FIDDLESTICKS CAFE
13750 FIDDLESTICKS BLVD STE 302, Fort Myers FL 33912 · 239-202-8035
Last inspected Mar 4, 2026 · 6 visits since February 2024
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5 inspections, climbing. The current grade is the best on record.
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025004397 | Oct 22, 2024 | Mar 26, 2025 | $200 |
Inspection history
6 visits, newest first
Mar 4, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 8 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee not washing hands before putting on gloves after working with dirty dishes then clean dishes. Educated employee. Employee washed before leaving inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed jug of milk stored inside handwash sink at bar.
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.
Sanitizing solution for wiping cloths not free of food debris and visible soil. Operator changed solution.
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Soiled dry wiping cloth in use.
Standing water in bottom of beer reach-in-cooler at bar. Educated operator on preventing standing water.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary ammonium concentration at 100 ppm. Operator changed solution.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Operator removed bucket.
Oct 15, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Employee on cook line cracked raw shell eggs and then handled ready-to-eat food, while plating cooked chicken, and utensils without washing hands. Spoke with employee regarding, employee properly washed hands after changing gloves before continuing work.
Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed employee handle dirty dishware then wash dry hands with soap rubbing approximately 5 seconds then rinse. Spoke with employee regarding proper technique, employee rewashed hands correctly.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. 2 way splitter added, missing vacuum breaker on end with no hose connection.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent cover in walk-in cooler, fan by cook line soiled with dust.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Uncovered coffee filters by ice machine shelving.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. In bar.
May 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed milk in reach in cooler at the bar dated best by date 5/7/2025 today is 5/20/3025. Operator discarded milk.
Shell eggs in use or stored with cracks or broken shells. See stop sale. Observed 3 cracked eggs, operator discarded.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Observed no choking poster posted emailed operator form Choking Handout DBPR FORM HR 5030-105
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Observed water mixed with food or beer residue on the bottom of the reach in keg cooler at the bar.
Dec 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 2 violations recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill, cooked potatoes (95F - Hot Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Discussed time as a public health control with operator.
Reach-in freezer left side service station interior has accumulation of soil residues in bottom. Beer cooler in middle of bar with soiled water in bottom.
Oct 22, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate2 Basic
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Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food without washing hands. Observed employee dip French toast into raw egg batter, begin working with tortilla shells, no glove change no handwash. Discussed with employee and operator, employee washed hands and donned new gloves before returning to work.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Front line ice bath butter (53F - Cold Holding) for 2 hours per operator. Operator time marked butter for 4 hour discard, replaced ice bath. Provided operator with time as a public health control form.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. On grill, cooked potatoes (95F - Hot Holding) for 90 minutes per operator. Discussed time as a public health control with operator.
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 Clean-up Of Vomiting And Diarrheal Events handout HR 5030-104.
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Operator provided chlorine test strips for quaternary sanitizer at triple sink. No quaternary test strips available.
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.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath.A
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Printed advisory, operator posted.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area.
Reach-in freezer left side service station interior has accumulation of soil residues in bottom. Beer cooler in middle of bar with soiled water in bottom.
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks, ice machine at entrance to kitchen. See stop sale.
Nonfood-grade bags used in direct contact with food. Observed plastic to go bags in direct contact with chicken in main cook line reach-in cooler. Operator discarded the bags.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready-to-eat sauces in main cook line reach-in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf for proper storage.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Drink bottles stored in ice used for drinks, ice machine at entrance to kitchen.
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 employee reporting agreement, (HR 5030-309) manager health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-101)and employee health reporting responsibilities (HR 5030-103], discussed with operator importance of employee heath. Discussed employee heath with operator, operator began filling outform at time of inspection.
No soap provided at handwash sink bar area, dishwashing area, or at entrance to kitchen. Operator placed soap at all sinks.
Accumulation of debris on top of warewashing machine.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Heavy accumulation under cookline equipment, bar counters, back storage room and in unused walk-in cooler.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable, easily cleanable on cook line and in back room with unused walk-in cooler.
Food stored on floor. Cans tomatoes sauce and bag of onions stored on floor in back of kitchen.
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spatula in standing water 111F on cook line.
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.