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
13 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.
High Priority 3
03D-02-5High Priority – Cooked/heated time/temperature control for safety food not cooled from 135 degrees Fahrenheit to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 6 hours. -Cooked pork 49:F at 1:40 pm placed in cooler midnight from steam table in deep, covered plastic pan in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen No temperatures taken today. Employee discarded food. Discussed with the cook cooling procedures and methods **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6High Priority – Raw animal food ( raw shell eggs) stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food ( container of cheese) in all single reach in cooler . Employee rearranged food **Corrected On-Site**
01B-02-5High Priority – Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. -Cooked pork 49:F at 1:40 pm placed in cooler at midnight from steam table in deep covered pan in reach in cooler opposite triple sink in kitchen No temperatures taken today. Employee discarded food **Corrective Action Taken**
Intermediate 4
22-02-4Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. – soiled soda nozzle at the bar .
31B-05-4Intermediate – Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee changed batteries . Dispenser now working **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
05-10-4Intermediate – Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
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. No proof of training for Kate hired over 60 days
Basic 6
36-73-4Basic – -Heavily soiled floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment . -Soiled floors in bar area . **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at the bar . **Corrected On-Site**
32-12-6Basic – Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
36-11-4Basic – Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler and bar area opposite side of the wall where the kitchen hand washing sink is located.
08B-38-4Basic – Food ( buckets of pickles ) stored on floor in walk in cooler .
23-03-4Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. – soiled outer surface of bucket of sauerkraut in walk in cooler . Container discarded **Corrected On-Site**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 18, 2026 2:18 PM.
Violation category totals
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.