Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages
Last inspected:
2534-2536 Burned Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163Darrell's Diner in The Villages has accumulated 162 violations across 28 inspections since 2016, averaging 5.8 per visit. The facility has never been shut down for health violations, but recent patterns show escalating enforcement: in June 2025, inspectors recommended an administrative complaint after finding 11 violations with 5 high-priority items. The top recurring violations involve food contact surfaces, shellfish stock requirements, and consumer advisories.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages
Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages: Full Inspection History — DBPR (29)
— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 5 inspections20 violations · 15 high priority
— Complaint Full· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Complaint Full· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Warning Issued
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (7 high priority)· Administrative complaint recommended
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 1 inspection2 violations · 2 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections16 violations · 13 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 3 inspections13 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Intermediate Violations
Basic Violations
— 3 inspections15 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 4 inspections11 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
High Priority Violations
Intermediate Violations
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
High Priority Violations
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
High Priority Violations
Basic Violations
— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Call Back - Complied
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection5 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages last inspected?
- Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 25, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- What are the most common violations at Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages?
- The most frequently cited violations at Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages are: Food contact surfaces, Shell stock requirements, Consumer advisory.
- How many health inspections has Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages had?
- Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages has had 29 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 5.7 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages find?
- Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages was most recently inspected on March 25, 2026 with 2 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages ever been shut down?
- No, Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
- What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
- Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
- What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
- Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
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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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