Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages

Last inspected:

2534-2536 Burned Blvd, The Villages, FL 32163
Overview

Darrell'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.

29Inspections
164Violations
0Closures

Last inspected DBPR:

Darrell's Diner (8) in The Villages: Comparison to Sumter County Averages

This Facility 5.7 violations / inspection 5.7 violations per inspection
Sumter County Avg 4.23 violations / inspection 4.23 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Sumter County Avg 0.14 closures / facility 0.14 county average

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
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied

High Priority Violations

— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (7 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 3 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Complaint Full· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

— 2 inspections14 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 3 inspections17 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
— 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
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— 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
— 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

High Priority Violations

Intermediate Violations

Basic Violations

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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