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D's Diner

4135 Dr Mlk Jr Blvd #A 41, Fort Myers, FL 33916
American
Last inspected: Jan 9, 2026
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged nine inspections at D's Diner, the earliest from 2022. D's Diner was last inspected on Jan 9, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

Across the inspection history, “no written procedures available for use” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded two times.

That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Fort Myers restaurants. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

9
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 9, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Open, operating and serving to public with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license; 12/01/25.
50-17-3
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable at prep area.
14-09-4
82
Sep 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator has 4hours time marked for chopped lettuce and chopped tomatoes, not added to her written plan. Operator added chopped lettuce and chopped tomatoes in her written plan. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
90
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat hotdogs and bratwurst. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch while portioning food.
13-07-4
78
Dec 20, 2024
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
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Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food on cook's line without a hair restraint. Employee put hat on during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed water leaking from hand washing sink in back prep area due to crack in basin onto floor.
29-08-4
90
Jun 7, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Provided Operator with time as a public health control form via email and discussed process. **Corrective Action Taken** - From follow-up inspection 2024-06-07: **Time Extended**
03F-10-5
90
Apr 5, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
61
Dec 1, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee change gloves without washing hands between opening reach in freezer and moving to handle ready to eat buns. Discussed proper hand washing practices with operator. Employee washed hands between changing gloves during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
12A-07-5
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Observed chlorine sanitizer at 100+ ppm in sanitizer solution. Operator changed solution. Now reads 50 ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed plastic containers wet nesting on wire rack across from three compartment sink.
24-08-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed fan blades in window by service counter with buildup of dust and debris.
36-34-5
61
May 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
82
Dec 9, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cooked onions at 105 F Hot holing on counter across from grill. Operator reheated to 167 during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed spray bottle with clear liquid under front counter unlabeled.
41-17-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed frozen raw ground beef burgers in pan thawing at room temp. Operator moved to prep sink under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
67

Frequently Asked Questions

When was D's Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at D's Diner on file is from Jan 9, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at D's Diner?

Across the inspection record, “no written procedures available for use” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at D's Diner.

How does D's Diner compare to other restaurants in Fort Myers?

D's Diner most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Fort Myers average of 80.

Has D's Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D's Diner have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at D's 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 D's Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, D's Diner is inspected around three times per year on average.

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