Norton's Southside Sports Bar
Last inspected: Mar 30, 2026
45
Score
Across the available record, Norton's Southside Sports Bar has eight inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 30, 2026. High risk usually means inspectors flagged either critical violations or a stack of smaller ones.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around eight violations per visit lately, up from roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris at cook line” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
Compared to other Clearwater restaurants (averaging 79), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
8
Inspections
1
Critical latest
4
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 30, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
22-42-4
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification - Katie B. Establishment had proof of two current certified food managers
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
31B-05-4
Intermediate - 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
53B-13-5
Basic - 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
36-73-4
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom.
32-12-6
Basic - Floor in disrepair in the bar area under the phone
36-17-5
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit( walk in cooler ) in a customer/nonsecure area near employee restroom
08B-63-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. - heavy dust accumulated on table top fan in kitchen
23-03-4
45
Nov 20, 2025
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
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Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in bar area
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils at cook line area. Employee relocated open bottle of water **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Wallet and keys stored on shelf above the prep table and next to plates. Employee relocated items **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Reviewed with manager and employee
13-04-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris under cooking equipment in kitchen and bar areas **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Heavy dust accumulation on table top fan at cook line area. - grease accumulation on sides of fryer and grill . Reviewed with manager .
23-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner at room temperature . Reviewed with employee thawing methods of food . Employee turned on cold running water . **Corrective Action Taken**
06-01-5
70
Apr 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. - individual containers of sour cream 45 F in cooler in kitchen . Reviewed with manager storage of containers above fill lines . Manager moved containers inside cooler Recheck 43 F . **Corrected On-Site**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Half and half in cooler at bar . Manager labeled container . **Corrected On-Site**
02C-03-5
Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer ( quaternary ) at three-compartment sink and wiping cloths. Reviewed with manager
16-37-1
Basic - Covered waste receptacle not provided in women's bathroom. Reviewed with manager
32-12-5
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in bar area. Reviewed with manager .
36-17-5
Basic - Food ( containers of margarine and oil ) stored on floor.in storage area near restrooms . Reviewed with manager .
08B-38-4
Basic - Unpackaged food in an unprotected holding unit ( walk in cooler and freezers ) in a customer/nonsecure area near men's restroom . Reviewed with manager . **Repeat Violation**
08B-63-4
Basic - -Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris in kitchen and bar areas . Reviewed with manager . -Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust in kitchen . Reviewed with manager **Repeat Violation**
36-73-4
55
Nov 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
55
Feb 12, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs over ready to eat items in stand up cooler. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. **Repeat Violation**
22-08-4
Basic - Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Item moved. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-13-4
78
Sep 18, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Intermediate - No proof provided that some food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses.
11-26-1
Basic - Interior of microwave has accumulation of food debris.
22-08-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler / freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residue
22-16-4
82
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
82
Oct 4, 2022
Routine - Food
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Personal Cleanliness
FL-40
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Norton's Southside Sports Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Norton's Southside Sports Bar on file is from Mar 30, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Norton's Southside Sports Bar?
Across the inspection record, “floor soiled/has heavy accumulation of debris at cook line” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Norton's Southside Sports Bar.
How does Norton's Southside Sports Bar compare to other restaurants in Clearwater?
Norton's Southside Sports Bar most recently scored 45 out of 100, which is lower than the Clearwater average of 79.
Has Norton's Southside Sports Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Norton's Southside Sports Bar have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Norton's Southside Sports Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Norton's Southside Sports Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Norton's Southside Sports Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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