Steinhatchee, Taylor County

FIDDLERS RESTAURANT AND RESORT

1306 SE RIVERSIDE DR, Steinhatchee, FL 32359

FoodSeating
Latest violations
5
1 High Priority
Apr 1, 2026
City
Steinhatchee
County
Taylor
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
22

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 1, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

08B-02-4

Detail 24485993

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Items at hot bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 24485992

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

12B-07-4

Detail 24485990

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-38-4

Detail 24485994

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases of food on floor in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 24485991

Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken in walk-in cooler.

Sep 12, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 6

22-41-4

Detail 24031362

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

Detail 24031366

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

Detail 24031365

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

Detail 24031367

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

06-09-1

Detail 24031363

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

Detail 24031364

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with mold like substance . Dishwasher area.

May 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-10-4

Detail 23776752

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle on shelf with clean pans.

32-02-4

Detail 23776753

Basic - Bathroom door left open other than during cleaning or maintenance.

08B-38-4

Detail 23776754

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cases on floor in walk-in freezer.

Dec 20, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

03A-02-5

Detail 23439027

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

Detail 23439034

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board on line.

31B-03-4

Detail 23439035

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Men's room.

02A-01-4

Detail 23439036

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

Detail 23439029

Intermediate - oyster tags not marked with last date served.

14-01-5

Detail 23439031

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Soufflé cup in marinara.

01B-10-4

Detail 23439032

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. 2 oysters in case , discarded during inspection.

12B-07-4

Detail 23439030

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-38-4

Detail 23439033

Basic - Food stored on floor. Bag of food on floor in walk-in cooler, cases of food on floor in walk-in freezer.

47-03-4

Detail 23439028

Observed electrical wiring in disrepair. For reporting purposes only. Emergency light removed. Men's room.

Aug 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 7Basic: 1Total: 9

41-10-4

Detail 22929953

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.

31A-04-4

Detail 22929958

Intermediate - Handwash sink removed from food preparation/dishwashing area. Must be reinstalled in the same location where removed. Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 22929952

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Storing bottles at bar.

31B-02-4

Detail 22929955

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.

51-16-7

Detail 22929956

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

Detail 22929957

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink.

53B-13-5

Detail 22929954

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

Detail 22929950

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

31B-04-4

Detail 22929951

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.

Jun 14, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22805738

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

Mar 7, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-16-7

Detail 22704093

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

Jan 5, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

Intermediate: 1Basic: 1Total: 2

51-16-7

Detail 22553070

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

23-03-4

Detail 22553069

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Floor soiled under flattop.

Mar 10, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 9

02C-01-5

Detail 21847177

High Priority - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Seafood dip dated 2-21 and 2-25. Operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

03A-02-5

Detail 21847183

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Seafood dip 51°, chowder 53° , from previous day, operator discarded. Corrective Action Taken

41-17-4

Detail 21847176

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

32-04-4

Detail 21847178

Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Employee womens room.

14-74-7

Detail 21847179

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

32-12-5

Detail 21847181

Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Employee womens room.

23-03-4

Detail 21847182

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Mixer stand.

22-16-4

Detail 21847180

Basic - Reach-in freezer interior soiled. Inside bottom has old food spillage.

36-27-5

Detail 21847184

Basic - Wall soiled with mold like substance. Dish-room area.

Aug 26, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 4Basic: 4Total: 9

01B-07-4

Detail 21309056

High Priority - Food with mold-like growth. See stop sale. Case of red potatoes.

01C-02-4

Detail 21309064

Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel/oyster tags for 90 days.

22-02-4

Detail 21309057

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Slicer.

02A-01-4

Detail 21309058

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 advisory operator posted. Corrected On-Site

41-17-4

Detail 21309061

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled.

22-20-5

Detail 21309060

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

01B-10-4

Detail 21309059

Basic - Dead shellfish and/or shellfish with broken shells. See stop sale. 9 cases of raw oysters.

12B-07-4

Detail 21309063

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

23-03-4

Detail 21309062

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler floor.

Mar 29, 2022

Complaint Partial

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Mar 23, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Basic: 2Total: 5

22-49-4

Detail 20952545

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly.

08B-02-4

Detail 20952546

High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Croutons and sunflower seeds at salad bar.

41-10-4

Detail 20952542

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemical by meat. Properly stored. Corrected On-Site

12B-07-4

Detail 20952544

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

08B-38-4

Detail 20952543

Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk-in freezer.

