Gainesville, Alachua County

DARRELL'S DINER #17

3117 SW 34 ST STE 1, Gainesville, FL 32608

FoodSeating
Latest violations
10
3 High Priority
Jul 24, 2025
City
Gainesville
County
Alachua
Status
Ownership Changed
Inspections
19

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Jul 24, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 10

35A-02-7

Detail 23900082

High Priority - Live, small flying insects found Observed : a fly around the 3 compartment sink in the kitchen.

03F-02-5

Detail 23900091

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Observed: eggs on time, lacking a time mark. An adjusted time mark was added. Corrected On-Site

41-10-4

Detail 23900090

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed : eco lab spray sanitizer stored next to styrofoam cups. The spray was moved below. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 23900087

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed : the dining area faced cutting board is stained.

16-37-1

Detail 23900085

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed : lack oF a visible test kit for the eco lab Sanitizer spray.

53B-10-4

Detail 23900088

Intermediate - Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Observed : the international Food Service Executives employee cards are not completely filled out.

08B-47-4

Detail 23900089

Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed : food in the walk-in freezer on shelves close to the floor, not stored six inches off the floor.

10-17-4

Detail 23900084

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed : multiple knives between equipment in two areas on the cook line. Knives were to be washed, rinsed and sanitized each 4 hours and left on a clean sanitized surface, not in cracks or between. Equipment.

42-03-5

Detail 23900083

Basic - Storage of maintenance equipment/tools in areas that may result in cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens and/or single-service and single-use articles. Observed : wet mops are hanging in the 3 compartment sink.

06-01-5

Detail 23900086

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed : cryovac beef left on the counter to thaw at room temperature. Currently 40°.

Jan 3, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

22-02-4

Detail 23450642

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the back side of the slicer blade and frame have debris. ALSO, the can opener blade has dried food debris on it. This item Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 23450641

Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed: the walk-in freezer floor has chunks of ice under the shelves. There is an ice sculpture growing on the shelf below the fans.

Sep 13, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

22-39-4

Detail 23145219

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer in spray bottle/bucket not at proper minimum strength. Observed: the sanitizer bucket on the front line, per staff was chlorine. This tested to 0 ppm for chlorine. Chlorine was added to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23145220

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: shell eggs in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler, in a carton above the cold level of the unit, 54°. These were placed in the walk-in freezer for 11 minutes to quick chill and then were placed below in the cold hold unit. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

03B-01-6

Detail 23145222

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked potatoes in the hot hold unit on the front line, 89°. According to staff, this was an overage from a recent order. These were placed in a steaming hot well to be brought back to 165°. Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 23145223

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with an accumulation of dried food debris.

40-06-5

Detail 23145221

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed: a back pack behind the secondary counter, stored with guest food. The back pack was moved to the floor. Corrected On-Site

May 21, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 15, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22873791

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the corner flip top on the cool line: Link sausage 49, pork patty 45, chopped ham 50, Sliced ham 49, cheese 49, uncooked bacon 44F. Items were stocked after 9:00 am. Items iced and moved to the walk-in cooler. Ocala heat n air called to service. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-27-4

Detail 22873788

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed: lack of a plan.

22-02-4

Detail 22873794

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer, used today, had an accumulation of food debris. This was cleaned during the inspection. *Corrected On-Site ALSO, the can opener had dried food debris on the blade. This was moved to be washed. *Corrective Action Taken ALSO, the flattop and surrounding area have an accumulation of cooked on grease. Warning

53B-09-4

Detail 22873792

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed: 2 original and 2 paper copies of certificates.

36-17-5

Detail 22873789

Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed: kitchen tiles missing corners.

38-01-4

Detail 22873793

Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Observed: the light shield over the back door is hanging down.

23-03-4

Detail 22873790

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the vent in the kitchen and office has an accumulation of dust.

Feb 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 7

03A-02-5

Detail 22621642

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: at the cold make table on the front line in the corner, pork Pattie 45, cubed ham 46, large link pork 47F. Ice bags are being added. Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

41-10-4

Detail 22621637

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed: 3 bottles of spray sanitizer stored on the wait station bar, with to go clam shell carry out containers, ketchup, mustard and to go items. The sprays were moved to cleaning. ALSO, bleach jugs stored next to bulk potatoes by the walk-in cooler. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

16-37-1

Detail 22621641

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed: dish wash machine(uses chlorine) no working test strips available.

11-26-1

Detail 22621638

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed: Homer lacks an Employee Reporting form. He handles dish washing, clean dishes and cleaning.

36-34-5

Detail 22621636

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed: the vent along the wall in the back kitchen has an accumulation of dust.

21-04-4

Detail 22621639

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed a wet cloth under the cutting board on the front line.

51-18-6

Detail 22621640

Basic - No copy of latest inspection report available. Observed: the last inspection was not available for review.

Oct 12, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Oct 11, 2023

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 22355448

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed: in the cook line flip top reach-in cooler in the corner: pork 49,50,54, potato 44, shred cheese 54, slice cheese 54. The slice cheese was above the other food pans. There was an open section missing a food pan. Items were brought/stocked at opening. Items being ice bagged or moved to the walk-in freezer. Time as a public health control was emailed along with cooler tips. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 22355451

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer spray stored next to bulk sugar on the front line. The spray was moved to cleaning. Corrected On-Site

22-02-4

Detail 22355450

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener with dried food debris on the blade. It was move to dish and is being cleaned now. *Corrective Action Taken ALSO, the diffuser on the Sprite dispenser has build up. This was disassembled and is being cleaned. *corrective action ALSO, the lower back slicer guard on the meat slicer has dried residue.

