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Another six Central Florida eateries shuttered over health violations

ORLANDO, Fla. – Last week, six more Central Florida eateries were forced to shut down (at least temporarily) after a visit from a health inspector, according to state records. These records show the reported eateries experienced violations like rodent droppings, roaches, and storage issues, among many others. Most of...

Central Florida, FL · 1d

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A Marion County, FL, Darrell's Diner was cited for 9 violations and was issued a warning

A state licensing inspection in Marion County found nine violations at Darrell's Diner, 4409 NW Blitchton Rd in Ocala, and the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation ordered a follow-up review of the local eatery.

Marion County, FL · 3d

Ocala Star Banner

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8 Marion County restaurants cited for high-priority violations

You can use the database to search by county or by restaurant name . Florida's restaurant owners are not required to post restaurant inspection results where guests can see them. So every week, we provide that information for you. For a complete list of local restaurant inspections, including violations not requiring warnings or administrative action, visit our Marion County restaurant inspections site . Here's the breakdown for recent health inspections in Marion County, Florida, for the week of Oct. 26-Nov. 1, 2026. Please note that some more recent, follow-up inspections may not be included here. Disclaimer: The Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation describes an inspection report as a 'snapshot' of conditions present at the time of the inspection. On any given day, an establishment may have fewer or more violations than noted in their most recent inspection. An inspection conducted on any given day may not be representative of the overall, long-term conditions at the establishment. For full restaurant inspection details, visit our Marion County restaurant inspection site . Which Marion County restaurants got perfect scores on their health inspections? These restaurants met all standards during their Oct. 26-Nov. 1 inspections and no violations were found. Champions Restaurant

Marion County, FL · 2d

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This Florida Farmers Market Is the Perfect Excuse to Get Out of Bed on Sunday

Fresh coconut water poured straight from the coconut is a real Sunday morning option here. That alone sounds like a better plan than hitting snooze. I like a market that starts with something that playful. The stalls don’t stay on one road, either. They stretch along a downtown main street...

Clermont, FL · 3d

The Cool Down

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Florida food pantry becomes a grocery store where families shop for free

"For the people of Parramore, this is a gold mine."

Orlando, FL · 1d

Daily Commercial

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Lake County restaurant first to fetch Michelin Guide recognition

Did you know that 1921 Mount Dora, beloved for its "modern Florida cuisine," is an official Michelin Guide-recommended and selected restaurant ? It's a first for Lake County cuisine. The downtown Mount Dora hub for contemporary cuisine has been recognized for quality cooking and a farm-to-table focus. Celebrity Chef Norman Van Aken helped launch 1921 Mount Dora — named after the year the historic home housing the restaurant was built — about a decade ago and set a high bar for the future success before his 2018 departure. The restaurant's staff and culinary team played major roles in its recent recognition. Longtime manager Adam Crane's career in hospitality started early and has taken him to some of Central Florida’s most acclaimed dining rooms before joining 1921 Mount Dora — including The Ravenous Pig, Prato and Luma on Park. He's a UCF Rosen College alumnus and Certified Sommelier. Trained at Le Cordon Bleu Orlando, Executive Chef Brenton Hillman , builds menus around the freshest local ingredients — working hand-in-hand with regional farmers such as Sugar Top Farms in Clermont and Far Reach Ranch in Tavares and many others to curate what he deems the best seafood, produce and meats and proteins

Lake County, FL · 8d

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New Walmart in The Villages nearly complete

Construction is nearing completion on the newest Walmart Neighborhood Market in The Villages, which will be the third local store addition by the big-box retailer this year. The new Walmart is situated on a 9.26-acre parcel at 16625 SE 91st Phillips Court, behind the Mulberry Grove Plaza and in front of the Phillips Villas.

The Villages, FL · 20h

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A Black Market for a Purple Berry Growing in Florida

The last day of October marked the end of the saw palmetto berry harvest season and another year of poaching that has vexed law enforcement from South Carolina to the Florida Keys and across the Gulf Coast. Saw palmetto is a common plant throughout the Southeast. The short shrub with...

Florida · 13h

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This Florida Seafood Shack Serves A New England-Style Fried Fisherman’s Platter At Fair Prices

Live lobsters get flown into a small strip-mall kitchen every Friday morning, and they still manage to sell out. That happens right here in central Florida, hundreds of miles from the nearest lobster boat. The rest of the menu reads like a road trip along Cape Cod. Whole belly clams,...

