FIDDLERS RESTAURANT AND RESORT
With 9 inspections documented, FIDDLERS RESTAURANT AND RESORT maintains a 3.3/5 food safety rating in STEINHATCHEE. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.
1306 SE RIVERSIDE DR
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.3/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
All Inspection Reports
Inspection Date: 9/12/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 13510901
- 06-09-1:Basic - 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.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance . Dishwasher area.
- 22-41-4:High Priority - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - 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 . **Corrective Action Taken**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Inspection Date: 5/16/2025
Inspection #: Visit ID: 10748690
Inspection Date: 12/20/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8781025
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in marinara.
- 01B-10-4:Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. 2 oysters in case , discarded during inspection.
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food on floor in walk-in cooler, cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.
- 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cut cabbage on line at 47°F.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line.
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's room.
- 02A-01-4:Intermediate - 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. Corrected On-Site
- 01C-03-4:Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.
- 47-03-4:Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Emergency light removed. Men's room.
Inspection Date: 8/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8694856
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 6/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586948
- 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
- 31A-04-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning
- 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bottles at bar.
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning
- 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.
- 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.
- 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.
Inspection Date: 6/14/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8654601
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Inspection Date: 4/16/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8627643
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Plans not submitted. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-04-16: Plans submitted not approved of this date. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 3/7/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8586897
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-07: Plans not submitted. **Time Extended**
Inspection Date: 1/5/2024
Inspection #: Visit ID: 8380020
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor soiled under flattop.
- 51-16-7:Intermediate - 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. Warning