Nortons Bar & Grill
Last inspected: Mar 25, 2026
61
Score
Nortons Bar & Grill appears in inspection records eight times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 25, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
By comparison, the average Dunedin facility scores 73, putting Nortons Bar & Grill on the weaker side. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 25, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Moved Mr. Clean bottle. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat test kit **Repeat Violation**
16-37-1
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Around corners .
36-73-4
Basic - Light shield damaged/in disrepair. Cooks line.
38-01-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Kitchen.
36-34-5
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
24-05-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. **Corrected On-Site**
13-03-4
61
Dec 19, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
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High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2- 6 Lb. 6 Oz. dented can of Fire Roasted salsa.
01B-01-4
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Handing from tubing behind bar area next to ice well and soda gun nozzle across from front door entrance.
41-24-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun nozzles in bar soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quaternary and chlorine test kit observed.
16-37-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Of light yellow liquid substance stored on chemical rack across from mop sink. Operator labeled as degreaser. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Interior of ice machine soiled with black mold like substance. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Grooved cutting boards on reach in deli coolers on cook line.
14-09-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked plastic cups next to beer pitchers in bar.
24-08-4
47
May 9, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over bagged spinach and containers of Parmesan cheese in walk in cooler. Operator corrected. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Grouper in reduced oxygen packaging not removed from package before thawed. Package instructs to do so.
01B-13-4
Intermediate - 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. For one employee Taurus who was recently employee. Emailed operator reporting agreement.
11-26-1
Basic - 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. Grouper fully thawed in reduced oxygen packaging. Label states to remove before thawed. Discussed with employee. See stop sale.
06-09-1
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Drop plate in ice machine
22-20-5
61
Aug 8, 2024
Routine - Food
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Cook line- Employee beverage on wire rack next to single service items and above clean utensil. Operator moved beverage. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Underand behind equipment
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. Walk in Freezer onion Rings, waffle fries Dry storage- lack beans, hot sauce and fryer oil **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line holding food removed from its original container not labeled with common name. Discussed the importance of labeling food removed from its original container. **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
78
Feb 23, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler, raw chicken stored over cooked chili. Operator rearranged the cooler to gain compliance. **Repeat Violation**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Spray bottle of chemical stored on prep table next to single service items. Spray bottle was moved to chemical rack **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-10-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Sponge stored in hand wash sink near cook line. Operator removed sponge. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Fryer oil stored on the floor at rear of the kitchen, juice case stored on the floor at entrance to kitchen. Multiple cases of food stored on the floor of walk in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles containing foods removed from their original container not labeled with common name. Oil/ water **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
58
Sep 6, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
50
Feb 28, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Container of medicine improperly stored. Tums on shelf with food and clean singleservice containers. Operator moved tums to area of first aide kit **Corrected On-Site**
41-07-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 57F cold hold, lettuce in food bag placed in well of prep table.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - 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. Hand out provided via email.
11-27-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Large amount of food in hand wash sink. Discussed the importance of using hand wash sink for washing hands only. **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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. Employee agreement provided via email.
11-26-1
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Drink no lid no straw on clean prep table. Operator removed drink **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Cell phone stored on prep table used for bar supplies. Operator moved cell phone **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on cook line not labeled. Discussed with operator the importance of labeling all food removed from its original container with its common name **Repeat Violation**
02D-01-5
47
Oct 11, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
No Bare Hand Contact with Ready-to-Eat Food
FL-09
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Nortons Bar & Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Nortons Bar & Grill on file is from Mar 25, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Nortons Bar & Grill?
Across the inspection record, “accumulation of black/green mold-like substance” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Nortons Bar & Grill.
How does Nortons Bar & Grill compare to other restaurants in Dunedin?
Nortons Bar & Grill most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Dunedin average of 73.
Has Nortons Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Nortons Bar & Grill have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Nortons Bar & Grill means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Nortons Bar & Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Nortons Bar & Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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