Darrells Restaurant
Last inspected: Dec 5, 2025
43
Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Darrells Restaurant, the earliest from 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 5, 2025. Diners may want to take note: high risk reflects issues that a health inspector considered important.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to 11 violations.
Looking across the full record, “ready-to-eat” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Compared to other Venice restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
0
Critical latest
4
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
43
Jan 14, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed some employees still have expired training at time of inspection **Time Extended**
53B-14-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster. **Time Extended**
33-16-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line. Repeat 8-6-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line. Repeat 8-6-24 **Time Extended**
36-11-4
82
Jan 13, 2025
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 19 violations
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher in prep area. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize top of dishwasher machine to remove rodent droppings. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cinnamon butter (54F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding) in reach-in-cooler at cooks line. Employee stated items had been placed in cooler 2 hour prior. All items were removed from cooler and returned not walk-in-cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed pulled pork (79F - Reheating); mashed potatoes (69F - Reheating). Employee stated items had been put into steam well to reheat 2.5 hours prior. Employee removed all items from containers and place on stove to reheat to proper temperature. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03E-02-5
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil on shelf at wait staff area over single serve items. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
41-07-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell over cheese and cooked pasta. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. **Warning**
11-05-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar used as dump sink. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in-cooler and cooks line,collard greens, pasta, cut steaks, cooked chicken and sour cream portions in wait staff cooler. All prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 8-6-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
02C-02-5
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. **Warning**
53B-14-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters at cooks line and waitstaff station. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line. Repeat 8-6-24 **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-17-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line and prep area. **Warning**
21-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. **Warning**
16-46-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster. **Warning**
33-16-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen turkey breast defrosting 3 compartment sink counter in standing water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. **Warning**
14-17-4
19
Aug 6, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made hot sauce made with butter blend (71 - Cold Holding). Cook stated it was made 2 days prior and keep out at room temperature. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of item. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Home made hot sauce made with butter blend (71 - Cold Holding). Cook stated it was made 2 days prior and keep out at room temperature. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of item. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut steaks and cooked chicken prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 1-16-25 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen .
36-34-5
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors at cooks line with chipped paint no long smooth and durable
36-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
58
Jan 16, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steaks prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked
02C-02-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed operator secure tanks. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build of grease on cooks line hood and on wall next to hood above fry station.
36-68-5
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
22-08-4
78
Oct 16, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher area with pans in it. Employee removed pans. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. **Corrective Action Taken**
11-26-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
10-20-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-29-22 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
70
Nov 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and coleslaw made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-19-22 and 4-15-22 **Repeat Violation**
02C-02-5
Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic containers and pans at clean equipment rack in back kitchen.
16-48-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Repeat 7-15-22 **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage at clean side of dishwasher area.
12B-02-4
Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked and broken at cooks line.
14-38-4
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line.
21-38-4
70
Jul 21, 2022
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Darrells Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Darrells Restaurant on file is from Dec 5, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Darrells Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “ready-to-eat” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Darrells Restaurant.
How does Darrells Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Venice?
Darrells Restaurant most recently scored 43 out of 100, which is lower than the Venice average of 79.
Has Darrells Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Darrells Restaurant have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Darrells Restaurant means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Darrells Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Darrells Restaurant is inspected around two times per year on average.
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