Joe's Diner
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2026
30
Score
Joe's Diner appears in inspection records 12 times, starting in 2022. Joe's Diner was last inspected on Jan 15, 2026. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around seven violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust”, showing up four times.
Joe's Diner's latest score of 30 falls below the Naples average of 81. There are enough flags in the record to merit a second thought.
12
Inspections
3
Critical latest
4
Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 15, 2026
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of peaches in dry storage area. Operator moved can from storage area to send back to purveyor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed employee cutting onions with barehanded contact. Educated employee about glove usage with food being prepared for future use and glove usage. Employee washed hands and put on gloves. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license.
50-17-3
Intermediate - Ambient air thermometer in holding unit not accurate within plus or minus 3 degrees Fahrenheit. Walk in cooler thermometer reading 29F, actual ambient temperature 42F. Operator replaced thermometer with a new one. **Corrected On-Site**
05-05-4
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 two cooks and two servers handling food with no Certified food manager present. Ela Vivonetto 8-20-23 came to work during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No person in charge present during hours of operation. Ela Vivonetto, Owner, came to work during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-11-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed written plan with incomplete information. No business information or agreement areas filled out. Plan also missing melted butter and cut melon. Operator completed plan during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-10-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one dented can of peaches in dry storage area. Operator moved can from storage area to send back to purveyor.
08B-20-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed waffles being stored on walk in freezer floor and bottled water on Walk in cooler floor. Operator moved items to shelving. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses.
10-13-5
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Employee water in Reach in cooler. Operator removed water. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed takeout containers not inverted. Operator inverted containers. Observed unprotected coffee filters, operator covered filters with plastic wrap. **Corrected On-Site**
25-06-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed rusted Walk in cooler shelves. This is a repeat violation from 8-26-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water draining from dishwasher area on floor.
29-03-4
30
Aug 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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 - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Observed cooked sausage (110F - Hot Holding). Per operator sausage is used within four hours. Educated operator about time as a public health control. Operator will fill out forms.
03F-10-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand washing sink sign missing in ladies restroom and in prep area Hand washing sink. Operator hung signs. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Walk in cooler has shelving with rust pitting. This is a repeat violation from 3-28-25 **Repeat Violation**
14-17-4
74
May 30, 2025
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan cover with dust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-50-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with heavy rust build up. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
14-17-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up behind the cook line. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-05-30: **Time Extended**
36-01-4
86
Mar 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Employee washed hands with cold water. Observed multiple employees wash their hands with cold water. Informed the operator and the employees of proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-19-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from it packaging before thawed in the walk in cooler and cook line. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Warning**
01B-13-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed at the front counter cooler: Butter chips (67F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been left out during their breakfast rush approximately for 2hrs. **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed no proof of food employee training. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observed reduced oxygen packaged salmon not removed from it packaging before thawed in the walk in cooler and cook line. Operator willingly disposed of the product. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
06-09-1
Basic - Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed food debris and grease build up behind the cook line. **Warning**
36-01-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed the walk in cooler fan cover with dust build up. **Warning**
36-50-4
Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed the walk in cooler shelves with heavy rust build up. **Warning**
14-17-4
47
Oct 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Meat slicer soiled with debris. Operator advised need for thorough cleaning of equipment.
22-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor inside of walk in cooler has accumulation of debris. Operator advised and states they will clean. **Corrective Action Taken**
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Container of sugar stored on floor of walk in freezer.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. Next to dish machine. Wall in disrepair and mold like substance present. Operator advised of potential hazard and need for repair.
36-24-5
78
Mar 13, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hot and Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure
FL-25
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
52
Dec 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 6 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. Dish machine fixed by technician before end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-41-4
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed food service license expired 12-1-2023.
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw eggs over unwashed vegetable in reach in cooler. Operator moved for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed chicken noodle soup date marked 11/26. Operator discarded soup. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-01-5
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 CFM present with three servers and two cooks working.
53A-05-6
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed Beef soup, chicken soup, corn, carrots, veg soup. Operator provided dates. **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
45
May 23, 2023
Complaint Full
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, Used
FL-32
67
May 18, 2023
Complaint Full
No violations found.
100
May 15, 2023
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee rub hands only 5 seconds. Educated employee on proper hand washing. Employee rewashed hands. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed country gravy (48F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cheddar cheese (47F - Cold Holding); cream cheese (48F - Cold Holding); Swiss cheese (47F - Cold Holding); sliced ham (48F - Cold Holding). **Warning**
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed country gravy (48F - Cold Holding); corned beef hash (47F - Cold Holding); cooked potatoes (47F - Cold Holding); cut ham (45F - Cold Holding); sliced Turkey (46F - Cold Holding); cheese (47F - Cold Holding); butter (46F - Cold Holding); cut tomatoes (44F - Cold Holding); raw chicken (46F - Cold Holding); raw beef (47F - Cold Holding). Operator either discarded items or placed on ice for quick cooling. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. 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 for establishment. **Warning**
53A-07-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on floor under racks and in buckets in walk in freezer. **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water in bottom of reach in cooler next to cook line. **Warning**
29-49-6
52
Apr 4, 2023
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Oct 17, 2022
Food-Licensing Inspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
70
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Diner on file is from Jan 15, 2026. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's Diner.
How does Joe's Diner compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Joe's Diner most recently scored 30 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Joe's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Diner have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Joe's Diner means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Joe's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.
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