Darrells Diner in Crystal River
Last inspected:
963 N Suncoast Blvd, Crystal River, FL 34429Darrell's Diner #21 in Crystal River has accumulated 373 violations across 40 inspections since 2016, averaging 9.3 per visit. The facility has not been shut down for emergency violations and faces no disciplinary actions or fines. Proper ventilation, food contact surfaces, and clean utensils are the top recurring violations. Recent inspections from 2024 onward show improvement, with zero violations in March 2024 and June 2025, followed by minor issues in late 2025 and early 2026.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Darrells Diner in Crystal River: Comparison to Citrus County Averages
This Facility
9.3
violations / inspection
9.3 violations per inspection
Citrus County Avg
4.18
violations / inspection
4.18 county average
This Facility
0
emergency closures
0 closures
Citrus County Avg
0.34
closures / facility
0.34 county average
Darrells Diner in Crystal River: Full Inspection History — DBPR (40)
— 2 inspections2 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections4 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 2 inspections1 violations · 1 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 4 inspections12 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections18 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (9 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections34 violations · 20 high priority
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (7 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Partial· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Complaint Full· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 6 inspections35 violations · 22 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
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Basic Violations
— Food-Licensing Inspection· 14 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 7 inspections71 violations · 40 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 16 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Complaint Full· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 13 violations (8 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Complaint Full· 21 violations (14 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 4 inspections34 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 17 violations (9 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending
High Priority Violations
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Darrells Diner in Crystal River: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Darrells Diner in Crystal River last inspected?
- Darrells Diner #21 in Crystal River was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 16, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Darrells Diner in Crystal River?
- The most frequently cited violations at Darrells Diner #21 in Crystal River are: Proper ventilation, Food contact surfaces, Outer openings protected.
- How many health inspections has Darrells Diner in Crystal River had?
- Darrells Diner #21 in Crystal River has had 40 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 9.3 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Darrells Diner in Crystal River find?
- Darrells Diner #21 in Crystal River was most recently inspected on March 16, 2026 with 3 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Darrells Diner in Crystal River ever been shut down?
- No, Darrells Diner #21 in Crystal River has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V12 (Shell stock requirements) mean?
- Violation 12 (Shell stock requirements) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/12.
- What does Florida violation V31 (Clean multi-use utensils) mean?
- Violation 31 (Clean multi-use utensils) is classified as a intermediate priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/31.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
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