Venice, Sarasota County

DARRELLS RESTAURANT

215 TAMIAMI TRAIL SOUTH, Venice, FL 34285

FoodSeating
Latest violations
7
2 Intermediate
May 29, 2026
City
Venice
County
Sarasota
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
12

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.

May 29, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 5Total: 7

22-02-4

Detail 24599693

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris buildup on their can opener.

31A-09-4

Detail 24599694

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed their dish bar hand sink with a sanitizer bucket inside. Operator removed the bucket. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

40-06-5

Detail 24599691

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed an employee's bag and jacket stored over potatoes in the back storage area.

35B-02-4

Detail 24599695

Basic - Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug control device stored over clean dishes. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

31B-04-4

Detail 24599690

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed a missing sign in the men's restroom.

42-03-5

Detail 24599696

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 an electric saw stored over spices in the prep area. Operator removed it. Corrected On-Site

08B-12-5

Detail 24599692

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed food in the walk in freezer not covered. Repeat Violation

Dec 5, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 5Basic: 7Total: 12

11-07-5

Detail 24231805

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items.

11-05-4

Detail 24231801

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25 Repeat Violation

31A-09-4

Detail 24231800

Intermediate - Handwash sink by dishwasher area not accessible for employee use at all times, sink full of pans. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.

31B-02-4

Detail 24231804

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink by wait staff area. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site

53B-13-5

Detail 24231808

Intermediate - 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. Only able to provide proof of training for Kenna Grimes, Evan Waite, and Gina Bergeron. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25 Repeat Violation

51-09-4

Detail 24231802

Basic - Establishment did not report seating change that affects the license fee, Clean Indoor Air Act, sewage system approval or other related requirements.

10-17-4

Detail 24231806

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25 Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

21-04-4

Detail 24231803

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line. Repeat from last inspection 1-13-25 Repeat Violation

36-10-4

Detail 24231809

Basic - Observed floor at cooks line and dishwasher area is worn.

08B-12-5

Detail 24231799

Basic - Stored food not covered. Observed working containers container of collard greens in walk-in cooler not covered or protected from soiled shelves and items above it.

22-16-4

Detail 24231810

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

14-17-4

Detail 24231807

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

53B-14-5

Detail 23474204

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Observed some employees still have expired training at time of inspection Time Extended

36-11-4

Detail 23474205

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line. Repeat 8-6-24 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line. Repeat 8-6-24 Time Extended

33-16-4

Detail 23474206

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-01-14: Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster. Time Extended

Jan 13, 2025

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 4Basic: 10Total: 19

41-07-4

Detail 23473777

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Observed Advil on shelf at wait staff area over single serve items. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

08A-05-6

Detail 23473771

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell over cheese and cooked pasta. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

35A-04-4

Detail 23473774

High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 15 rodent droppings on top of dishwasher in prep area. Observed employee wash, rinse and sanitize top of dishwasher machine to remove rodent droppings. Corrected On-Site Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 23473773

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes (50F - Cold Holding); cinnamon butter (54F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (57F - Cold Holding) in reach-in-cooler at cooks line. Employee stated items had been placed in cooler 2 hour prior. All items were removed from cooler and returned not walk-in-cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03E-02-5

Detail 23473768

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food reheated for hot holding not reaching 165 degrees Fahrenheit for 15 seconds within 2 hours. Observed pulled pork (79F - Reheating); mashed potatoes (69F - Reheating). Employee stated items had been put into steam well to reheat 2.5 hours prior. Employee removed all items from containers and place on stove to reheat to proper temperature. Corrective Action Taken Warning

11-05-4

Detail 23473762

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 23473769

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwashing sink at bar used as dump sink. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 23473775

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in walk-in-cooler and cooks line,collard greens, pasta, cut steaks, cooked chicken and sour cream portions in wait staff cooler. All prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 8-6-24 Repeat Violation Warning

53B-14-5

Detail 23473770

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. Warning

12B-07-4

Detail 23473766

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverages on counters at cooks line and waitstaff station. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Warning

36-11-4

Detail 23473764

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable at cooks line. Repeat 8-6-24 Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 23473765

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed buckets of sauce on floor in walk-in-cooler. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

10-17-4

Detail 23473778

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

21-04-4

Detail 23473761

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board at cooks line and prep area. Warning

16-46-4

Detail 23473767

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Warning

33-16-4

Detail 23473772

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed dumpster lid open on shared dumpster. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23473760

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination at cooks line. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23473776

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen turkey breast defrosting 3 compartment sink counter in standing water. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-17-4

Detail 23473763

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning

Aug 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 6

01B-02-5

Detail 23038052

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Home made hot sauce made with butter blend (71 - Cold Holding). Cook stated it was made 2 days prior and keep out at room temperature. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of item. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

03A-02-5

Detail 23038055

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Home made hot sauce made with butter blend (71 - Cold Holding). Cook stated it was made 2 days prior and keep out at room temperature. Observed operator voluntarily disposed of item. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site

02C-02-5

Detail 23038054

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut steaks and cooked chicken prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked. Repeat 1-16-25 Repeat Violation

36-34-5

Detail 23038056

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with dust throughout kitchen .

