NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR
115 N STARCREST DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
Inspection Summary
Emergency Closure 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 5
03A-02-4High Priority – Potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In vertical cooler on cook line- hot dogs 48°, wings 46°, beef patties 46°, Italian sausage 49°, see stop sale **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
08A-05-4High Priority – Raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. In vertical cooler on cook line- raw bacon over cheese and tortillas **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
35A-05-4High Priority – Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. 4 live roaches on floor in bar in front of ice bin, 3 lives roaches in wall under 3 compartment sink in bar, 1 live roach on soda box in bar, 1 live roach in cabinet with napkins in bar, 1 in each of 2 wheels of cooler in bar, 5 in wall behind 3 compartment sink in kitchen. **Warning**
01B-03-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued due to adulteration of food product. Ice in bin in bar touching hose covered with black/gray mold like substance, operator melted all ice, and cleaned hose **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
01B-02-4High Priority – Stop Sale issued on potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food due to temperature abuse. hot dogs 48°, Italian sausage 49°, see stop sale **Warning**
Intermediate 4
02C-03-4Intermediate – Commercially processed ready-to-eat, potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half opened 2 days ago, operator wrote date on carton **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31A-03-4Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use due to items stored in the sink. Bucket **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
53B-01-5Intermediate – 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. **Warning**
16-34-4Intermediate – No quaternary ammonium chemical test kit provided when using quaternary ammonium chemical sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine. **Warning**
Basic 4
08B-19-4Basic – Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment. See stop sale. Ice in bin in bar touching hose covered with black mold like substance, operator melted all ice . **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
25-27-4Basic – Straws provided for customer self-service not individually wrapped or in an approved dispenser. Straws in dispenser at bar, not wrapped in reach of customers **Warning**
29-15-4Basic – Waste line passing through ice machine or ice bin. Waste line from soda gun draining into drink ice. Operator melted all ice, moved waste line out of bin. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
29-11-4Basic – Water leaking from pipe and/or faucet/handle. At 3 compartment sink **Warning**
Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 11, 2026 1:15 AM.
Violation category totals
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
1 observation(s)
2 observation(s)
1 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.