Darrells Diner # 10
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Darrells Diner # 10 11 times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 11 violations to closer to nine violations per visit.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing seven times across the record.
Darrells Diner # 10's latest score of 70 falls below the The Villages average of 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
11
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over corn beef hash. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting boards.
22-02-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Walk in cooler shelving.
22-16-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. -Cooked chicken breast in walk in cooler.
08B-12-5
70
Oct 29, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food not separated from ready-to-eat food during preparation. -Raw sausage stored behind cooked potatoes.
08A-14-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over pancake batter. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board on prep cooler.
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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.
53B-13-5
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. -Over prep cooler.
14-20-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under cook line.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave.
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -At wait station.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of cook line equipment. -Shelving through out kitchen.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Interior lid on prep cooler. -Prep cooler. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
Basic - Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. -Egg cartons over cook line.
25-32-4
32
Feb 25, 2025
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
37
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint Full
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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/ **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cook line. -Slicer blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: Manager has course scheduled for 02/12. Was scheduled in January but course through Cheney Brothers canceled. **Time Extended**
53A-01-7
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-73-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Warewash. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
22-08-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
31B-04-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around microwave. -Shelf above grill. -Interior of fryer cabinets. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-02-06: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
55
Dec 6, 2024
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over sausage. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-03-5
Intermediate - 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/ **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Cutting board on cook line. -Slicer blade. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. **Warning**
53A-01-7
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. **Warning**
16-21-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryers. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -Warewash. **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil by rear exit door. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Around microwave. -Shelf above grill. -Interior of fryer cabinets. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers. **Warning**
36-73-4
35
Oct 18, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - 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. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored over clean pots. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-02-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw bacon over onions. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting board.
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -At front line.
36-34-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. -Under fryer.
36-17-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. -In warewash.
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Interior of fryer cabinet. -Under shelf on cookline.
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Cooler to left of fryer. -Walk in cooler shelves.
22-16-4
37
Mar 20, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
39
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw shell eggs over noodles. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. White cutting board.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Metal rod and knife stored on handsink. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Not operating on cookline. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Warewash.
36-11-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Speed cart.
23-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. On cookline.
36-17-5
47
May 2, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw bacon over blueberries. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands.
12A-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Prep cooler cutting board. -Slicer blade guard.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -Spatula in handsink. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. In walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-49-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. In warewash.
36-11-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
45
Jan 20, 2023
Complaint Full
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
39
Dec 20, 2022
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Under flat grill. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-10-19: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-20: **Time Extended**
36-17-5
95
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darrells Diner # 10 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Darrells Diner # 10 on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Darrells Diner # 10?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Darrells Diner # 10.
How does Darrells Diner # 10 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Darrells Diner # 10 most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Darrells Diner # 10's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Darrells Diner # 10 have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Darrells Diner # 10 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Darrells Diner # 10 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Darrells Diner # 10 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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