BERNIES CITY DINER
14700 TAMIAMI TRAIL N STE 22, Naples FL 34110 · 239-631-6591
Last inspected Dec 11, 2025 · 7 visits since August 2023
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▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023.
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Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Dec 11, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 8, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment observed open, operating and selling food with an expired business license.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. In Reach in cooler in preparation area, observed raw pork chops being stored over cooked corned beef. Operator rearranged products.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); tuna fish salad (55F - Cold Holding); sliced tomatoes (45F - Cold Holding); potato salad (55F - Cold Holding). Per operator, products have been cold holding for Two hours in Reach in cooler. Operator iced down products and moved to another Reach in cooler.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade has accumulated debris. Operator cleaned and sanitized can opener.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized bin area.
Reuse of single-service or single-use articles. On front line, observed egg cartons holding meat press. Operator discarded egg cartons.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Observed on front line of kitchen.
Aug 28, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed unsecured tank in office. Operator secured tank.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On front line, observed utensils in water 110F. Operator moved utensils to a hotter location on the grill.
Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Underneath grill, observed torn foil covering shelf.
Feb 11, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed hand wash sink in dishwash area used to fill container.
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Accumulation of gray-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Educated operator on cleaning ice machine daily. Operator cleaned ice machine.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Educated operator on having closed containers.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.
Open dumpster lid.
Jul 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee prepare/ cook food with gloves, with no hand washing prior to wearing gloves. Discussed the need for hand washing prior to putting on gloves.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs held in reach in cooler over RTE food. Operator notified and educated. Placed eggs in correct order.
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 on duty while staff operating. 3 cooks, 2 wait staff. Certified food manager arrived during inspection.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed prepared chili in reach in cooler, no date marking. Operator states it was prepared and stored 3 days prior.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance inside ice machine in kitchen.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Observed missing cove molding under dish wash area.
Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed open container/beverage in cook area. Operator notified and removed container.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed kitchen staff preparing and cooking food with watch on.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.observed kitchen staff not wearing hair restraint during prep and cooking. Operator notified and placed hair restraint on all employees.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed license expired 12-1-2023.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in standing water only reaching 115F. Operator moved to heat water.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Observed employee drink in front cooler with bottled drinks and cut fruit cups. Operator removed for proper storage.
Aug 8, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed soap spray bottle hung on rack facing clean dishes. Operator moved for proper storage.
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. Observed no clean up plan for vomit or diarrhea. Provided operator with written plan.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils in water only at 107F. Operator emoted utensils and placed clean water on burner to heat.
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