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Dec 21, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 1Total: 1

51-14-7

Detail 20743403

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Outside bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Plans not submitted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-12: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-21: Plans sent in hand drawn, confirmed with with plan review, plans received, not yet reviewed or approved. Time extension per G. Time Extended

Nov 12, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20656312

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-12: Time Extended

51-14-7

Detail 20656315

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Outside bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Plans not submitted. Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-12: Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20656314

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-12: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20656313

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler floor. Prep table lid. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended - From follow-up inspection 2021-11-12: Time Extended

Sep 24, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Extension given, pending

Intermediate: 2Basic: 2Total: 4

22-02-4

Detail 20537770

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

51-14-7

Detail 20537769

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Outside bar area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Plans not submitted. Time Extended

12B-07-4

Detail 20537767

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20537768

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler floor. Prep table lid. - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

Jul 23, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 4Intermediate: 3Basic: 6Total: 13

50-17-2

Detail 20370198

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

01B-02-5

Detail 20370197

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Beef and chicken.

03A-02-5

Detail 20370204

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Beef 52°, 55°, chicken 51°. From previous day. Warning

41-10-4

Detail 20370203

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chemicals stored on ice maker.

22-02-4

Detail 20370195

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener.

31A-12-4

Detail 20370207

Intermediate - No handwash sink for employees. Bar area.

51-14-7

Detail 20370202

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. Outside bar area. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20370201

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired.

12B-07-4

Detail 20370200

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

06-06-5

Detail 20370206

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid.

23-03-4

Detail 20370199

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk-in cooler floor. Prep table lid.

25-06-4

Detail 20370205

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Plates at buffet.

08B-12-5

Detail 20370196

Basic - Stored food not covered. Open bottle of spice.

Mar 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 8

41-10-4

Detail 20923460

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Open soap bottle on prep counter.

02C-02-5

Detail 20923459

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked roasts.

12B-07-4

Detail 20923465

Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.

14-69-4

Detail 20923458

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

08B-12-5

Detail 20923464

Basic - Stored food not covered. Spice cup on counter.

14-17-4

Detail 20923463

Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

42-01-4

Detail 20923461

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

02D-01-5

Detail 20923462

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Cup with granular substance

Sep 24, 2021

Complaint Full

Call Back - Complied

Intermediate: 4Basic: 5Total: 9

01C-03-4

Detail 20537094

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24:

22-02-4

Detail 20537096

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Slicer. Can opener. Stove top. Prep table lid. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

51-14-7

Detail 20537099

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. This violation addressed on previous inspection. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Plans not submitted. This violation will be addressed on second callback. Time Extended

02C-02-5

Detail 20537091

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

36-73-4

Detail 20537097

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. Cook line grease. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

08B-38-4

Detail 20537093

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food in walk-in freezer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

05-09-4

Detail 20537098

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in on line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

23-03-4

Detail 20537095

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bulk containers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

36-27-5

Detail 20537092

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Various areas. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-09-24: Time Extended

Aug 20, 2021

Complaint Full

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 4Basic: 11Total: 17

01B-02-5

Detail 20446532

High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Repeat Violation Warning

03A-02-5

Detail 20446536

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw beef 56°, sausage 55°, over 24 hours per operator. Repeat Violation Warning

01C-03-4

Detail 20446540

Intermediate - Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20446534

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Slicer. Can opener. Stove top. Prep table lid. Repeat Violation Warning

51-14-7

Detail 20446538

Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - bar area added. 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. This violation addressed on previous inspection. Warning

02C-02-5

Detail 20446543

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Multiple items. Warning

14-74-7

Detail 20446533

Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20446547

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Warning

36-73-4

Detail 20446546

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Walk in cooler. Cook line grease. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20446548

Basic - Food stored on floor. Case of food in walk-in freezer. Warning

05-09-4

Detail 20446539

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Reach in on line. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20446541

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Outside of bulk containers. Warning

22-16-4

Detail 20446544

Basic - Reach-in cooler interior soiled. Warning

29-49-6

Detail 20446545

Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. At end of line by 2 compartment sink. Warning

08B-12-5

Detail 20446537

Basic - Stored food not covered. Items in walk-in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

08B-54-4

Detail 20446542

Basic - Uncovered food stored in walk-in cooler and freezer. Repeat Violation Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20446535

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Various areas. Warning