DARRELL'S DINER 20
10887 N US 301, Oxford FL 34484 · 352-399-2332
Last inspected May 26, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2025
DEC 25
MAY 26
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 2-1-2026, over 60 days ago,
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Inspection history
4 visits, newest first
May 26, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 19, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed : the dish wash machine at 0 ppm for chlorine. The jug was changed, the system primed multiple times, no change. This requires a Callback, 7 days.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed : the license expired on 2-1-2026, over 60 days ago,
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : provolone cheese 45°, Swiss cheese 44° in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler. Ice bags were added. Both cheeses were at 40/41° after 12 minutes.
Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking. Observed : pancake batter with a date sticker, no time mark. The batter was removed from refrigeration at 9:30. An adjusted time mark for 1:30 disposal was added.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : glass cleaner stored over the sanitizer sink.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed : 3 staff over 60 days, no proof of Employee Training.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed : the outside co2 tank is not secured.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed : 2 employee drinks stored next or over food in the kitchen. These were moved below.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - towel drying. Observed : dish wash staff using a towel to dry dishes. The manager redirected the dish washer to let dishes air dry.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed : a ladle at the end of the cook line in 71° standing water.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Employee cracked shell eggs and touched clean plates and utensils. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Employee labeled containers of sliced turkey and ham in reach in cooler on cook line during inspection.
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. 3 out of 8 employee training expired.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hairnets on during inspection.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Sanitizer bucket on cooked line stained line tested at 0ppm. Employee remade bucket retested at 100ppm.
Jul 8, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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