DARRELLS RESTAURANT

Name: DARRELLS RESTAURANT
Address: 215 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL, 34285, US
Rating: 79

215 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, VENICE, FL 34285

License #6805649

79 Grade C / 100

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Latest inspection

July 29, 2026 · 21 findings · 2 critical

Routine - Food

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DARRELLS RESTAURANT in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on July 29, 2026. Across those visits, DBPR recorded 21 total findings; InspectFL has detailed violation rows for 13 of them so far.

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The latest inspection on July 29, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 2 critical, 4 major, and 7 minor.

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Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed hard boiled cinnamon honey butter on dry storage shelf in prep area at 73F prepared the morning prior. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed mashed potatoes, cinnamon butter, and gumbo. Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[36-10-4] Worn, torn and/or soiled floors/carpeting. Observed paint on con floor in kitchen worn and exposed.
[14-20-4] Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover on bottom of prep table.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher area full of pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed fan in reach-in cooler soiled with dust and mold-like substance.
[03D-02-5] Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed mashed potatoes in walk-in cooler at 51F prepared the prior day more than 6 hours. Operator voluntarily disposed of all above items.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed gaskets on reach-in cooler at cooks line and reach-in freezer at prep area soiled. Observed microwave at cooks line heavily soiled.
[14-69-4] Ice buildup in reach-in freezer at prep area and walk-in freezer.
[08B-36-4] Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Observed no splash guard on handwashing sink next to fryer station exposing food to splashing risk.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Jolene Lavalley Aiden Toth Joe Ruiz

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