Darrell's Diner 15
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
55
Score
Darrell's Diner 15 has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 29, 2026. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “employee personal items stored” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.
The city-wide average sits at 80, which Darrell's Diner 15's 55 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Air gap between water supply inlet and flood rim of equipment/sink is less than one inch. Air gap for dish machine drain is set into floor.
29-44-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed commercial cottage cheese, open, in white standing cooler next to hot table with no date marking.
02C-03-5
Intermediate - 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. Observed 1 employee with expired training. Karen.
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal backpack intermingled with food items in rear storage area. Operator removed it to an appropriate location during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee with no beard guard.
13-04-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic cups at front counter wet nested. Operator unstacked them so they could air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed food debris and soil buildup on floors under and behind kitchen equipment.
36-73-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed a personal drink in the white standing cooler next to steam table. Operator removed it during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
55
Oct 30, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Paint peeling throughout kitchen area **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-10-30: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
95
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with an undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of undercooked animal food ingredient. Poached eggs on eggs Benedict **Warning**
02B-04-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Paint peeling throughout kitchen area **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm at front counter. Operator made fresh bucket 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
21-08-4
82
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jul 15, 2024
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
33
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink next to slicer blocked with step stool and fan. Operator removed items. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Throughout kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
86
Oct 18, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in hand wash sink at front counter. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.
05-08-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Soup in white refrigerator in kitchen area not dated. Operator states the soup was meant to be discarded yesterday and voluntarily discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Certificates are photocopies **Repeat Violation**
53B-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee backpack hung up on shelf storing food items. Operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation in cook line area. Employee wearing bracelets while preparing food in cook line area.
13-03-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in kitchen area.
36-11-4
58
May 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
67
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - 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. 10ppm. Operator primed dish machine, still 10ppm. Operator will set up 3 compartment sink to manually sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs stored over ham and diced tomatoes in reach in cooler at cook line. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf of cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. chicken filets (47F - Cold Holding) employee moved filets to freezer to rapidly cool. Recheck 42F **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards on both makeline coolers in cook line area
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Chlorine test strips
16-37-1
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Mini fridge next to beverage machine
05-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink next to slicer Hand wash sink at front line
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris. Metal rack under waffle maker **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Sausage in pan with standing water. Operator moved to sink to run water over sausage. **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 100ppm at server station. Operator made fresh bucket. 200ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
21-08-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Top of dish machine
16-21-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Chipped paint on floors in kitchen area **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darrell's Diner 15 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Darrell's Diner 15 on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Darrell's Diner 15?
Across the inspection record, “employee personal items stored” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Darrell's Diner 15.
How does Darrell's Diner 15 compare to other restaurants in The Villages?
Darrell's Diner 15 most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the The Villages average of 80.
Has Darrell's Diner 15's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Darrell's Diner 15 have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Darrell's Diner 15 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 Darrell's Diner 15 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Darrell's Diner 15 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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