DARRELLS DINER 9
8727 N HWY 301, Wildwood FL 34785
Last inspected Aug 26, 2025 · 7 visits since September 2023
□ Not on the state's active licence list
This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.
SEP 23
MAR 24
DEC 24
JUN 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in mop sink 5 rodent droppings on floor in mop sink closet across from walk in cooler
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Ceiling tiles soiled dust or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room
Hole in wall across from ice machine in server station.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 25, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 7 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 1 rodent dropping in mop sink 5 rodent droppings on floor in mop sink closet across from walk in cooler
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. sausage patties (123F - Hot Holding) in steam table. Operator moved to grill and reheated to 171F
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Taco meat and black beans in walk in cooler. Operator dated 8/23/25.
Ceiling tiles soiled dust or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry dish rack. Operator separated to properly air dry.
Hole in wall across from ice machine in server station.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jun 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 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 at cookline cracked raw shell eggs with gloved hands, then reached into pans containing fully-cooked diced ham and handled sliced cheese with the same gloved hands without first washing hands and changing gloves.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink cup on prep table directly beside cutting boards at cookline.
Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on soil, not on asphalt or other nonabsorbent pad or surface.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall across from ice machine in server station.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at Handwash sink beside cookline.
Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Air vent on ceiling above ice machine and air vent on wall near walk-in cooler soiled with dust.
Feb 6, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink and spray sanitizer stored in handwashing sink area. Manager moved.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No asterisk on menu consumer advisor to correlate with advisable foods.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher place wet stacks of plastic cups in server area. Manager moved to air dry
Dec 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Plastic wrapped steak over sliced deli meat and macaroni and cheese. Manager moved.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored in hanswash sink area and next to coffee grounds. Manager moved.
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/ Manager Jim Simpso has expired certified food manager certification.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink and spray sanitizer stored in handwashing sink area. Manager moved.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No asterisk on menu consumer advisor to correlate with advisable foods.
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/ More than four employees working, manager Jim has expired food manager certificate.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license displayed.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher place wet stacks of plastic cups in server area. Manager moved to air dry
Mar 7, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line. Operator had employee place hair net on.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink at front counter states hand wash only. Emailed sign to operator.
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