NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR
115 N STARCREST DR, Clearwater FL 33765 · 727-441-1034
Last inspected Aug 17, 2026 · 7 visits since September 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of sour cream 45 F in cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with manager storage of containers above fill lines. Manager moved containers inside cooler Recheck 43 F.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020004741 | Jan 10, 2020 | Feb 21, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Aug 17, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 13 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority4 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 13 findingsThe state's own report →
Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Cooked pork 49:F at 1:40 pm placed in cooler midnight from steam table in deep, covered plastic pan in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen No temperatures taken today. Employee discarded food. Discussed with the cook cooling procedures and methods
Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of cheese) in all single reach in cooler. Employee rearranged food
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork 49:F at 1:40 pm placed in cooler at midnight from steam table in deep covered pan in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen No temperatures taken today. Employee discarded food
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled soda nozzle at the bar.
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Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee changed batteries. Dispenser now working
Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. No proof of training for Kate hired over 60 days
Heavily soiled floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment. -Soiled floors in bar area.
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at the bar.
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler and bar area opposite side of the wall where the kitchen hand washing sink is located.
Food ( buckets of pickles ) stored on floor in walk in cooler.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - soiled outer surface of bucket of sauerkraut in walk in cooler. Container discarded
Mar 30, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate5 Basic
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Quaternary sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Less than 150 ppm quaternary - should measure 200-400 ppm for sanitizer in use. Employee changed solution. Recheck 200 ppm quaternary
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification - Katie B. Establishment had proof of two current certified food managers
No proof provided that some food employees ( Ian, Eric, Kevin )are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels at the end of the bar. Manager fed the paper towels through the dispenser. Paper towels available for use
Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Ian hired 3 months previously
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
Floor in disrepair in the bar area under the phone
Floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris at cook line under cooking equipment, under equipment at the bar area and under shelves in walk in cooler
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavy dust accumulated on table top fan in kitchen
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit( walk in cooler ) in a customer/nonsecure area near employee restroom
Nov 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate7 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in bar area
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line area. Employee relocated open bottle of water
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys stored on shelf above the prep table and next to plates. Employee relocated items
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager and employee
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in kitchen and bar areas
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Heavy dust accumulation on table top fan at cook line area. - grease accumulation on sides of fryer and grill. Reviewed with manager.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner at room temperature. Reviewed with employee thawing methods of food. Employee turned on cold running water.
Apr 8, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of sour cream 45 F in cooler in kitchen. Reviewed with manager storage of containers above fill lines. Manager moved containers inside cooler Recheck 43 F.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in cooler at bar. Manager labeled container.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer ( quaternary ) at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. Reviewed with manager
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and bar areas. Reviewed with manager. -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen. Reviewed with manager
Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area. Reviewed with manager.
Food ( containers of margarine and oil ) stored on floor.in storage area near restrooms. Reviewed with manager.
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit ( walk in cooler and freezers ) in a customer/nonsecure area near men's restroom. Reviewed with manager.
Nov 25, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate7 Basic
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Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Behind equipment at bar
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun holsters soiled at bar
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Over kitchen
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind coolers at bar
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled Accumulation of grease on equipment on cook line
Open dumpster lid. Shared dumpster with other businesses
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer cooler behind bar
Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit in a customer/nonsecure area. Walk in cooler and reach in freezers next to men's restroom not secured when not in use
Feb 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat items in stand up cooler. Item moved.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Item moved.
Sep 18, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
Reach-in cooler / freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue
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.