FIDDLERS RESTAURANT AND RESORT
1306 SE RIVERSIDE DR, Steinhatchee FL 32359 · 352-498-7427
Last inspected Jul 17, 2026 · 11 visits since January 2024
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JUL 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 22 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage on line at 47°F.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Jul 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Eggs over butter.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Hanging on hand sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
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No soap provided at handwash sink.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked prime rib.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Apr 1, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Items at hot bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in freezer.
Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk-in cooler.
Sep 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. 1st <50 ppm, 2 nd 100 ppm.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Shrimp 53°F, left on counter during lunch service, Less than 4 hours per operator. Put in cooler to cool to 41°F.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance. Dishwasher area.
May 16, 2025Inspection 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf with clean pans.
Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.
Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk-in freezer.
Dec 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage on line at 47°F.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's room.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Provided and posted advisory.
oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in marinara.
Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. 2 oysters in case, discarded during inspection.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Food stored on floor. Bag of food on floor in walk-in cooler, cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Emergency light removed. Men's room.
Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jun 14, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate1 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bottles at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Main kitchen full remodel. No plans.
No soap provided at handwash sink.
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.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Apr 16, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside kitchen added, oven, fryers, grill, flattop, handsink.
Mar 7, 2024Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside kitchen added, oven, fryers, grill, flattop, handsink.
Jan 5, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 2 recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Outside kitchen added, oven, fryers, grill, flattop, handsink.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor soiled under flattop.
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.