Fiddlers Restaurant, 1306 Se Riverside Dr, Steinhatchee, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: FIDDLERS RESTAURANT
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1306 Se Riverside Dr, Steinhatchee, FL 32359
License #: 7200289
Total inspections: 16
Last inspection: 11/10/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed container in sauce at prep line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Observed throughout kitchen ceiling.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated grease. Observed near cookline.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Observed under fryers.
  • Basic - Hole in ceiling. Observed near fryers and cookline.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed over cookline.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at bar handwash sink. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Observed food debris in RIC gaskets near prep station.
  • Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food under prep line not properly labeled.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed near warewashing area.
11/10/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed cases of crab, Cornish hens, etc. stored on floor in walk-in freezer.
  • Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed on blue cutting board at breading station and cutting board near meat slicer.
  • Basic - Food debris accumulated on kitchen floor. Observed under cookline.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris/grease. Observed on wall behind cookline.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. Observed on cutting board at slicer in kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles containing a clear substance unlabeled as to its contents. Operator stated both were degreaser.
6/25/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Observed dust accumulated on light fixtures along cookline. **Warning** Open callback 3/3/14: Manager stated that he is going to replace tube light covers and has an order placed with the local hardware store.
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Observed on quad door reach in freezer across from cold hold salad prep station. Manager stated the unit is going to be replaced soon. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Observed standing water at handwash sink in dish washing area. Manager stated it had recently been repaired and he will get it looked at again. **Warning** Open callback 3/3/14: Manager stated that the repair man is due out this afternoon.
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed light bulb blown in walk-in freezer. **Warning** Open callback 3/3/14: Manager stated that something is wrong electrically and the repair man is due out this afternoon.
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items above 41F held in the top cold hold drawer at the end of the cookline across from the red microwaves: shredded cheddar cheese 50F, cooked rice 45 and house made salsa 45F. Observed items moved to walk-in cooler and at the end of the inspection, items were observed at: cooked rice 44, house salsa 44, shredded cheddar 50F but items had been put back in drawer. Observed items moved back to walk-in cooler. **Warning** Open callback 3/3/14: Observed no items held in unit. Manager stated it needs a new thermostat and is no longer in use until repaired.
3/3/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Attached equipment soiled with accumulated dust. Observed dust accumulated on light fixtures along cookline. **Warning**
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic drink cup used as ice scoop in ice bin at bar. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters. **Warning**
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris. **Warning**
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous (non-time/temperature control for safety) food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handles in direct contact with food product in closed containers of flour and cornmeal. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no handwash sign at 2nd server station where coffee brewer is located. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed at server pick up area in kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in freezer gaskets. Observed on quad door reach in freezer across from cold hold salad prep station. Manager stated the unit is going to be replaced soon. **Warning**
  • Basic - Standing water in handwash sink/ handwash sink draining very slowly. Observed standing water at handwash sink in dish washing area. Manager stated it had recently been repaired and he will get it looked at again. **Warning**
  • Basic - Ten (10) foot-candles of light at least 30 inches from floor not provided in walk-in freezer. Observed light bulb blown in walk-in freezer. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items above 41°F held in the top cold hold drawer at the end of the cookline across from the red microwaves: shredded cheddar cheese 50°F, cooked rice 45° and house made salsa 45°F. Observed items moved to walk-in cooler and at the end of the inspection, items were observed at: cooked rice 44°, house salsa 44°, shredded cheddar 50°F but items had been put back in drawer. Observed items moved back to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed about 30 rodent droppings in the far right corner of the dry storage room and on top of salt and pepper shakers stood on bottom shelf in said corner. Observed droppings were dried and hard and no rub marks were observed and no gnaw marks were observed on bags and boxes in the dry storage area. This violation must be corrected by March 3, 2014. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of food debris/grease on food-contact surface. Observed on sandwich press in kitchen. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink near dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed sausage gravy in reach in cooler from Sunday not date marked. Observed cooked chicken from Sunday in walk-in cooler not date marked. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled spray bottle at 2nd larger server station. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
2/28/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic portion cups with no handles on salad bar prep unit in raspberry and balsamic vinaigrette. Observed plastic drink cup used as scoop in ice bin at bar. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed throughout kitchen.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 7 unsecured carbon dioxide tanks located on porch outside unsecured. Manager stated Pepsi is due to pick up tanks.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in cooler/freezer. Observed pans of chicken wings, ribs and raw chicken stored on floor in walk-in cooler.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated dust. Observed on ceiling and on and around lights in kitchen, especially around cookline.
