Darrell's Diner in Ocala
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2506a Se 17 St, Ocala, FL 34471Darrell's Diner #18 in Ocala has averaged 5.6 violations per inspection across 16 inspections from 2021 to March 2026, slightly above the Florida statewide average of 5.2. The facility has not experienced emergency closures. High-priority violations have been a consistent concern, particularly employee health reporting and proper hand/arm washing, which appeared in at least five inspections over the five-year period. Shell stock requirement violations and food contact surface violations also recurred across multiple inspections. Toxic substance control violations were cited in three separate inspections, and proper cooking temperature violations appeared in four recent inspections. The most recent inspection on March 9, 2026 identified 27 violations—high=3, intermediate=1, basic=5—and resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation, the facility's fourth such recommendation in less than two years. The previous inspection on September 2, 2025 also resulted in an administrative complaint recommendation with 15 violations.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Darrell's Diner in Ocala: Comparison to Marion County Averages
Darrell's Diner in Ocala: Full Inspection History — DBPR (16)
— 1 inspection9 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections10 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 1 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
Basic Violations
— 1 inspection8 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Food-Licensing Inspection· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection4 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections7 violations · 6 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 2 inspections10 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 1 inspection6 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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Darrell's Diner in Ocala: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Darrell's Diner in Ocala last inspected?
- Darrell's Diner #18 in Ocala was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 9, 2026. The result was: Administrative complaint recommended.
- What are the most common violations at Darrell's Diner in Ocala?
- The most frequently cited violations at Darrell's Diner #18 in Ocala are: Employee health reporting, Proper hand/arm washing, Shell stock requirements.
- How many health inspections has Darrell's Diner in Ocala had?
- Darrell's Diner #18 in Ocala has had 16 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.6 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Darrell's Diner in Ocala find?
- Darrell's Diner #18 in Ocala was most recently inspected on March 9, 2026 with 9 violation(s), including 3 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Administrative complaint recommended.
- Has Darrell's Diner in Ocala ever been shut down?
- No, Darrell's Diner #18 in Ocala has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V02 (Employee health policy) mean?
- Violation 02 (Employee health policy) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/02.
- What does Florida violation V03 (Employee health reporting) mean?
- Violation 03 (Employee health reporting) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/03.
- 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.
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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).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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