NORMA JEAN SPORT'S BAR AND GRILL
1635 US 41 BYPASS S · VENICE · Sarasota County · FL 34293
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
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All DBPR Inspector Observations
8 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
22-41-4High Priority – Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed their dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed operator to call their service provider and fill up their triple sink. **Warning**
01B-13-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Observed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed from its packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the fish. **Warning**
03A-02-5High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the left side standing cooler: Chicken (46F – Cold Holding); Chopped tomatoes (45F – Cold Holding) Operator stated the product had been there for 2hrs. Operator iced everything in the fridge. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
Intermediate 1
53B-02-5Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed Sergio G and Dillon W, along with 5 other employees that should have their approved employee training for working for over 60 days but the operator cannot provide proof. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
Basic 4
06-09-1Basic – 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. Observed reduced oxygen packed fish not removed from its packaging before thawing. Operator willingly disposed of the fish. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
13-03-4Basic – Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed two cooks on the line working without hair restraints. Operator had them put on hats. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
31B-04-4Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs at the men's bathroom and ware washing hand sinks. **Warning**
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup on the dry storage shelves. **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 10:57 PM.
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Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.