Bushnell, Sumter County

DARRELL'S DINER #13

2237 W COUNTY RD 48, Bushnell, FL 33513

FoodSeating
Latest violations
3
1 High Priority
Jan 8, 2026
City
Bushnell
County
Sumter
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

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.

Jan 8, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

12A-27-4

Detail 24287331

High Priority - Employee cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food and/or clean equipment or utensils without washing hands. Observed employee crack shell eggs and put on new gloves without washing hands. Coached employee on proper hand washing procedures.

24-08-4

Detail 24287330

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In ware washing area.

21-12-4

Detail 24287329

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Employee placed towels in bucket. Corrected On-Site

Aug 8, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 5Total: 12

12A-17-4

Detail 23941657

High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee washed hand less than 20 seconds, discussed with him and he washed again for 20 seconds Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 23941660

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored over fries in reach in freezer . Discussed with operator and he removed beef to the bottom shelf Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23941656

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 18 two oz portioned salsa (50F - Cold Holding) more than 24 hours per operator in small fridge on wait counter. See stop sale

03A-02-5

Detail 23941652

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. 18 two oz portioned salsa (50F - Cold Holding) more than 24 hours per operator in small fridge on wait counter. See stop sale Repeat Violation

02B-01-5

Detail 23941659

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. No sign marked on menu for undercooked eggs items. Discussed with operator and she marked *sign on all menu Corrected On-Site

53A-05-6

Detail 23941653

Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ No certified food manager on duty while 7 employees are working. Manager present 10 minutes later. Corrected On-Site

53B-14-5

Detail 23941649

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. Samantha Howard training expired 01/19/25

08B-49-4

Detail 23941654

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee's bottled drinks stored with food on same shelf not separated and labeled. Operator removed and put all employee drinks in a label container, and stored them separately in cooler. Corrected On-Site

14-38-4

Detail 23941658

Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. A plastic food container broken, operator discarded Corrected On-Site

08B-36-4

Detail 23941650

Basic - Food stored in a location that is exposed to splash/dust. Bread store on shelf next to trash can and they both touched. Discussed with operator and he removed bread away from the trash can Corrected On-Site

29-08-4

Detail 23941655

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair Pipe leaking under triple sinks

21-10-4

Detail 23941651

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Two soiled dry towels in use on cutting board

May 14, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Total: 3

08A-02-6

Detail 23770595

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In 2 door vertical freezer - open box of Philly cheesesteak over French fries, operator moved beef to bottom Corrected On-Site

01B-02-5

Detail 23770593

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In small refrigerator at wait station- sour cream packets (50F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese packs (48F - Cold Holding)

03A-02-5

Detail 23770594

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In small refrigerator at wait station- sour cream packets (50F - Cold Holding); individual cream cheese packs (48F - Cold Holding) see stop sale

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-02-6

Detail 23438462

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach in freezer opened case of raw beef Philly meat on shelf over bin of portioned fries. In reach in freezer, opened case of raw steak on shelf over cooked ham. Manager moved all during this inspection. Corrected On-Site

53B-09-4

Detail 23438461

Intermediate - Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. IFSEA certificates are photocopied card stock. One certificate provided is an original.

Mar 27, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-17-4

Detail 22752874

Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes and lettuce stored over deli meat, reconstituted potatoes, chicken soup. Employee corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site

Nov 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

16-23-4

Detail 22465331

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

14-33-4

Detail 22465330

Basic - Storage area Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

Jan 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 1Total: 1

08B-39-4

Detail 21720616

Basic - Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Employee cut lettuce before washing. Discussed with manager.

Aug 10, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

40-06-5

Detail 21264259

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Phone on cutting board at reach in cooler. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21264260

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Two cooks with no hair restraint.

Feb 8, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 2Total: 3

29-42-4

Detail 20846054

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing on splitter added to mop sink faucet. Repeat Violation

53B-14-5

Detail 20846052

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.

27-16-4

Detail 20846053

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. 68°F in women's bathroom. Manager fixed to 100°F. Corrected On-Site

Jul 20, 2021

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 3Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 20356283

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Wait station cooler- Half and half 44°F. Manager moved to different cooler for quick chill. Corrected On-Site

29-42-4

Detail 20356279

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at splitter added to mop sink faucet.

22-02-4

Detail 20356277

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Area behind soda nozzles at soda machine in lobby.

53B-14-5

Detail 20356278

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. Some employees certificates expired.

27-16-4

Detail 20356282

Intermediate - Water with a temperature of at least 100 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink. Women's bathroom 84°F.

16-23-4

Detail 20356281

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

14-01-5

Detail 20356280

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used to dispense potatoes. Manager removed bowl and replaced with a scoop with a handle. Corrected On-Site

13-07-4

Detail 20356275

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Cook wearing watch.

12B-13-4

Detail 20356276

Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Opened bottle of water in two door freezer by steam table. Manager moved drink to employee area. Corrected On-Site