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DARRELLS DINER 9

8727 N HWY 301 · WILDWOOD · Sumter County · FL 34785

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateDecember 6, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3467960
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8778957
DBPR license7000600

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority4 Intermediate2 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

#3High Priority08A-05-6

High Priority – Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plastic wrapped steak over sliced deli meat and macaroni and cheese. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored in hanswash sink area and next to coffee grounds. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 4

#5Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – 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/ Manager Jim Simpso has expired certified food manager certification. **Warning**

Warning
#6Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink and spray sanitizer stored in handwashing sink area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#7Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No asterisk on menu consumer advisor to correlate with advisable foods. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53A-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/ More than four employees working, manager Jim has expired food manager certificate. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 2

#1Basic50-09-4

Basic – Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license displayed. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Dishwasher place wet stacks of plastic cups in server area. Manager moved to air dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 20, 2026 12:19 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 50 · Current license displayed
1 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.