THE SIDEBAR TAVERN

Name: THE SIDEBAR TAVERN
Address: 203 COURTHOUSE SQ, INVERNESS, FL, 34450, US
Rating: 83.4

203 COURTHOUSE SQ, INVERNESS, FL 34450

License #1901457

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83.4 Grade C / 100

Mixed Health Record

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THE SIDEBAR TAVERN in INVERNESS currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 83.4 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 24, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 8 total violations — 3 critical, 3 major, 2 minor.

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The latest inspection on March 24, 2026 included 3 critical violations, 2 major, and 0 minor.

Inspection data quality

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DBPR

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Inspection timeline

Inspection History

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Inspection Completed - No Further Action
[50-17-3] Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26
[02C-01-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Ricotta cheese dated 3/2 see stop sale
[41-17-4] Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Clear squeeze bottle at hand wash sink in kitchen. Operator stated it contained bleach.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Dishes in hand wash sink in kitchen area
[01B-24-5] Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. Ricotta cheese

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