36-11-4

Detail 23038053

Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable. Observed floors at cooks line with chipped paint no long smooth and durable

14-69-4

Detail 23038057

Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer.

Jan 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 4

02C-02-5

Detail 22566614

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed steaks prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked

51-11-4

Detail 22566616

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Observed operator secure tanks. Corrected On-Site

36-68-5

Detail 22566615

Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed build of grease on cooks line hood and on wall next to hood above fry station.

22-08-4

Detail 22566613

Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

Oct 16, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

31A-09-4

Detail 22369368

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink by dishwasher area with pans in it. Employee removed pans. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 22369371

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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement. Corrective Action Taken

22-20-5

Detail 22369372

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Repeat 11-29-22 Repeat Violation

14-69-4

Detail 22369369

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

10-20-4

Detail 22369370

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Nov 29, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

02C-02-5

Detail 21596535

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed meatloaf and coleslaw made onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 7-19-22 and 4-15-22 Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21596537

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Repeat 7-15-22 Repeat Violation

12B-02-4

Detail 21596532

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed employee drinking beverage at clean side of dishwasher area.

14-38-4

Detail 21596534

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked and broken at cooks line.

16-48-4

Detail 21596536

Basic - Old food stuck to clean plastic containers and pans at clean equipment rack in back kitchen.

21-38-4

Detail 21596533

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor at cooks line.

Jul 21, 2022

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jul 19, 2022

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 5Intermediate: 2Basic: 4Total: 11

08A-17-6

Detail 21204093

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Observed raw salmon in Walk-in freezer removed from original packaging above french fries and corn. Warning

01B-02-5

Detail 21204098

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed 5 gal bucket with 2 gal of bbq sauce made on premises containing sautéed diced onions being held at 72Fsince 7-18-22. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of sauce Corrective Action Taken Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 21204097

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed 5 gal bucket with 2 gal of bbq sauce made on premises containing sautéed diced onions being held at 72Fsince 7-18-22. Observed operator voluntarily dispose of sauce. Observed butter cups on front line being held at 71F. Observed employee put butter cups in reach-in cooler. Corrective Action Taken Warning

03B-01-6

Detail 21204095

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork in hot holding well at en$ of cooks line being held at 127F. Observed employee reheat pork to 169F. Corrected On-Site Warning

41-10-4

Detail 21204096

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of sanitizer tablets on shelf coffee machine. Observed employee move sanitizer to bottom shelf. Corrected On-Site Warning

22-02-4

Detail 21204091

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener soiled. Observed operator move can opener to dishwasher area. Corrective Action Taken Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 21204092

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cut chicken, ribs and coleslaw prepared onsite more then 24hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Warning

22-20-5

Detail 21204101

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed inside of ice machine with mold-like substance. Observed operator clean interior of ice machine. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-01-5

Detail 21204099

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in flour bin. Observed operator remove bowl. Corrected On-Site Warning

14-69-4

Detail 21204094

Basic - Ice buildup in reach walk-in freezer. Observed operator remove ice buildup. Corrected On-Site Warning

12B-13-4

Detail 21204100

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee beverages and food in reach-in cooler above customers food at wait station. Observed employee move all employee items to bottom shelf of reach-in cooler Corrected On-Site Warning

Apr 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

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

12A-09-4

Detail 21016033

High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee move trash can and not change gloves afterwards.

03A-02-5

Detail 21016035

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cinnamon butter on cooks line at 68F and butter packets on front line at 71F. Observed operator place items in reach-in cooler. Email time as a control sheets Corrective Action Taken

02C-02-5

Detail 21016034

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked chicken and brisket prepared onsite and held for more than 24 hours as pre operator statement not date marked.

41-17-4

Detail 21016032

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by hand sink at cooks line.

14-01-5

Detail 21016036

Basic - Bowl with no handle used to dispense food in flour bin at back prep area. Observed employee remove bowl,from bin Corrected On-Site

Sep 1, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 10

41-07-4

Detail 20478230

High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored on wire shelf above single service containers. Operator removed the container of medicine and placed inside office. Corrected On-Site

12A-07-5

Detail 20478227

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed cook change gloves without washing hands. Operator had cook to remove gloves, wash hands and then replaced with new gloves. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

03A-02-5

Detail 20478226

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomatoes in the reach in cooler 47°F(Cold Holding) across from the fryer. Cut tomatoes are in the pan above the cool mark. Had operator to remove some product to ensure proper cold holding. Corrective Action Taken

03B-01-6

Detail 20478224

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed pulled pork 115°F(Hot Holding) on the speed rack next to the steam table. Operator placed on the stove and pulled pork 166°F(Hot Holding). Corrective Action Taken

22-02-4

Detail 20478225

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer and can opener with old food debris on shelf next to the hand washing sink.

22-20-5

Detail 20478222

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine next to the mop sink.

16-23-4

Detail 20478229

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

51-11-4

Detail 20478221

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near shelf next to the walk in cooler.

36-73-4

Detail 20478223

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris with grease near the smoke chef in front of the office.

31B-04-4

Detail 20478228

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees next to the three compartment sink sink. Repeat Violation