  • Basic - Clean equipment stored on floor. Observed plastic buckets, large rectangular plastic storage bins and steel pans stored on floor in equipment storage area.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed white microwave located on slicer table has rusted/pitted/warped interior.
  • Basic - Gaskets with slimy/mold-like/mildew-like build-up. Observed on double door reach in freezer across from handwash sink.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease. Observed grease drip marks on exterior of hood system and just below hood filters.
  • Basic - Raw animal food stored above unwashed produce. Observed case of raw bacon stored over cucumbers and potatoes.
  • Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up. Observed on soup spoons in kitchen and on forks in 2 separate server stations. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Single-service items stored on floor. Observed open case of plastic sporks stored on floor in dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soda gun holster with accumulated slime/debris. Observed on first soda gun holster when entering bar area from kitchen.
  • Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated food debris/dust. Observed on wall behind cookline.
  • High Priority - Cut tomatoes cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cut tomato on cookline at 73° and out about 30 minutes or less. Manager disposed of tomato. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Displayed food not properly protected from contamination. Observed cream of chicken vegetable soup on display for customer self service in hot hold unit with no lid and not located under a sneeze guard. Manager stated the lid was recently broken.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food in walk-in cooler. Observed shell eggs stored over ready to eat pies and heavy whipping cream.
  • High Priority - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed cooked ribs in walk-in cooler with date of 10/12. See stop sale.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of encrusted food debris on/around mixer head.
  • Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash located near end of cookline across from double door reach in freezer.
  • Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at handwash sink located near dish washing area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Intermediate - Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food covered while cooling. Observed container of gravy cooling from breakfast and container of macaroni salad prepared in the morning both cooling with close fitting lids on. Gravy started cooling at 11am 152°. Observed at 124° at 12:50pm. Macaroni salad, placed in cooler @ 9:30 am. At 11:45 temperature range was 73°, 74°, 68°, 59°. At 12:50, temperature range was observed at 64°, 64°, 58°, 55°.
  • Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed blue substance in unlabeled bottle next to closed container of granulated sugar in server area where drink machine is located
10/25/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of soil/debris on the floor under shelving. Under salad prep area.
  • Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. At reach in freezer on cook line.
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Near back door of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in kitchen. Cases of cooking oil stored on floor near cook line. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in walk-in freezer. Cases of beef stored on floor of walk in freezer.
  • Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Near flour bin, at cook line.
  • Basic - Grease accumulated under cooking equipment. At cook line.
  • Basic - Hood soiled with accumulated grease.
  • Basic - In-use utensil in nonpotentially hazardous food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Flour and cornmeal bins.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink near server station.
  • Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. In dry storage area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • Basic - Soiled reach-in cooler gaskets. Reach in freezer at cook line.
  • Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Left near hand sink in server area.
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs stored over leafy greens, in reach in meat cooler. **Corrected On-Site**
6/7/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. In rear of establishment.
  • Basic - Case/container/bag of food stored on floor in dry storage area. Case of mayonnaise stored on floor.
  • Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. In dry storage areas.
  • Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink in servers area. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Raw seafood(oysters, Mahi, tuna, etc...) over garlic and green onions.
  • Intermediate - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
  • Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk in clear front reach in cooler, just outside of kitchen.
