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DARRELL'S DINER 14

1031 S PINE AVENUE · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34471

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 14, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionAdministrative complaint recommended
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3712867
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13751360
DBPR license5201613

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
0 High Priority3 Intermediate5 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical8 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

Intermediate 3

#6Intermediate53A-05-6

Intermediate – 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/ Inspector observed five employees handling food without a certified food manager present. A certified food manager arrived during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#7Intermediate53B-02-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee handling food at cookline without proof of food handler training. The employee stated he has been employed at this location since June. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**

Repeat ViolationAdmin Complaint
#8Intermediate11-26-1

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. Three employees handling food without proof they have been informed of their health reporting responsibilities.

Basic 5

#1Basic14-45-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelving in dry storage area lined with cardboard. An employee removed the cardboard during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach in floor in storage closet in back of kitchen. An employee swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole around wall plate behind front counter.

#4Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Several ceiling air vents and ceiling tiles throughout kitchen soiled with dust.

#5Basic02D-01-5

Basic – Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of sugar in dry storage area missing label. Manager added the proper label during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 15, 2026 11:21 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.