The R's Diner
Last inspected: Apr 2, 2026
61
Score
Inspectors have visited The R's Diner seven times, with records going back to 2022. The R's Diner was last inspected on Apr 2, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
The R's Diner's latest score of 61 falls below the Naples average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
7
Inspections
3
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 2, 2026
Food-Licensing Inspection
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In the walk in cooler, observed raw ground beef placed on a bucket of ready to eat pickles, and raw shrimp placed above unwashed vegetables. Discussed with operator proper storage and provided operator with safe refrigerator storage handout. Operator rearranged for proper storage. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - One 27oz can of Sauerkraut Dented/rusted cans present in the back storage area.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On the cook line, observed house made hollandaise sauce (78F - Hot Holding). Operator foods stated it is house made contains egg and butter. Operator stated foods were made two hours prior to inspection. Discussed time as a public health control with operator and provided time as a public health control form.
03B-01-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice bin located at the server station area.
22-20-5
61
Sep 16, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food identified in the written procedure as a food held using time as a public health control has no time marking and the time removed from temperature control cannot be determined. Upon arrival raw shelled eggs were sitting out on the counter for less than an hour per operator. Operator time marked eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
03F-02-5
High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. At time of inspection Dishwasher (Chlorine 10ppm). Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dish machine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator set up triple sink with a reading of. Triple Sink (Chlorine 50ppm) **Corrective Action Taken**
22-41-4
74
Apr 14, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 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 peppers in reach in cooler across from dishwasher.
08A-05-6
High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food.
12A-07-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Observed one 6lb can of black beans dented. Operator separated to be returned to distributor. **Corrective Action Taken**
01B-01-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Cloth used as a food-contact surface with cheese.
21-05-5
Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
50-09-4
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Objectionable odors in bathroom or other areas of the establishment. Women's restroom
36-64-5
Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed chlorine concentration at 0 ppm. Operator added more sanitizer. **Corrective Action Taken**
21-07-4
47
Oct 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee wrapping up food products and entering different locations of the kitchen without changing gloves as needed. Operator educated employee about changing gloves as different tasks begin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
12A-09-4
Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Operator is using time as a public health control for breakfast potatoes, eggs, butter, with no written plan. Provided operator with forms to complete. **Warning**
03F-10-5
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. Provided operator with hand out plan. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Unpasteurized poached eggs and Smoked Salmon with no reminder such as an asterisk to alert the consumer advisory applies. Educated operator about Consumer Advisory reminders and applications. **Warning**
02B-04-5
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
Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with forms. **Warning**
11-26-1
Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. In dry storage room, observed areas of unsealed dry wall. **Warning**
36-30-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler has mold like substance around door gaskets **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employees backpack with canned goods. Operator moved backpack. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Warning**
32-12-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. In storage and prep area, observed acoustic ceiling tiles **Warning**
36-37-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. **Warning**
51-11-4
39
May 31, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 20, 2023
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Provided operator with handout for food employee reporting agreements, and discussed procedures for reporting and management responsibilities. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
11-26-1
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
22-02-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in refrigerator near triple sink has accumulated debris on the bottom interior, shelving and outside doors. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
23-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Objectionable odors near mop sink area in kitchen **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
36-64-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. At bag in the box soda, near restrooms. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-20: **Time Extended**
51-11-4
70
Sep 6, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. WD/40 improperly stored on shelf with food containers **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Garbage can blocking Hand-wash sink in center of kitchen **Warning**
31A-09-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-01-5
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. Operator unable to find training materials. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Improper wording of consumer advisory on menus. I printed a consumer advisory, after discussion and the Operator hung up the sign. **Warning**
02B-02-5
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. In walk-in cooler items not dated, Cooked roast beef, sliced ham, raw pork. **Warning**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Chest freezer has ice buildup **Warning**
14-69-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic cup with no handle used in sugar container at the front counter **Warning**
14-01-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters have accumulated grease and debris Walk-in cooler has accumulated mold like substance on insulation of drain line. **Warning**
23-03-4
45
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The R's Diner last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The R's Diner on file is from Apr 2, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The R's Diner?
Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The R's Diner.
How does The R's Diner compare to other restaurants in Naples?
The R's Diner most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has The R's Diner's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The R's Diner have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The R's Diner means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is The R's Diner inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The R's Diner is inspected around two times per year on average.
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