DARRELLS RESTAURANT
215 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34285
License #6805649
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Solid Health Score
How is this score calculated? →DARRELLS RESTAURANT in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 93.5 out of 100 — a B grade — generally clean with some minor or moderate violations on record. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on December 5, 2025. Across those visits, inspectors documented 10 total violations — 3 major, 7 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25
- [36-10-4] Observed floor at cooks line and dishwasher area is worn.
- [53B-13-5] 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. Only able to provide proof of training for Kenna Grimes, Evan Waite, and Gina Bergeron. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed working containers container of collard greens in walk-in cooler not covered or protected from soiled shelves and items above it.
- [22-16-4] Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- [11-05-4] Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25
- [51-09-4] Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.
- [31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by wait staff area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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DARRELLS RESTAURANT looks fairly solid on paper. Would you eat here?
Solid overall, with enough history that people may still weigh the details differently.
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