Palm Beach Gardens, Palm Beach County

DUFFYS DRAFTHOUSE

4280 NORTHLAKE BLVD, Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33410

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
3 Basic
Feb 26, 2026
City
Palm Beach Gardens
County
Palm Beach
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 26, 2026

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 3Total: 3

36-22-4

Detail 24400829

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line puddle of standing water on floor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Time Extended

36-17-5

Detail 24400827

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler multiple floor tiles broken and missing, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 24400828

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line multiple reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and in poor repair, discussed with operator to replace. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-26: Time Extended

Feb 18, 2026

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 8

22-41-4

Detail 24380001

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. At bar Dishwasher (Chlorine 200+ppm) discussed with operator to have machine calibration corrected to 50-100ppm. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Warning

12A-25-4

Detail 24379995

High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee wiped face and after without washing hands employee handled multiple containers of food inside of walk in cooler, discussed with employee who washed hands. Corrected On-Site Warning

03D-15-4

Detail 24379996

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. In walk in cooler plastic wrapped portioned Cooked chicken (51F - Cooling) at 3:00 since 11:00 to 50F at 3:15, at this current rate of cooling product will not reach 41F within 6 hours, discussed with operator who placed product on speed rack spaced apart to allow for adequate airflow cooling. Corrective Action Taken Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 24379998

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand washing sink at bar used to store bucket, discussed with operator who removed bucket. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-22-4

Detail 24379999

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. At cook line puddle of standing water on floor, discussed with operator to clean and sanitize. Warning

36-17-5

Detail 24379997

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. In walk in cooler multiple floor tiles broken and missing, discussed with operator to repair or replace. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 24380000

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. At cook line multiple reach in cooler door gaskets soiled and in poor repair, discussed with operator to replace. Warning

36-64-5

Detail 24379994

Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. In men's restroom group of 4 patrons inside smoking, discussed with operator who spoke with customers informing customers no smoking permitted inside of establishment. Warning

Jul 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 23856814

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops over cooked ribs in drawers at cook line Operator; Raw bacon over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler ; stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Raw steak over cooked ribs in drawers at cook line; stored properly Admin Complaint

53B-13-5

Detail 23856815

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-08: Time Extended

Jul 7, 2025

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 10Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 15

12A-13-4

Detail 23852722

High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee touched soiled cooking chart on top of she shelf at cook line and started cooking foods and plating without washing hands first ; manager educated and employee washed hands ; Corrected On-Site Warning

12A-12-4

Detail 23852716

High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee touching raw salmon, discarded gloves and put clean gloves on and started to touch clean plates and other foods without washing hands first Manager educated and employee washed hands Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23852723

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pork chops over cooked ribs in drawers at cook line Operator; Raw bacon over cooked ribs in walk-in cooler ; stored properly Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-05-4

Detail 23852719

High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside cooler drawers at frying station at cook line ; one live crawling inside the food; Raw chicken; raw calamari ; raw shrimp ; bread crumbs; See Stop Sale Operator discarded food and removed cooler to outside to be washed Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

01B-13-4

Detail 23852718

High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed 2 live roaches inside cooler drawers at frying station at cook line ; one live crawling inside the food; See Stop Sale Raw chicken; raw calamari ; raw shrimp ; bread crumbs; Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 23852726

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. guacamole with tomato (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); impossible burgers (57F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding); in cooler #8 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for than four hours; See Stop Sale Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23852727

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. guacamole with tomato (51F - Cold Holding); blue cheese (55F - Cold Holding); butter (57F - Cold Holding); impossible burgers (57F - Cold Holding); raw shell eggs (72F - Cold Holding); in cooler #8 at cook line; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for than four hours; See Stop Sale Egg rolls (43-46F - Cold Holding);in cooler #1 at cook line; food not properly stored inside the pan; food not prepared or portioned today; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; placed in deeper container; Corrective Action Taken Warning

01B-38-5

Detail 23852730

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from ambient temperature to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within four hours. See stop sale. Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (48-46F - Cooling)at 2:35 to 46-48 F at 3:07 since 11:00; diced hard boiled eggs (57F- Cooling)at 2:35 to 57 F at 3:07 at 3:07 since 11:00;in cooler #8 at cook line ; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale Warning

03D-06-5

Detail 23852717

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. diced tomatoes (48-46F - Cooling)at 2:35 to 46-48 F at 3:07 since 11:00; diced hard boiled eggs (57F- Cooling)at 2:35 to 57 F at 3:07 at 3:07 since 11:00;in cooler #8 at cook line ; food never reached 41 F within 4 hours; See Stop Sale Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 23852725

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn on the cob (126-156F - Hot Holding); in steam table at cook line; food out of temperature for approximately 2 hours; advised operator to reheat to 165 F Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-26-1

Detail 23852724

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. Emailed, printed and signed during inspection ; Corrected On-Site Warning

53B-13-5

Detail 23852729

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. Warning

35A-03-4

Detail 23852728

Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed 2 dead roaches : one dead at the back behind the CO2 tanks ; one dead on the shelf at dishwasher area; Operator cleaned areas; Corrective Action Taken Admin Complaint

22-16-4

Detail 23852720

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- all cooler at cook line and prep areas; Warning

08B-17-4

Detail 23852721

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed pineapple over cooked wings and unwashed corn over impossible burgers Unwashed onions over seared tuna in walk-in cooler; advised to store properly Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

Dec 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 11

03B-01-6

Detail 23398653

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. au jous (101F - Hot Holding)on flat top; as per operator food made earlier and placed in second container with water on the flat top; food out of temperature for approximately 30 minutes; operator moved to the oven to reheat to 165 F Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23398661

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime- all at cook line

31B-05-4

Detail 23398660

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels- operator provided Corrected On-Site

