NORTONS BAR & GRILL
1824 MAIN ST, Dunedin FL 34698 · 7342053
Last inspected Jul 10, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
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DEC 25
MAR 26
JUL 26
▲ GETTING WORSE
5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in men's rest room, 12 flies by ice machine in dry storage near mop sink and liquor storage.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 10, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate9 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 10 findingsThe state's own report →
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store dirty dishes in kitchen. Operator moved items from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile in dry food storage areas acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of ac room, wall peeling in kitchen.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun holsters in bar do not have drain lines.
Jul 9, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority1 Intermediate17 Basic
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Container of medicine improperly stored. Loose pills stored on bar counter top. Operator disposed of medication.
Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 14lb can of tuna, 1 6lb can of pineapple chunks, 2 1lb cans of red peppers, 1 3lb can of olives, and 3 6lb cans of black beans.
Live, small flying insects found 1 fly in men's rest room, 12 flies by ice machine in dry storage near mop sink and liquor storage.
Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Raw beef stored in same container as ajous and cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved items
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 10 rodent droppings in ac room across from storage closet. Away from food preparation and storage areas.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Handwash sink used to store dirty dishes in kitchen. Operator moved items from sink.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tile in dry food storage areas acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards grooved on cook line.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 14lb can of tuna, 1 6lb can of pineapple chunks, 2 1lb cans of red peppers, 1 3lb can of olives, and 3 6lb cans of black beans stored next to undamaged product in dry storage.
Dead roaches on premises. 3 dead roaches in storage closet across from ac closet. away from food preparation and storage areas.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor throughout kitchen and dry storage areas soiled with debris,
Hole in or other damage to wall. Hole in wall of ac room, wall peeling in kitchen.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Ice buildup on walk in coolers soiled door. Ice buildup in interior of reach in freezer near dry storage.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Knives stored in between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator moved knives.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on handle of push cart open cook line. Operator moved tongs.
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of microwave and oven on cook line soiled with debris.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old labels on containers in ware washing area.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Soda gun holsters in bar do not have drain lines.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled.
Mar 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Moved Mr. Clean bottle.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around corners.
Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cooks line.
Dec 19, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6 Lb. 6 Oz. dented can of Fire Roasted salsa.
Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Handing from tubing behind bar area next to ice well and soda gun nozzle across from front door entrance.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary and chlorine test kit observed.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of light yellow liquid substance stored on chemical rack across from mop sink. Operator labeled as degreaser.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked plastic cups next to beer pitchers in bar.
May 9, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bagged spinach and containers of Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package before thawed. Package instructs to do so.
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. For one employee Taurus who was recently employee. Emailed operator reporting agreement.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Grouper fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Label states to remove before thawed. Discussed with employee. See stop sale.
Aug 8, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line- Employee beverage on wire rack next to single service items and above clean utensil. Operator moved beverage.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underand behind equipment
Food stored on floor. Walk in Freezer onion Rings, waffle fries Dry storage- lack beans, hot sauce and fryer oil
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling food removed from its original container.
Feb 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chili. Operator rearranged the cooler to gain compliance.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to single service items. Spray bottle was moved to chemical rack
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored in hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed sponge.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at rear of the kitchen, juice case stored on the floor at entrance to kitchen. Multiple cases of food stored on the floor of walk in freezer.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from their original container not labeled with common name. Oil/ water
Sep 6, 2023Inspection 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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Container of medicine improperly stored. Tums stored on upper shelf of cook line. Cook removed Tums from cook line
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw eggs stored over ready to eat food in walk in cooler. Operator moved eggs to bottom shelf
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Silicone cleaner stored over food on wire rack near office space.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Soiled utensils stored in 2 hand wash sinks near cook line. Operator moved soiled utensils to the 3 compartment sink.
Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer- food stored in plastic bags under bottom shelf
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing food removed from its original container not labeled with common name.
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