DARRELL'S DINER #18
2506A SE 17 ST · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
9 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
02C-01-5High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Turkey stored in walk-in cooler dated 2/3/2026. Manager stated item prepared on 3/3/2026. Manager placed proper date mark on turkey. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Items stored in front counter reach-in cooler: sour cream (46F – Cold Holding); cottage cheese (45F – Cold Holding). Employee stated items placed in cooler one hour prior to temperature being taken. Employee placed items on top shelf to get better air flow around items. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Degreaser stored next to soda box on dry storage shelf next to mop sink. Manager moved degreaser to area where chemicals are stored. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 1
53A-05-6Intermediate – 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/. No certified food manager present with four employees working.
Basic 5
16-23-4Basic – Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Dish machine next to three compartment sink.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf above cook line steam table. Manager removed cardboard during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on prep table next to cook line reach-in freezer. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee phone on prep table next to cook line reach-in cooler. Manager removed phone during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups stored next to soda machine in wait station.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 13, 2026 7:11 PM.
Violation category totals
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.