Fiddler's Riverside

131 W River St, Savannah, GA 31401

Bar / Pub

License: Food Service

Last inspected: Apr 27, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Fiddler's Riverside appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2025. The most recent visit was on Apr 27, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

The pattern that stands out is “proper cold holding temperatures”, which has been cited two times.

Restaurants in Savannah average 91, so Fiddler's Riverside trails the local norm. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 27, 2026

Routine

1 critical violation.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS foods holding above 41F. Ambient temperature of walk-in unit held at 50F. CA: PIC placed TCS foods on ice and relocated the other food items to a reach-in unit. Food within SAFE zone. PIC immediately called maintenance to fix walk-in unit. time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below.

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Oct 15, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation. 2 corrected on site.

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6-2 - proper date marking and disposition (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container of blue cheese date-labeled 9/23 held in prep-top cooler. Observed multiple containers of blue cheese date-labeled 9-23 held in reach-in cooler. Observed container of tomato aioli dated 10/2 held in prep-top cooler. COS: PIC discarded of all containers held 7 days past prep date.

511-6-1.04(6)(h)

2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible

Inspector notes: Observed hand sink behind bar to provide hot water at a maximum of 77F. RCA: A handwashing sink shall be equipped to provide tempered water at a temperature of at least 85ºF (29.4 ºC) through a mixing valve or combination faucet.

511-6-1.06(2)(c)

14A - in-use utensils: properly stored (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed container being used as a scoop and stored inside flour bin. COS: Employee discarded of container.

511-6-1.04(4)(k)

Feb 5, 2025

Routine

1 critical violation. 1 corrected on site.

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6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures (corrected on site)

Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items (raw oysters, raw chicken) cold-holding above 41F in table-top cold-holding unit (see temperature log). Observed gator-bites and oysters cold-holding above 41F in reach-in unit next to grill. Observed raw shrimp, tilapia, and quesadilla mix cold-holding above 41F in walk-in cooler. Observed ambient temperature to be 56F (see temperature log). COS: TCS items cold-holding in table-top unit by grill were placed within past hour. PIC was instructed to place items on ice to rapidly cool before placing in different cold-holding unit. Unit will not be used for cold-holding until it is serviced. TCS items in reach-in cooler by grill had been taken in and out of cooler during service. Unit was holding an ambient temperature of 41F. PIC was instructed to place item...

511-6-1.04(6)(f)

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fiddler's Riverside last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fiddler's Riverside on file is from Apr 27, 2026. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fiddler's Riverside?

Across the inspection record, “proper cold holding temperatures” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Fiddler's Riverside.

How does Fiddler's Riverside compare to other restaurants in Savannah?

Fiddler's Riverside most recently scored 86 out of 100, which is lower than the Savannah average of 91.

Has Fiddler's Riverside's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fiddler's Riverside have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Fiddler's Riverside means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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