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SIDEBAR TAVERN

203 COURTHOUSE SQ, Inverness FL 34450 · 352.419.7909

Last inspected Mar 24, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats49
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA1901457
Grade history
MAR 24
AUG 24
JUN 25
OCT 25
MAR 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
High priority/50-17-3
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Mar 24, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority2 Intermediate0 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
High priority/50-17-3
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
High priority/02C-01-5
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ricotta cheese
High priority/01B-24-5
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink in kitchen area
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Repeat Violation
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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.
Intermediate/41-17-4
The state's own report →
Oct 29, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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.
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Hand wash sink in cook line area. Operator filled dispenser.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
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.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Unnecessary items equipment on the premises. Gas grill outside back door of kitchen. Operator was not using grill at the time of the inspection.
Basic/33-31-5
Jun 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Standing water in bottom of keg coolers in bar area.
Basic/29-49-6
Aug 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 28, 2024Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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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
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken/Repeat Violation/Warning
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cooked chicken in sink. Employee removed
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. By three compartment sink. Employee fixed the dispenser
Intermediate/31B-05-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Keys on prep table.
Basic/40-06-5/Warning
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Frozen chicken In hand washing sink.
Basic/06-01-5/Warning
Mar 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
High priority/03A-02-5/Corrective Action Taken
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips
Intermediate/16-37-1
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
/45-04-4
Nov 15, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Emailed form to operator Time Extended
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning/Return visit Nov 15, 2023 · Time Extended
Sep 14, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 5 recorded.

0 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
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
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Tank in liquor storage room
Basic/51-11-4/Warning
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4/Warning

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.