Teri's Diner
Last inspected: Feb 11, 2026
78
Score
Public records show eight inspections at Teri's Diner stretching back to 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 11, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around three violations across recent inspections versus roughly five violations before.
The pattern that stands out is “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, which has been cited four times.
Among Bonita Springs restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 11, 2026
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. Raw eggs over ready to eat biscuits. Operator moved to proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin by front counter.
22-20-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in back area.
51-11-4
78
Jul 28, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs were stored directly above avocados on wire shelving in the tall cooler. Operator moved to proper storage hierarchy. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-04-5
Intermediate - Squeeze bottle containing toxic substance (bleach) stored on top of the dish machine not labeled. Employee removed bottle for labeling. **Corrective Action Taken**
41-17-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Ceiling tiles in the back kitchen had water stains.
36-32-5
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Multiple cooling units had severely torn gaskets. Operator said they have been ordered. Educated Operator that keeping gaskets in good repair keeps them smooth and easily cleanable and helps minimize wear on the cooling system.
14-11-5
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up, stored as clean in a caddy on the clean dish storage. Educated dish staff on proper storage of clean silverware.
24-18-4
67
Jan 3, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Sep 6, 2024
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - Water with a temperature of least 85 degrees Fahrenheit not provided/shut off at employee handwash sink in the kitchen. Valve was turned off. Operator opened valve and restored hot water. **Corrected On-Site**
27-16-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cup with a straw was stored next to clean plates on the clean dish shelving.
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation preparing red potatoes.
13-03-4
82
Feb 28, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Front service hand wash sink. Operator placed paper towels at hand wash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Observed hot water shut off at employee handwash sink in dishwash area. Operator has work order in place to fix. **Corrective Action Taken**
27-16-4
Basic - Garbage on the ground and/or pad around dumpster.
33-19-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Spoons.
24-18-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Educated operator on securing tanks. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
61
Nov 13, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken breasts were stored directly above ground beef in the drawers at the grill. Discussed with Operator and showed proper hierarchy on poster for future reference. Operator moved product. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
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. Raw salmon stored on the cook line was no longer frozen and not opened. Discussed proper procedure with Operator. Operator cut open packages during inspection. Repeat from 3/31/2023 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-09-1
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Very little solution was in the bucket, not covering the towels. Employee refreshed the solution and placed more solution in the bucket to cover the towels. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 0ppm) (Chlorine 100ppm) **Corrected On-Site**
21-07-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Two tanks by the dishwasher not secured. Operator secured with a bungee strap during the visit. **Corrected On-Site**
51-11-4
74
Mar 31, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef with ready-to-eat deli meats in kitch reach-in cooler near soda boxes.
08A-08-5
Intermediate - Food being cooled by nonapproved method. Observed cooked potato salad and housemade buttermilk dressing in large covered plastic containers in reach-in cooler. Discussed with operator proper cooling techniques, operator spread out foods uncovered for rapid cooling. **Corrected On-Site**
03D-15-4
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. Salmon thawed on cook line reach-in cooler drawers still in reduced-oxygen packaging. Discussed with operator opening packages when thawing.
06-09-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under drink machine on front line.
36-73-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils dried with a towel/cloth in dishwashing area.
24-17-4
67
Aug 4, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. In reach-in freezer across from cook line, raw beef stored over ready-to-eat corn, not commercially packaged. Also in reach-in cooler to right of reach-in freezer, raw chicken over raw shell eggs. Also on cook line, reach-in cooler drawers under grill raw chicken over raw beef. Provided operator with HR 5030-098 Safe Refrigerator Storage and discussed proper food storage. Due to busy breakfast service and large volume of food in coolers, operator was unable to immediately correct.
08A-02-6
High Priority - Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Sanitizer Bucket (Chlorine 200+ppm) on front service line. Operator diluted the bucket to 50ppm chlorine. **Corrected On-Site**
41-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzles on machine in front service area with accumulation of debris.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink in kitchen or mens bathroom. Operator had mistakenly purchased hand sanitizer and placed it in dispensers. Operator placed soap at sinks. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. By drink box storage area two tanks unsecured.
51-11-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Coffee filters stored uncovered by coffee machine to right of entrance to kitchen by coffee machine in front line. Operator covered the filters. **Corrected On-Site**
25-05-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Teri's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Teri's Diner on file is from Feb 11, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Teri's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Teri's Diner.
How does Teri's Diner compare to other restaurants in Bonita Springs?
Teri's Diner most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Bonita Springs average of 80.
Has Teri's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Teri's Diner have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Teri'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 Teri's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Teri's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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