05-08-4

Detail 22355447

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products. Observed: the only probe thermometer available is digital and needs a battery.

10-17-4

Detail 22355449

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed: on the cook line, a French style knife stored between a prep table and reach-in cooler. It was moved to a clean surface. Corrected On-Site

May 22, 2023

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 20, 2023

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Feb 17, 2023

Routine - Food

Administrative complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Basic: 1Total: 5

03A-02-5

Detail 21790436

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed flip-top make table cooler in kitchen with top lid open and one bin section missing allowing cold air out from the bottom of the unit, Ham 45F, Sausage 45F, Eggs 50F. Unit was blowing at 42F. Manager advised that items had been taken out from the walk-in-cooler two hours earlier. Manager place items back in walk-in-freezer Corrective Action Taken Repeat Violation Admin Complaint

11-27-4

Detail 21790432

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed person in charge at establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Inspector provided vomitting and diarrhea procedure. Corrective Action Taken

53B-02-5

Detail 21790434

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. Repeat Violation Warning

11-26-1

Detail 21790435

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed person in charge cannot provide verifiable proof that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.

24-08-4

Detail 21790433

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed equipment not properly air-dried, and stored wet on clean ware rack resulting in wet nesting (cup at drink dispenser)

Nov 29, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 28, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

High Priority: 1Total: 1

01B-02-5

Detail 21590591

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler in the corner next to the grill : Raw bacon (58F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that all the items except for the bacon had been in the cooler over night. Raw bacon had been placed in the flip-top make table cooler an hour earlier and was placed in the Walk-in Cooler . Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-11-28: Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler in the corner next to the grill : Raw bacon (49F - Cold Holding); Sausage (46F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (62F - Cold Holding); Ham (44F - Cold Holding). Admin Complaint

Nov 16, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 5

14-86-1

Detail 21574487

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed non food grade paper towels used from the hand wash sink used to line the bottom of the cooked bacon container. Employee removed paper from the bottom of the container. Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 21574488

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler in the corner next to the grill : Raw bacon (58F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that all the items except for the bacon had been in the cooler over night. Raw bacon had been placed in the flip-top make table cooler an hour earlier and was placed in the Walk-in Cooler . Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21574485

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items and cold holding temperatures in the flip-top make table cooler in the corner next to the grill : Raw bacon (58F - Cold Holding); Sausage (48F - Cold Holding); Raw eggs (63F - Cold Holding); Ham (48F - Cold Holding). Manager advised that all the items except for the bacon had been in the cooler over night. Raw bacon had been placed in the flip-top make table cooler an hour earlier and was placed in the Walk-in Cooler . Warning

53B-05-5

Detail 21574486

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for all employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Required employee training expired for all employees. Warning

14-09-4

Detail 21574489

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board on cook line with multiple cutting marks with stains at the flip-top make table cooler

Aug 2, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 6

53A-03-7

Detail 21239017

Intermediate - Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Person In Charge has expired food certified manager certificate dated 6/20/2017

31B-03-4

Detail 21239019

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in men's room

51-11-4

Detail 21239021

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed bulk carbon dioxide tank not adequately secured outside establishment

32-12-5

Detail 21239016

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Observed no covered waste receptacle provided in women's bathroom.

13-03-4

Detail 21239020

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed cook with no hair restraint preparing food. Repeat Violation

08B-17-4

Detail 21239018

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Observed unwashed vegetables stored above ready to eat sauces in Walk-in Cooler . Manager placed unwashed vegetables on bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

Dec 8, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

31B-02-4

Detail 20712364

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at ware wash area with no towels in dispenser. - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-08: No change Time Extended

Dec 7, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 5

01B-02-5

Detail 20709129

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed the following three items that had been in the in the flip-top make table cooler next to the grill overnight at the following temperatures: Ham 46 degrees Fahrenheit, Sausage links 50 degrees Fahrenheit , smoked sausage 55 degrees Fahrenheit). Manager voluntarily disposed of the three items.

03A-02-5

Detail 20709126

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following three items that had been in the in the flip-top make table cooler next to the grill overnight at the following temperatures: Ham 46 degrees Fahrenheit, Sausage links 50 degrees Fahrenheit , smoked sausage 55 degrees Fahrenheit). Manager voluntarily disposed of the three items. Warning

31B-02-4

Detail 20709130

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand wash sink at ware wash area with no towels in dispenser.

53B-02-5

Detail 20709127

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed one employee hired over 60 days with no proof of training. Establishment has three other employees with valid food handler training certificates.

13-03-4

Detail 20709128

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed male employee on cook line with no hair restraint.

Jul 8, 2021

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

22-02-4

Detail 20325252

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cuttingboard on cook line stained.

53B-14-5

Detail 20325253

Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One certificate expired.

36-03-4

Detail 20325254

Basic - Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Some cracks observed in cove molding on cook line and in back area near mop sink.

21-04-4

Detail 20325250

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. On cook line.

23-03-4

Detail 20325251

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Debris buildup on top of dish machine. Mold like substance on gasket of walk in freezer.