SIDEBAR TAVERN
203 COURTHOUSE SQ, Inverness FL 34450 · 352.419.7909
Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ricotta cheese dated 3/2 see stop sale
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ricotta cheese
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink in kitchen area
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Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear squeeze bottle at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stated it contained bleach.
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Chicken thawing in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator removed chicken.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator filled dispenser.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Chicken thawing in hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator moved to cooler.
Unnecessary items equipment on the premises. Gas grill outside back door of kitchen. Operator was not using grill at the time of the inspection.
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Standing water in bottom of keg coolers in bar area.
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Reach in cooler by hand washing sink and microwave wave ambient air temperature 48 f Chicken 45 f cheese 48 f sourkauk 48 f cheese mozzarella 45 f discussed with operator to move items to the other cooler that was running below 43 f employee moved cheese to different cooler
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooked chicken in sink. Employee removed
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink. Employee fixed the dispenser
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table.
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken In hand washing sink.
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
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Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. meatballs (46F - Cold Holding; buttermilk (46F - Cold Holding) ambient temperature of cooler 48F. Operator moved all food items to a different cooler.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
Use of cooking equipment producing grease laden vapors/smoke with no hood suppression system installed. Notified Fire AHJ. For reporting purposes only. Operator is using flat top griddle in kitchen area without hood system
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.
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Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Emailed to operator
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.
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. Emailed to operator
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Tank in liquor storage room
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
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