DARRELL'S DINER #12

Name: DARRELL'S DINER #12
Address: 6998 N US HWY 27 UNIT 109, OCALA, FL, 34482, US
Rating: 77.9

6998 N US HWY 27 UNIT 109, OCALA, FL 34482

License #5203039

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77.9 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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DARRELL'S DINER #12 in OCALA currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 77.9 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on April 1, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 1 critical, 5 major, 11 minor.

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[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan cover in walk-in cooler.
[41-10-4] Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of sanitizer stored next to and above clean lids at end of cook line. Manager moved spray bottle during inspection.
[12B-07-4] Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on reach-in cooler across from cook line. Manager removed drink during inspection.
[16-03-4] Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine. Dish machine across from three compartment sink.
[53B-14-5] Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired on 9/14/2025.
[11-26-1] 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. Two new employees working in the kitchen.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No hand towels at kitchen hand washing sink. Manager provided hand towels during inspection.
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Cups stored next to wait station soda machine.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on kitchen reach-in coolers and steam table stained. Slicer blade and slicer soiled with old food debris. Blade of can opener on kitchen prep table.
[14-45-4] Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard lining shelf for reach-in cooler across from cook line. Employee removed cardboard during inspection.
[08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Coffee stored in wait station. Employee placed lid over coffee

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