DARRELL'S DINER #12
6998 N US HWY 27 UNIT 109 · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to and above clean lids at end of cook line. Manager moved spray bottle during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 5
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen reach-in coolers and steam table stained. Slicer blade and slicer soiled with old food debris. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped drink in front counter hand washing sink.
31B-02-4Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1Intermediate – 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. Two new employees working in the kitchen.
53B-14-5Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired on 9/14/2025.
Basic 7
16-03-4Basic – Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
14-45-4Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf for reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee 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 reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Cups stored next to wait station soda machine.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler. **Repeat Violation**
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach-in freezer next to cook line fryers.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Coffee stored in wait station. Employee placed lid over coffee **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:43 AM.
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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.