NORMA JEAN SPORT'S BAR AND GRILL

Name: NORMA JEAN SPORT'S BAR AND GRILL
Address: 1635 US 41 BYPASS S, VENICE, FL, 34293, US
Rating: 30.7

1635 US 41 BYPASS S, VENICE, FL 34293

License #6804790

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

30.7 Grade F / 100

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Latest inspection

September 23, 2026 · 8 findings · 0 critical

Routine - Food (follow-up)

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NORMA JEAN SPORT'S BAR AND GRILL in VENICE currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 30.7 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 9 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on September 23, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 86 total violations — 10 critical, 27 major, 49 minor.

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Disposition: Call Back - Complied
[14-33-4] Observe reached in freezer at back of kitchen as rusty shelves with pitting and chipping observed.
[36-32-5] Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area and bar area with signs of water damage and in disrepair at time of inspection.
[36-17-5] Observed floor and door entrance on walk-in cooler is still in disrepair.
[36-24-5] Observed holes in wall near the floor to the right of ice machine located next to office are still present and have not been repaired.
[22-20-5] Observed ice machine in back of kitchen hallway, currently still has mold like substance on deflector plate.
[14-06-4] Observed wooden shelves in beer, walk-in cooler have not currently been sealed.
[16-46-4] Observed clean pans on shelf above three compartment sink currently still have all labels stuck to them.
[36-02-5] Observed concrete floor in hallway leading to back of kitchen next to walk-in cooler and mop sink area is no longer sealed and bear concrete exposed.

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed containers of chili, meatballs, cut and prepared chicken, and prepared meats in walking freezer and reaching cooler all Employee stated the above items had been prepare onsite more than 24 hours prior.
[10-02-4] In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Observed tongs at char grill stored hanging on edge of garage can. Operator removed tongs from use and sent to dishwasher area to be cleaned.
[11-26-1] No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Observed reach in freezer in back of kitchen area has rusty shelving that is chipped.
[14-06-4] Wood food-contact surface not properly sealed. Observed wooden shelves in walk-in beer cooler not sealed.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed hand wash sink at dishwasher area with gallon jug of soap in sink. Observed hand wash sink in prepper area across from cook line with small reaching cooler, walking access to hand sink.
[36-32-5] Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tiles in kitchen area and bar area with signs of water damage and in disrepair.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor at entrance of walk-in cooler in disrepair.
[36-02-5] Unsealed concrete floor in food preparation, food storage, warewashing area or bathroom. Observed concrete floor in hallway leading to back of kitchen next to walk-in cooler and mop sink area is no longer sealed and bear concrete exposed.
[22-20-5] Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observe ice machine in back kitchen with buildup of mold like substance on interior of machine.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed portion cups of the following items in ice spin cart at waitress station out of temperature: Sour cream 67°F, 25 portions Blue cheese dressing 68°F, 25 portions Horseradish cocktail sauce 65°F, 12 portions Ranch dressing 66°F, half gallon Thousand Island dressing 66°F, 20 portions Operator voluntarily disposed of above items. Repeat from last inspection 5-29-26
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed portion cups of the following items in ice spin cart at waitress station out of temperature: Sour cream 67°F, 25 portions Blue cheese dressing 68°F, 25 portions Horseradish cocktail sauce 65°F, 12 portions Ranch dressing 66°F, half gallon Thousand Island dressing 66°F, 20 portions Operator voluntarily disposed of above items. Repeat from last inspection 5-29-26
[12A-03-4] Employee washed hands in a sink other than an approved handwash sink. Observed cook wash hands in prep sink at food preparation area but cooks line.
[36-24-5] Hole in or other damage to wall. Observed holes in wall by ice machine next to office.
[02C-03-5] Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed packages of commercially, processed cheese and meats in walk-in cooler and reaching cooler employee stated the commercial items listed above had been opened more than 24 hours prior.
[35A-03-4] Dead roaches on premises. Observed 3 dead roaches in kitchen behind reach-in cooler and oven in food preparation area by cooks line. Observed 1 dead roaches at bar area on floor under ice bin. Observed operator sweep up dead roaches.
[36-03-4] Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing at prep area by cooks line.
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on hand wash sink between uses. Operator removed tongs from use and sent to dishwasher area to be washed.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed reaching cooler in back of kitchen, hallway, has soiled, gaskets, and bottom of cooler is soiled.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs in walk-in cooler over sliced vegetables and unwashed vegetables. Observed in reaching freezer at back of kitchen raw chicken over packages of mozzarella cheese. Operator moved items for proper storage.
[11-27-4] Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
[16-46-4] Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels stuck to pans on clean pan shelf at dishwasher area.
[10-17-4] In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[41-05-4] Pesticide/insecticide labeled for household use only present in establishment. Observed can of raid bug spray on shelf at utility area by hot water heater.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[06-09-1] 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.
[13-03-4] 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.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed missing signs at the mens bathroom and ware washing hand sinks.
[23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed rust buildup on the dry storage shelves.
[22-41-4] 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.
[01B-13-4] 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.
[03A-02-5] 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.
[53B-02-5] 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.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[13-03-4] Employees with no hair restraints while engaging in food preparation at cooks line.
[06-09-1] 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 five portions of reduce oxygen package salmon at cooks line thawed, but package was not opened. Operator cut packages open.
[12B-13-4] Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. observed open employee beverage and reach in cooler at end of cooks line. employee,remove beverage to correct issue.
[14-33-4] Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[22-16-4] Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
[14-17-4] Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
[08A-20-5] Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw beef over fish in walk-in-cooler. Operator Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed quarterly container of sour cream at wait station on ice. Employee stated it was put out at station at 11:00am the ice was only half way up container, the cold holding temperature was 67F. Operator voluntarily disposed of sour cream.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed quarterly container of sour cream at wait station on ice. Employee stated it was put out at station at 11:00am the ice was only half way up container, the cold holding temperature was 67F. Operator voluntarily disposed of sour cream.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bars with mold-like-substance.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed handwashing sink at dishwasher area blocked with dishes. Observed handwashing sink at front bar area blocked by garbage can. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at back of kitchen.
[31B-03-4] No soap provided at handwash sinks at cooks line, dishwasher area, back kitchen and bar. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[02C-02-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed cooked pasta, cooked sausage, cook, chicken, wings and potato salad all prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as pre employee statement, items were not properly date marked.
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[16-03-4] Observed: Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
[16-21-4] Observed: Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
[23-24-4] Observed: Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
[11-05-4] Observed: Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
[02C-03-5] Observed: Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed blue cheese that was commercially packaged has been open more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 1-30-23
[14-38-4] Observed: Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken at clean pan rack by dishwasher area.
[08B-38-4] Observed: Food stored on floor in Walk-in freezer. Observed employee move items off floor.
[22-02-4] Observed: Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles and holders throughout bar and wait station with mold-like substance. Observed soiled cutting boards in kitchen prep area. Repeat 1-30-23
[16-37-1] Observed: No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
[53B-13-5] Observed: 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.
[02C-02-5] Observed: Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed roast beef in Walk-in cooler prepared onsite more then 24 hours prior as per employee statement not date marked. Repeat 1-30-23
[14-17-4] Observed: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.