Darrell's Diner 20

10887 N Us 301, Oxford, FL 34484

American

Last inspected: Dec 19, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Darrell's Diner 20 three times, with records going back to 2025. The most recent report on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

Compared to other Oxford restaurants (averaging 88), there's room to close the gap. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

High Priority - 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.

12A-27-4

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. 3 out of 8 employee training expired.

53B-14-5

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. Employee labeled containers of sliced turkey and ham in reach in cooler on cook line during inspection.

02C-03-5

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

21-07-4

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employees put hairnets on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jul 8, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 24, 2025

Food-Licensing Inspection

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/ **Warning**

50-08-7

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Acoustic ceiling in dry storage, beverage machine and expo window areas. **Warning**

51-16-7

Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic ceiling in dry storage, beverage machine and expo window areas. **Warning**

36-37-5

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Darrell's Diner 20 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Darrell's Diner 20 on file is from Dec 19, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

How does Darrell's Diner 20 compare to other restaurants in Oxford?

Darrell's Diner 20 most recently scored 64 out of 100, which is lower than the Oxford average of 88.

Has Darrell's Diner 20's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Darrell's Diner 20 have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Darrell's Diner 20 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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