14-01-5

Detail 23398651

Basic - Bowl used to dispense wing sauces Removed

23-24-4

Detail 23398655

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment doors and handles- at all reach in cooler at cook line

14-09-4

Detail 23398654

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line Repeat Violation

36-17-5

Detail 23398659

Basic - Floor tiles in disrepair in walk-in freezer

14-69-4

Detail 23398658

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. Repeat Violation

29-19-4

Detail 23398656

Basic - Standing water in floor- by handwashing sink at cook line

08B-17-4

Detail 23398657

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed sacks of onions over seared tuna on speed rack in walk-in cooler Reversed Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

29-11-4

Detail 23398652

Basic - Water leaking from faucet at handwashing sink at cook line

Jul 10, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 7Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 22966478

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Bottle of sanitizer stored near frozen drinks blender by the bar; removed Corrected On-Site

14-09-4

Detail 22966477

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable- at cook line;

13-04-4

Detail 22966480

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.

08B-36-4

Detail 22966481

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Various sauces stored under dripping condensation from vents and hoods at cook line (on the expo line) ; no proper ventilation; advised operator to store in different place; foods covered Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 22966479

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

22-16-4

Detail 22966476

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues- at cook line

06-01-5

Detail 22966475

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Ribs thawing in standing water at three compartment sink; operator turned on cold water; Corrected On-Site

08B-17-4

Detail 22966474

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed grapes stored over cooked chicken wings on the speed rack in walk-in cooler; Operator stored properly Corrected On-Site

Jan 29, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

02C-03-5

Detail 22597785

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. Milk opened on Saturday in cooler at expo line; dated Corrected On-Site

Jul 7, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 6, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Basic: 2Total: 6

01B-14-4

Detail 22101441

High Priority - Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Operator discarded cracked egg. Corrected On-Site Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 22101440

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. flat top make table - chopped tomatoes (41-59F - Cold Holding); chopped eggs (41-54F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over night and more than 4 hours in overfilled containers - operator split and discarded. See stop sale. wait station lowboy reach in cooler- portioned ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 22101443

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. flat top make table - chopped tomatoes (41-59F - Cold Holding); chopped eggs (41-54F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held over night and more than 4 hours in overfilled containers - operator split and discarded. See stop sale. wait station lowboy reach in cooler- portioned ranch dressing (45F - Cold Holding) not portioned or prepared today held overnight and more than 4 hours - see stop sale. Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 22101442

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. corn on the Cobb (115-179F - Hot Holding) sitting in pan upright with corn sticking out of the water - under 1 hour - operator moved to hot water bath to reheat. Corrective Action Taken Warning

13-04-4

Detail 22101438

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided beard guard. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 22101439

Basic - Stored food not covered. Bar ice cubes - operator covered. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Warning

Jan 19, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03D-15-4

Detail 21709131

Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method as evidenced by inadequate rate of cooling during time of inspection. Walk in cooler - sliced tomatoes (49F - Cooling) 12:00 2.50 remaining recheck 30mins 48F - sliced tomatoes covered during the cooling process - operator loosen cover to facilitate the cooling process. Corrective Action Taken

13-04-4

Detail 21709133

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Operator provided. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

08B-12-5

Detail 21709132

Basic - Stored food not covered. Walk in freezer - drink ice cubes - operator covered. Corrected On-Site

Jul 5, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Basic: 1Total: 1

36-24-5

Detail 21167629

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At draft keg cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-07-05: On order to be repaired. Time Extended

Jul 1, 2022

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 9

10-05-5

Detail 21165378

High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit - utensils in 127F dirty water - operator moved to dish area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

08A-13-5

Detail 21165374

High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. 4 drawer grill station - raw tuna over cooked turkey and fresh eggs over cooked corned beef operator moved to lower drawer. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 21165372

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw beef over raw pork - operator inverted. Corrected On-Site Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21165380

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. tarragon butter blend (97F) held at room temperature under 2 hours moved to stove - reheat 166F. Bain Marie - marinara sauce (127F - Hot Holding); drawn garlic butter blend (127F - Hot Holding) held under 2 hours in double pan Bain Marie - operator moved to stove to reheat - recheck 169F. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

31B-03-4

Detail 21165377

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. At prep area hand sink. Operator provided soap. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-04-4

Detail 21165379

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation - operator provided. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-24-5

Detail 21165373

Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. At draft keg cooler. Warning

29-08-4

Detail 21165376

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Dish area hand sink missing knee paddle for cold water. Repeat Violation Warning

21-38-4

Detail 21165375

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. At wait station - operator double panned. Corrected On-Site Warning

Jan 20, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

03B-01-6

Detail 20800674

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sautéed onions (118 - Hot Holding); garlic butter (128 - Hot Holding) held in double pan under 2 hours - moved to stove for reheat. Recheck garlic butter (190 - Reheating); sautéed onions (190 - Reheating). Corrected On-Site

36-17-5

Detail 20800673

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair and/or in disrepair. At the threshold of the walk in freezer.

29-08-4

Detail 20800672

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Hand sink at dish area missing cold water leg paddle, only hot available to wash hands at 128°F.

Sep 30, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-03-5

Detail 20552229

Intermediate - Commercially processed and prepared on site ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Open gallon of milk - Operator can not determine opening date - chose to discard. Cooked ribs stored on the hotline since Monday not date marked - operator date marked. Corrected On-Site

53A-03-7

Detail 20552228

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Megan Harbatkin - expired 03/10/2021.

08B-47-4

Detail 20552230

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Walk in freezer - cases of pork ribs and a tub of ice cream on floor - operator moved to shelf. Corrected On-Site

14-69-4

Detail 20552227

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

02D-01-5

Detail 20552231

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottle of oil not labeled - operator labeled. Corrected On-Site