Lake Park Diner

8856 Founders St, Naples, FL 34120

American

Last inspected: Mar 13, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Lake Park Diner has been inspected seven times since 2024. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 13, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

“Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Compared to the broader Naples restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 13, 2026

Complaint Full

No violations found.

100

Feb 27, 2026

Complaint Full

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Oct 27, 2025

Routine - Food

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

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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 at front bar. Operator discontinued operating dish machine at front bar and used dish machine in back kitchen for proper sanitization until repaired.

22-41-4

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one can of sun dried tomatoes and one can of Dijon mustard with severely dented rims.

01B-01-4

Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.

16-62-1

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink at front bar. Operator provided soap. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled on rack by triple sink. **Repeat Violation**

41-17-4

Basic - Open dumpster lid.

33-16-4

Dec 27, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwashing sink by the office was blocked by a mixer attachment in the basin and handwashing sink on the cook line was blocked by a tall trash can. Discussed importance of keeping sinks accessible and not blocked.

31A-09-4

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Three unlabeled spray bottles containing liquid were stored at the mop sink. Discussed with Operator labeling of all chemicals.

41-17-4

Basic - Evidence of employee smoking in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area. Partially-eaten bowl of soup was on a speed rack in the prep area, above a tray of fish filets

12B-06-4

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Fish filets were observed on a speed rack thawing at room temperature. Operator had employee place submerged under running water. **Corrected On-Site**

06-01-5

Basic - Observed employee drying silverware with a towel. Operator had employee rewash silverware and air-dry. **Corrected On-Site**

24-08-4

Sep 16, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef was stored directly above fish filets in the cooling drawer under the grill. Operator moved products to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-16: Raw ground beef patties were stored directly above fish filets in the cooling drawer under the grill. **Admin Complaint**

08A-20-5

Jul 16, 2024

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation.

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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken wings were piled above the load line in the open top make table. Top layer at improper temperature. Below the load line all product was below 41F. Wings had just been placed into service within the hour. Operator removed top layers to the walk-in cooler for quick cool down. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

03A-02-5

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef was stored directly above fish filets in the cooling drawer under the grill. Operator moved products to proper storage hierarchy for food protection. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

08A-20-5

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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Apr 15, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Lake Park Diner last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Lake Park Diner on file is from Mar 13, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Lake Park Diner?

Across the inspection record, “spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Lake Park Diner.

How does Lake Park Diner compare to other restaurants in Naples?

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

Has Lake Park Diner's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Lake Park Diner have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Lake Park 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 Lake Park Diner inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Lake Park Diner is inspected around four times per year on average.

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