DARRELLS DINER #16
4409 NW BLITCHTON RD · OCALA · Marion County · FL 34482
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 2
12A-27-4High Priority – Employee handled raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. 1. Employee at cookline handled raw French toast mix with gloved hand, then handled clean plates with the same gloved hand without first washing hands. 2. Employee at cookline cracked a raw shell egg, then handled raw beef, then placed both gloved hands on their hips and proceeded to handle equipment handles at the cookline without washing hands. Manager had the employee wash hands during this inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
41-10-4High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. 1. Bottle of dish soap stored on lower shelf of prep table beside foil wrap. 2. Bottle containing perfume stored in pan beside fountain soda syrup on lower shelf of prep table. Manager removed both chemicals from the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
Basic 6
35A-03-4Basic – Dead roaches on premises. One dead roach on floor in kitchen, in closet near dish machine. Manager swept the area during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4Basic – Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Sandwich with bite taken out of it stored on cutting board at cookline. Manager removed the personal food from the area during this 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. 1. Employee hat on top of fountain soda syrup on shelf in kitchen. 2. Lint roller stored on wire shelf above clean dishes in kitchen. 3. Personal bag stored on front counter beside clean cups. 4. Employee phone stored on shelf above potatoes on shelf in kitchen. Manager removed all the personal items during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-07-4Basic – Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Two employees handling food at cookline with bracelets on wrists.
10-20-4Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs stored on fryer door handle. The manager removed the tongs from the handle during this inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chili thawing at room temperature on top of microwave at cookline. The chili is still partially frozen. Manager moved the chili to the cooler to continue to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 2, 2026 12:33 PM.
Violation category totals
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.