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FIDDLESTICKS CAFE

13750 FIDDLESTICKS BLVD STE 302 · FORT MYERS · Lee County · FL 33912

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 22, 2024
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3471856
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8782853
DBPR license4606995

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate2 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical10 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 3

#3High Priority12A-12-4

High Priority – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#4High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – 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. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#5High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 5

#6Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate16-32-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#8Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – 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. **Warning**

Warning
#9Intermediate11-26-1

Intermediate – 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.AÂ **Warning**

Warning
#10Intermediate02B-02-5

Intermediate – 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. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Basic 2

#1Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees in bar area. **Warning**

Warning
#2Basic22-16-4

Basic – 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. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 23, 2026 12:32 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 16 · Dishwashing facilities, test kits and gauges
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
1 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.