DARRELLS DINER # 10
1000 BICHARA BLVD, The Villages FL 32159 · 352-750-0700
Last inspected Feb 11, 2026 · 9 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Room temperature, less than 4 hours. Cook placed in cooler.
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Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over corn beef hash.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting boards.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving.
Stored food not covered. -Cooked chicken breast in walk in cooler.
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate10 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw sausage stored behind cooked potatoes.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over pancake batter.
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 and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. -Shell eggs. Manager determined correct time.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on prep cooler.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At wait station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cook line equipment. -Shelving through out kitchen.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior lid on prep cooler. -Prep cooler. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Egg cartons over cook line.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Over prep cooler.
Feb 25, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cook line. -Slicer blade.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Warewash.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around microwave. -Shelf above grill. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Feb 25, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 15 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw sausage patties stored behind hash browns.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over cooked fish.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. -Ice chute at drink station.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. -Floors throughout kitchen.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. -Walk in cooler, around condenser.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinets. -Shelf above oven. -Shelving throughout.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Prep cooler to left of fryers. -Prep cooler across from reach in freezer.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover.
Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
Feb 6, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cook line. -Slicer blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Warewash.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around microwave. -Shelf above grill. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 14 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority3 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over sausage.
Shell eggs not stored at an ambient air temperature of 45 degrees Fahrenheit or less. -Room temperature, less than 4 hours. Cook placed in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cook line. -Slicer blade.
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification.
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/
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Warewash.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil by rear exit door.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around microwave. -Shelf above grill. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
Oct 18, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. -Raw Philly meat over pre cooked chicken.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over onions.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Bacon 52f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in refrigerator.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over clean pots.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting board.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -At front line.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryer.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -In warewash.
Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Under shelf on cookline.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler to left of fryer. -Walk in cooler shelves.
Mar 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. -Cook grabbed raw bacon and then grabbed bread.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. -Raw beef over lemons in walk in cooler.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over onions.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Soap over disposable gloves.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on prep cooler.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Cigarettes and jacket over soda syrup boxes.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -On cookline.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -In warewash.
Food stored on floor. -Bucket of potatoes.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -In kitchen.
Nov 2, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate6 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over noodles.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Metal rod and knife stored on handsink.
Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not operating on cookline.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warewash.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed cart.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.