NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR
115 N STARCREST DR, CLEARWATER, FL 33765
License #6213122
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Excellent Health Score
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NORTON'S SOUTHSIDE SPORTS BAR in CLEARWATER currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 100 out of 100 — an A grade for consistent compliance with state food-safety standards. This restaurant has one inspection on record from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on August 17, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 13 total violations — 3 critical, 4 major, 6 minor.
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What stands out in this inspection history
The latest inspection on August 17, 2026 shows 13 observation rows: 3 critical, 4 major, and 6 minor.
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Inspection History
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- Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action
- [01B-02-5] 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
- [05-10-4] Probe thermometer not used to ensure proper food temperatures.
- [08A-05-6] 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
- [22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. - soiled soda nozzle at the bar .
- [31B-05-4] Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels. Employee changed batteries . Dispenser now working
- [32-12-6] Covered waste receptacle not provided in womens bathroom.
- [36-11-4] 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.
- [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. No proof of training for Kate hired over 60 days
- [51-11-4] Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured at the bar .
- [36-73-4] Heavily soiled floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment . -Soiled floors in bar area .
- [08B-38-4] Food ( buckets of pickles ) stored on floor in walk in cooler .
- [03D-02-5] 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
- [23-03-4] 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
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