Darrells Diner 9
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2025
86
Score
Public records show nine inspections at Darrells Diner 9 stretching back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 26, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.
Darrells Diner 9's latest score is in line with the Wildwood average of 84. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 26, 2025
Complaint Full
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in wall across from ice machine in server station. **Repeat Violation** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-24-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled dust or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-26: **Time Extended**
36-34-5
86
Aug 25, 2025
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - 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 **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling tiles soiled dust or mold-like substance. Multiple ceiling tiles in dining room
36-34-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Pans on dry dish rack. Operator separated to properly air dry. **Corrective Action Taken**
24-08-4
Basic - Hole in wall across from ice machine in server station. **Repeat Violation**
36-24-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
14-17-4
55
Jun 4, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 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 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.
12A-27-4
Basic - 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.
12B-07-4
Basic - Grease receptacle/dumpster not on proper pad/nonabsorbent surface. Dumpster sitting directly on soil, not on asphalt or other nonabsorbent pad or surface.
33-23-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall across from ice machine in server station.
36-24-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No Handwash sign at Handwash sink beside cookline.
31B-04-4
Basic - 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.
36-50-4
67
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
78
Dec 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical spray bottle stored in hanswash sink area and next to coffee grounds. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee drink and spray sanitizer stored in handwashing sink area. Manager moved. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. **Warning**
02B-01-5
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/ More than four employees working, manager Jim has expired food manager certificate. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. 2024 license displayed. **Warning**
50-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Dishwasher place wet stacks of plastic cups in server area. Manager moved to air dry **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
24-08-4
45
Mar 7, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Blue chemical spray bottle in dish machine area. Operator labeled degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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.
31B-04-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee on cook line. Operator had employee place hair net on. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
82
Jun 14, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
70
Nov 1, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Q **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
16-37-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Emailed operator written procedure **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at toast station Make line cutting board **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting board at toast station **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
14-09-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-01: **Time Extended**
32-12-5
67
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darrells Diner 9 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Darrells Diner 9 on file is from Aug 26, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Darrells Diner 9?
Across the inspection record, “equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Darrells Diner 9.
How does Darrells Diner 9 compare to other restaurants in Wildwood?
Darrells Diner 9 most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is about the same as the Wildwood average of 84.
Has Darrells Diner 9's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Darrells Diner 9 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Darrells Diner 9 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Darrells Diner 9 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Darrells Diner 9 is inspected around three times per year on average.
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