NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR
115 N STARCREST DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Violation Summary
Counts reported for this inspection visit.
All DBPR Inspector Observations
10 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 1
22-42-4High Priority – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
Intermediate 4
53A-01-7Intermediate – Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification – Katie B. Establishment had proof of two current certified food managers
11-26-1Intermediate – 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.
31B-05-4Intermediate – 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 **Corrected On-Site**
53B-13-5Intermediate – 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
Basic 5
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
36-17-5Basic – Floor in disrepair in the bar area under the phone
36-73-4Basic – 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
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – heavy dust accumulated on table top fan in kitchen
08B-63-4Basic – Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit( walk in cooler ) in a customer/nonsecure area near employee restroom
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 8:53 AM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.