NORTON'S RIVERSIDE SPORTS BAR & GRILL
16 NE 5 ST STE A, Crystal River FL 34429 · 352 794 6105
Last inspected Apr 22, 2026 · 9 visits since July 2023
MAY 24
NOV 24
JUN 25
DEC 25
APR 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 17 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flys by trash can in bar area 1 live fly under bar
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2022005900 | Dec 22, 2021 | Feb 24, 2022 | $160 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Apr 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat bacon bits in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly.
Handwash sink not accesible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the right of the mop sink blocked by a trash can. Employee moved.
Dec 16, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate0 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of dairy in outdoor bar with no date marked after opening. Employee could not identify date. Issued stop sale.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of dairy in outdoor bar with no date marked after opening. Employee could not identify date. Issued stop sale.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by a bowl in the sink. Employee removed.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to the right of the mop sink in the kitchen. Operator corrected.
Jun 2, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. New food employee hired two weeks, no proof of employee reporting agreement. Operator printed and signed with employee.
Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen.
Ice buildup in Turbo Air reach-in freezer in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill at cookline in kitchen.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of ground beef thawing at room temperature at the food prep sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler.
Dec 6, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 26, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flys by trash can in bar area 1 live fly under bar
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves.
Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food in cook line area
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area with no hair restraint or beard guard
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food trays in bar area
Jun 4, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 30, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed cut limes with bare hands and placed on drinks to serve to customers
Mar 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shrimp and bacon in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved
Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in tiki bar area has cup stored in it
Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not segregated from items for sale in Walk-in-Cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters at bar soiled
Reach-in beer/keg cooler, double door stainless coolers with point of sale system in bar area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jul 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
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Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under prep table in cook line area
Floor soiled under bar.
Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator made fresh bucket 50ppm
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.