Florida · 4d

Tallahassee Democrat

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Aldi opening 2 Florida stores Oct. 29, 3 more in November

Discount grocery giant Aldi continues its Florida invasion, with five more Florida stores coming in the next few weeks to help stretch your shopping dollars . Stores in Madison and Zephyrhills open Thursday, Oct. 29, while more locations in Longwood, Sebring, and Tavares open Nov. 12. At each grand opening, the first 200 customers in line will get a Golden Ticket that could be worth up to $100, and an eco-friendly bag full of Aldi goodies. For the rest of the day, anyone can get a free Aldi shopping tote bag while supplies last. Doors open at 9 a.m., but the grand openings are generally at 8:45 a.m. Shop Aldi with Instacart Counting these locations, there will soon be 355 Aldi stores in Florida , more than in any other state. The German-owned chain has opened about 60 new locations here this year, on top of 60 in 2025, as part of its goal to reach 3,200 stores nationwide by the end of 2028. New Aldi stores opening in Florida Oct. 29 - Madison , at 729 West Base Street Oct. 29 - Zephyrhills , at 38901 County Road 54 Nov. 12 - Longwood , at 951 West State Road

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Rodent Droppings and Dead Roaches Temporarily Close 13 Central Florida Restaurants, Including Orlando and Tampa Spots

Thirteen restaurants across Central Florida — from Orlando to Tampa — were ordered to close temporarily during the week of Oct. 5 to 11 after state inspectors found problems ranging from live roaches and rodent droppings to missing running water. The list also includes restaurants in Lake Mary, Altamonte Springs, Daytona Beach, Lakeland, Satellite Beach and Palm Coast.

Tampa, FL · 11d

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We Ranked The Top 8 Steakhouses In Central Florida And Here Are The Results

One steakhouse on this list hands you a menu after dinner that leads to a whole separate dessert room. The little booths there come with old-fashioned telephones and live piano music nearby. I can’t get over that detail. Another spot on the list grills its beef over pits that...

Central Florida, FL · 12d

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Let someone else cook: Where to order Thanksgiving meals to go in the 352

OCALA, FL (352today.com) – Thanksgiving dinner doesn’t have to mean spending hours in the kitchen preparing a holiday feast. For families who would rather enjoy the celebration at home without worrying about all the cooking, several restaurants and catering businesses offer prepared meals, traditional sides and holiday favorites to go.

Summerfield, FL · 3d

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Pinsa Fire Plots Leesburg Debut, Bringing Rice-Flour Roman Flatbread to Lake County

A Clermont restaurant known for its airy, oval-shaped take on Italian flatbread is setting its sights on downtown Leesburg. Pinsa Fire has listed a location at 404 W Main Street as coming soon, a sign that Lake County's pinsa footprint is about to grow. The restaurant's website names the Leesburg...

Leesburg, FL · 8d

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Some Buffets Cut Corners. This Florida Spot in Alachua Keeps the Southern Comfort Coming All Day

The leftover food scraps at one Florida buffet are said to go straight to a pig. That tells you plenty about a kitchen that really frowns on waste. Then come the details that make your stomach growl. Fried chicken, crispy pork chops, grits, and banana pudding share one roof with an all-you-can-eat snow crab leg feast.

Alachua, FL · 1d

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You’ll Happily Drive Across Florida For The Incredible Steaks At This Remote Restaurant

Somewhere in Lake County, Florida, there’s a restaurant with a cow-print sign, a wooden cowboy standing in the dining room, and a parking lot full of pickup trucks that belong to people who drove a significant distance and would do it again without being asked. That restaurant is the...

Florida · 3d

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Daytona's Razzle's Nightclub Closing After 41 Years

Daytona Beach's Razzle's Nightclub is closing for business after over four decades. One of the area's most locally-known and popular nightlife destinations is in the process of ending its long tenure before becoming a thing of the past. The nightclub was located near the northwestern corner of Seabreeze Boulevard and...

Daytona Beach, FL · 1d

Daily Commercial

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Pinsa Fire to take over famously tiny downtown building

.oembed-frame { width: 100%; height: 100%; margin: 0; border: 0; } One of the best things about big cities is those little takeout pizza joints that are barely larger than the order window. Leesburg is getting its own dinky pizza spot. Pinsa Fire , a Roman-style pizza eatery based in Clermont, plans to open a flagship location at a characteristic tiny building at 404 W. Main Street, Leesburg. Owner Thomas Cerra bought the downtown Leesburg building in September 2025. What's distinctive about Cerra's pizzas Pinsa Fire uses for its crust a blend of type-zero wheat flour, rice flour and sourdough. A 72-hour cold fermentation and the combination of ingredients creates "a light, airy, and crispy texture that is a delightful departure from traditional pizza," says the company's website, adding that their pizzas are low in calories, gluten, they're non-GMO, and that Pinsa offers vegan options. "Absolutely delicious," said reviewer Marie Blackford, praising Pinsa Fire for "a crust that holds up the delicious toppings but is light enough to not overwhelm." Pinsa Fire uses " small chamber electric pizza ovens with internal combustion systems that aid in giving a wood fired taste without the need for wood itself," Cerra explained to

Leesburg, FL · 21h

Orlando Weekly

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Non-profit free grocery store Parramore Market opens in Orlando

The Parramore Market officially opened its doors on Oct. 27 at 536 N. Westmoreland Drive and offers residents a place to fill their carts without spending a dime. The post Non-profit free grocery store Parramore Market opens in Orlando appeared first on Orlando Weekly .

Orlando, FL · 2d

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