Alda's Diner
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
70
Score
Alda's Diner has been inspected nine times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 2, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 11 violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
“Food-contact surface soiled with food debris” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Alda's Diner on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris on blade. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized 7-14-25 **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling on front line of kitchen This is a repeat violation from 7-14-25 **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Wall in disrepair near ice machine
36-24-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on fryer handle, operator moved tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed togo boxes and coffee filters not inverted. Operator inverted boxes and filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Twenty (20) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in handwashing, warewashing, or equipment and utensil storage areas.
38-02-4
70
Jul 14, 2025
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Eggs Benedict made with poached eggs offered on menu with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Operator began marking menus with a marker **Corrective Action Taken**
02B-04-5
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is using time tracking for eggs with no written plan. Time as a public health control forms and showed operator how to fill them out.
03F-10-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener has accumulated debris. Operator moved can opener to dishwasher area to be cleaned and sanitized **Corrective Action Taken**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed two Hand washing sinks in kitchen with buckets inside. Operator removed buckets. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen front line has accumulated dust on ceiling tiles.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone in a food prep area at front line. Operator removed phone. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint. Employee put on a hat **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Observed ice scoop being stored on fountain drink ice cover. Operator moved ice scoop to a protected location. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave oven interior at front line has accumulated debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in cooler gaskets on front line are soiled and torn.
23-03-4
Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. At front line, observed torn foil covering shelves.
14-20-4
Basic - Unprotected ice machine in a customer/nonsecure area. Ice machine door is in disrepair and unable to be locked.
08B-62-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Front of kitchen has walls with accumulated debris and grease
36-27-5
43
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Sewage and Wastewater Properly Disposed
FL-27
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used
FL-24
29
Jul 24, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
47
Jan 22, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed hand sanitizer not soap used at hand wash sink. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed multiple sauces, mashed potatoes and cooked pasta in walk in cooler with no date mark. Operator satiated made yesterday morning or Saturday. Operator provided dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee items stored above food and clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
78
Aug 14, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Aug 4, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine testing at 0ppm. Operator set up manual sanitizer and called technician. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
22-41-4
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/. Observed no certified food manager present with two servers and three cooks working. **Warning**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap available at hand wash sink on cook line. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed open waters above clean equipment and food on storage rack. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12B-07-4
Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoops in flour and sugars touching product. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
10-01-5
64
Apr 26, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. Observed roasted chicken (47F - Cooling) operator stated was prepared yesterday at lunch time. Operator discarded product. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-02-5
Intermediate - Nonfood-grade basting brush used in food. Observed non food grade brush used in butter. Operator removed and replaced with proper brush. Repeat 1/28/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-14-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container with no handle used to dispense sugar and salt. Operator removed containers. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on door handle . Operator moved for proper storage. Repeat 1/28/2022 and 8/2/2021. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-20-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed flour and sugar not labeled with common name. Operator labeled product. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed oil and waffle mix stored on floor. Operator moved for proper storage. Repeat 1/28/2022. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
64
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Alda's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Alda's Diner on file is from Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Alda's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Alda's Diner.
How does Alda's Diner compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Alda's Diner most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Alda's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Alda's Diner have averaged around 11 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Alda's Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Alda's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Alda's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.
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