Inspection Report

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DARRELL'S DINER #19

859 US HWY 41 S · INVERNESS · Citrus County · FL 34450

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateSeptember 18, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3434342
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8723368
DBPR license1900991

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority0 Intermediate6 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.

High Priority 2

#7High Priority12A-27-4

High Priority – Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Cook cracked egg, did not wash hands began touching other foods. Spoke with manager about importance of washing hands.

#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 48F sliced tomatoes reach in cooler on cook line 1st temp 9:35am, moved to walk in 43F 10:21 am 2nd temp. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic33-14-4

Basic – Dumpster overflowing garbage. Manager stated truck coming today for pickup.

#2Basic40-06-5

Basic – Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee water bottle in cooler in kitchen. Manager removed and segregated. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#3Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets soiled reach in cooler in kitchen by dry goods shelf. Manager stated owner has ordered new gaskets.

#4Basic33-16-4

Basic – Open dumpster lid.

#5Basic25-32-4

Basic – Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. Cardboard egg flats being reused for food storage on cook line. Liquid butter container being held on top. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#6Basic08B-17-4

Basic – Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomato over rte sauces. Walk in cooler.

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 24, 2026 1:08 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 33 · Garbage, refuse and premises maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 40 · Employee personal belongings
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.