper towels in food preparation room or area. at bar Corrected On Site.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. produce, beer cooler.
7/27/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse . chicken breading flour held for 2 days out of temperature , disposed of by general manager. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.coleslaw on line moved to walkin byPIC. Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. observed chicken breading flour out of temperature more than 4 hours. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above.observed mash potatos on cookline less than two hour as per manager Corrected On Site. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands. when changing gloves. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. at seafood station .
  • Critical. Observed soil buildup inside ice bin.
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. on hood above grill.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. observed glasses on freezer floor Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried.
  • Observed single-service articles improperly stored. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Hand sink next to office missing sanitizer in food preparation room or area.
  • Critical. Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions.at bar
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. this is at the top of the door and a different issue than the one that was complied.
  • Observed hole in ceiling.observed above back prep table
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed. Corrected On Site.
2/23/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit.FISH 46f-DRAWERS UNDER THE GRILL, BUTTER AT EXPO Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Cooked vegetables not held at 135 degrees Fahrenheit or above. COOKED ONIONS _COOKLINE _LESS THAN 2 HRS OUT OF TEMPERATURE PER MANAGER Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Unpackaged food not protected from environmental sources of contamination during preparation.DOUBLE STACKING _COOKED ONIONS CONTAINER & MUSHROOM ON STOVE Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed uncovered food in holding unit/dry storage area.COOKED RIBS WIC
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled.COOK_COOKLINE _BREAD, RAW BEEF, SCALLOPS, LETTUCE ETC Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. COOK #2_TOUCHED BURGERS THEN BREAD. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Observed employee engage in food preparation, handle clean equipment or utensils, or touch unwrapped single-service items, without washing hands.COOK AFTER CHANGING GLOVES Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Alternative Operating Procedure for bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food not reviewed annually.
  • Observed equipment in poor repair.SCOOP_BROKEN /MELTED HANDLE _SALAD STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair.DRAWERS COOKLINE
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair-COOKLINE COOLER #7
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. COOKLINE COOLER BOARD_ACROSS FROM GRILL Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets.DRAWERS COOKLINE _UNDER FLAT TOP
  • Critical. Observed interior of microwave soiled. COOKLINE MICROWAVE OVEN Repeat Violation.
  • Critical. Observed food-contact surfaces encrusted with grease and/or soil deposits.CONTAINER FOR CHIPS _SIDE STATION Corrected On Site.
  • Observed soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris.BLACK RESIDUE _BAR
  • Critical. Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. HAND SINK_BAR_ICE INSIDE
  • Critical. Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers.COOKLINE
10/6/2009Routine - FoodAdministrative complaint recommended
No report available. 5/18/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 1/20/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
No report available. 10/28/2008Routine - FoodWarning Issued

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Added on Aug 12, 2014 1:06 PM
Food:
***
Service:
*****
Price:
****
Ambience:
***
Cleanliness:
**
The bathrooms are always dirty the floorts are covered in urine.
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