DARRELLS RESTAURANT
215 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34285
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
21 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 4
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day more than 6 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over cheeses, soups and mashed potatoes.
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled cinnamon honey butter on dry storage shelf in prep area at 73F prepared the morning prior. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled cinnamon honey butter on dry storage shelf in prep area at 73F prepared the morning prior. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items. **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 6
53A-03-7Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/. Observed one of the managers Adrian Garcia expired.
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at cooks line and reach-in freezer at prep area soiled. Observed microwave at cooks line heavily soiled.
31A-09-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher area full of pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. **Corrected On-Site**
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/
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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. Jolene Lavalley Aiden Toth Joe Ruiz
02C-02-5Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes, cinnamon butter, and gumbo. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
Basic 11
14-11-5Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Observed paint on inside of microwave chipped.
08B-36-4Basic – Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard on handwashing sink next to fryer station exposing food to splashing risk.
14-69-4Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep area and walk-in freezer.
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in reach-in cooler soiled with dust and mold-like substance.
14-33-4Basic – Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-20-4Basic – Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom of prep table.
08B-12-5Basic – Stored food not covered. Observed pan of corn meal on shelf at fryer station no5 covered or protected.
22-16-4Basic – Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
14-17-4Basic – Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
36-10-4Basic – Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed paint on con floor in kitchen worn and exposed.
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 10, 2026 4:40 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
5 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
3 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.