FIDDLER'S
17415 MAIN ST N, Blountstown FL 32424 · 8508796901
Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
2 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6--2015032068 | Jul 16, 2015 | Feb 10, 2016 | $800 |
| 6--2015010038 | Feb 24, 2015 | Sep 4, 2015 | $800 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
Employee washed hands with no soap.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
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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. Left a copy.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Drink station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in refrigerator on the cook line. Observed hood filters.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee cup on top of food surface above ready to eat food in kitchen area. Manager moved employee cup to proper area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 carbon dioxide tank insecure near soda dispenser. Owner secured tank with rope.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw ribeye steaks stored over cucumbers. Owner moved cucumbers to shelf with other vegetables.
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed cook handle raw meat and then handle plate for ready to eat food no hand wash and no glove change. Instructed cook to place soiled tray in dish and informed him about hand wash and glove change when needed.
Food stored on floor. Observed container of fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area of kitchen.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand wash sign at sink next to grill in kitchen area.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use Togo boxes in a box stored on floor in back storage area.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed mold like substance in interior of ice machine.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.