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FIDDLER'S

17415 MAIN ST N, Blountstown FL 32424 · 8508796901

Last inspected Mar 19, 2026 · 7 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats110
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1700127
Grade history
FEB 24
JAN 25
MAY 25
SEP 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,600

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
6--2015032068Jul 16, 2015Feb 10, 2016$800
6--2015010038Feb 24, 2015Sep 4, 2015$800

Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 19, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findings
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands.
High priority/12A-17-4
Employee washed hands with no soap.
High priority/12A-20-4
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Intermediate/22-02-4
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Cook line.
Intermediate/31B-02-4
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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.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrected On-Site
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.
Intermediate/53B-13-5
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Drink station.
Basic/51-11-4
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back door.
Basic/35B-01-4
No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Cook line.
Basic/05-09-4
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Reach in refrigerator on the cook line. Observed hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
The state's own report →
Sep 4, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/12B-07-4/Corrected On-Site
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 1 carbon dioxide tank insecure near soda dispenser. Owner secured tank with rope.
Basic/51-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Jan 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Feb 29, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
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.
High priority/12A-09-4
Food stored on floor. Observed container of fryer oil stored on floor in back storage area of kitchen.
Basic/08B-38-4
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.
Basic/31B-04-4
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single use Togo boxes in a box stored on floor in back storage area.
Basic/25-05-4
Jul 25, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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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.
Basic/22-20-5

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.