Bernies City Diner

14700 Tamiami Trail N Ste 22, Naples, FL 34110

American

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Bernies City Diner has been inspected nine times since 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Dec 11, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

The pattern that stands out is “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses”, which has been cited two times.

Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Dec 8, 2025

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

FL-25

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 11, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to fill container.

31A-11-4

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated operator on having closed containers. **Repeat Violation**

12B-12-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Jul 12, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

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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

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

Dec 15, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed

FL-50

Aug 8, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap spray bottle hung on rack facing clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

41-10-4

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 no clean up plan for vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan. **Corrected On-Site**

11-27-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water only at 107F. Operator emoted utensils and placed clean water on burner to heat. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Jan 12, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 5 violations

No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food

FL-09

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored

FL-41

Aug 3, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee drink on table with clean plates on cool line. Repeat 2/10/2022. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

12B-07-4

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment handle between uses. Observed tong placed on equipment handle. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Bernies City Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Bernies City Diner on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Bernies City Diner?

Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Bernies City Diner.

How does Bernies City Diner compare to other restaurants in Naples?

Bernies City Diner most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Naples average of 81.

Has Bernies City Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Bernies City Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Bernies City Diner means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Bernies City Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Bernies City Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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