DARRELLS RESTAURANT
215 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34285
License #6805649
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Mixed Health Record
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DARRELLS RESTAURANT in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 82.5 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 29, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 21 total violations — 4 critical, 6 major, 11 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day more than 6 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
- [03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hard boiled cinnamon honey butter on dry storage shelf in prep area at 73F prepared the morning prior. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
- [08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over cheeses, soups and mashed potatoes.
- [14-11-5] Equipment in poor repair. Observed paint on inside of microwave chipped.
- [14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep area and walk-in freezer.
- [14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom of prep table.
- [14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in reach-in cooler soiled with dust and mold-like substance.
- [36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed paint on con floor in kitchen worn and exposed.
- [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. Jolene Lavalley Aiden Toth Joe Ruiz
- [22-16-4] Walk -in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
- [31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar area.
- [01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled cinnamon honey butter on dry storage shelf in prep area at 73F prepared the morning prior. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
- [08B-12-5] Stored food not covered. Observed pan of corn meal on shelf at fryer station no5 covered or protected.
- [08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard on handwashing sink next to fryer station exposing food to splashing risk.
- [53A-05-6] 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/
- [02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes, cinnamon butter, and gumbo. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
- [53A-03-7] 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/. Observed one of the managers Adrian Garcia expired.
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at cooks line and reach-in freezer at prep area soiled. Observed microwave at cooks line heavily soiled.
- [14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
- [31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher area full of pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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