NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR
115 N STARCREST DR · CLEARWATER · Pinellas County · FL 33765
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Violation Summary
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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
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1 observation(s)
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1 observation(s)
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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.