  • Intermediate - Cutting board(s) stained/soiled. By three compartment sink.
  • Portable fire extinguisher missing from its designated location. For reporting purposes only. At bar area.
2/1/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. STORED IN TOOL BOX
  • Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. MAIN LINE COUNTER
  • Critical - No conspicuously located thermometer in holding unit. REACHIN AT WAIT STATION
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. COUNTER UNDER GRILL
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. WALL BEHIND GRILL
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on toaster.
  • Critical - Observed food stored on floor. MAYONAISE
  • Critical - Observed interior of microwave soiled.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. FAN GUARDS DUSTY
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in cooler soiled with accumulation of food residue. WAIT STATION
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in warmer soiled with accumulation of food residue.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER MILK
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor.
9/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. EGGS OVER MILK Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. FLOOR GRATE LEADING TO OUTSIDE Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. GUMBO
  • Critical - Ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous food prepared on site and held more than 24 hours with not properly date marked. NOODLES
3/21/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. COOK LINE
  • Critical - Hand wash sink lacking proper hand drying provisions. WAITSTATION
  • Light not functioning. FREEZER
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. HOODS
  • Observed build-up of grease on nonfood-contact surface. WALLS AND FLOOR ON COOKS LINE.
  • Critical - Observed buildup of soiled material on mixer head.
  • Critical - Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Critical - Observed food pork stored on floor in freezer.
  • Critical - Outer openings of establishment cannot be properly sealed when not in operation. FLOOR GRATE LEADING TO OUTSIDE.
8/29/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical - Cold holding equipment incapable of maintaining potentially hazardous food at proper temperatures. Pepsi cooler near cook line.
  • Critical - Cooked potentially hazardous food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 70 degrees Fahrenheit within 2 hours. Sausage gravy.
  • Observed food debris accumulated on kitchen floor behind equipment.
  • Observed grease accumulated under cooking equipment. Repeat Violation.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pepsi reach in cooler by cook line has 42 F on top shelf and 45 F lower.
  • Critical - Observed raw animal food, shell eggs, stored over ready-to-eat food in walk in cooler.
  • Critical - Observed the presence of a dead rodent by walk in freezer. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. In the FORMS section at myfloridalicense .com/dbpr/hr.
4/1/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous food due to temperature abuse (see Stop Sale Notice).
  • Critical. Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Prime rib and cuban sandwiches in Pepsi cooler.
  • Observed in-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Spoons and whip. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair. Handwash sink misding hot water knob.
  • Critical. Observed soiled reach-in cooler gaskets, Traulsen 4 door by cook line.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface; backs of handles at Traulsen 4 door reach in cooler. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed heavily accumulated grease accumulated under cooking equipment.
  • Critical. Observed sanitizing solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed in sanitizer bucket. Corrected On Site.
9/16/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed dented/rusted cans.apples
  • Critical. Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.dry goods
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable. Repeat Violation.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. Repeat Violation.
  • Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.kitchen
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface.light tubes above cook line
  • Observed gaskets with slimy/mold-like build-up.walkin coolers
  • Critical. Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.ladies restroom
  • Wet mop not hung to dry.
3/26/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed improper horizontal separation of raw animal foods and ready-to-eat foods. shell eggs next to produce
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor. walk in freezer
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable.
  • Observed walk-in cooler gasket torn/in disrepair. freezer
  • Critical. Observed encrusted material on can opener.
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. dry food containers
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. interior dishmachine
  • Observed residue build-up on nonfood-contact surface. cooks line light fixtures
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment, utensils, linens or single-service not properly stored. pans stored on dirty shelf
  • Observed single-service items stored on floor. in store room
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees. ladies room
  • Observed wall soiled with accumulated food debris. by reachin cooler
  • Observed ceiling in disrepair. cooks line
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. cooks line
  • Critical. Observed toxic item stored by food. comet by onions & potatoes Corrected On Site.
12/15/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 4/14/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 12/2/2008Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action

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