NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR
115 N STARCREST DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33765
License #6213122
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Mixed Health Record
How is this score calculated? →NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 79.1 out of 100 — a C grade — a noticeable pattern of violations across recent inspections. This restaurant has 2 inspections on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on March 30, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 17 total violations — 1 critical, 4 major, 12 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on March 30, 2026 shows 10 observation rows: 1 critical, 4 major, and 5 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [11-26-1] 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.
- [23-03-4] Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavy dust accumulated on table top fan in kitchen
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- [36-17-5] Floor in disrepair in the bar area under the phone
- [08B-63-4] Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit( walk in cooler ) in a customer/nonsecure area near employee restroom
- [53B-13-5] 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
- [36-73-4] 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
- [22-42-4] 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
- [31B-05-4] 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
- [53A-01-7] Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification - Katie B. Establishment had proof of two current certified food managers
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