Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek
Last inspected: Jan 7, 2026
58
Score
Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek has been inspected eight times since 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 7, 2026. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
By comparison, the average Naples facility scores 81, putting Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek on the weaker side. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspections
3
Critical latest
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Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 7, 2026
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. An employee washed their hands without rubbing hand for 10 seconds. Operator spoke with the employee about proper hand washing. **Corrective Action Taken**
12A-17-4
High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in the service area coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
01B-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In the reach in cooler in the service area coleslaw (52F - Cold Holding). See stop sale.
03A-02-5
Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. There are utensils in 78F standing water on the cook line.
10-07-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no handle inside washing sign at the hand washing sink in the server area at the bar.
31B-04-4
58
Nov 5, 2025
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There is a garbage can in front of the hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the service area.
31A-09-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. There is no hand washing sign at the hand washing sink next to the ice machine in the service area. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-04-4
86
Mar 31, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs and pasteurized shell eggs are stored in the same pan. Operator separated the eggs. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. The hand wash sink in the service area at the bar is used as a dump sink as evidenced by ice in the sink
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. There are no paper towels at the hand washing sink in the service area at the bar or at the hand washing sink behind the bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. There is a unsecured carbon dioxide tank by the bag in box storage rack.
51-11-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There are cooked chicken breasts and raw shrimp thawing at room temperature on hand cart in the kitchen. Operator moved items to proper storage to thaw. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
61
Sep 17, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are tongs on the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Feb 21, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. sushi rice (60F - Cold Holding). Operator provided procedure for time as a public health control. Sushi rice has not been out four hours. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. There are several employees with expired food safety training certificates.
53B-14-5
Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
16-62-1
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. There is shrimp and fish thawing in standing water in the prep area.
06-01-5
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There are wet wiping towels on top of the under counter reach in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
21-12-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloths stored in detergent.
21-03-4
61
Sep 19, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. There are spoons in the hand washing sink on the cook line. Operator removed the spoons. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. There is a wet wiping towel not stored in sanitizer at the gar.
21-12-4
86
Mar 28, 2023
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There are four pair of tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
95
Oct 31, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. There is an unlabeled chemical spray bottle at the bar. Operator discarded the spray bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. There is a pair of tongs hanging from the oven door handle. Operator removed the tongs. **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
86
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek on file is from Jan 7, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek?
Across the inspection record, “in-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek.
How does Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek compare to other restaurants in Naples?
Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek most recently scored 58 out of 100, which is lower than the Naples average of 81.
Has Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Gator Grille at Fiddlers Creek is inspected around three times per year on average.
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