Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater

Last inspected:

2455 N McMullen Booth Rd Ste a, Clearwater, FL 33759
Overview

Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater averaged 7.88 violations per inspection across 25 inspections on record from 2016 to March 2026, significantly exceeding the Florida statewide average of 5.2 violations per inspection. The facility has accumulated 197 total violations with no emergency closures. High-priority violations have been recurring across the inspection history, including handwashing violations cited in at least 6 inspections, food contact surface violations in 4 inspections, and chemical storage violations in 4 inspections. Toxic substance control violations and parasite destruction violations have also appeared repeatedly. Fire safety violations were documented in 2018 for portable fire extinguishers with gauges in the red zone. The most recent inspection on March 10, 2026 resulted in 15 basic violations with a disposition of Inspection Completed - No Further Action.

Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.

25Inspections
197Violations
0Closures
2Fire

Last inspected DBPR:

Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages

This Facility 7.9 violations / inspection 7.9 violations per inspection
Pinellas County Avg 6.13 violations / inspection 6.13 county average
This Facility 0 emergency closures 0 closures
Pinellas County Avg 0.35 closures / facility 0.35 county average

Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Fire Safety & Life Safety Violations (2)

— 2 fire violations

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Call Back - Complied

Inspector Observation: - From initial inspection : Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Back kitchen by double sink - From follow-up inspection 2018-12-06: Scheduled service this week **Time Extended**
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

— Routine - Food · 45-02-4 · Warning Issued

Inspector Observation: Portable fire extinguisher gauge in red zone. For reporting purposes only. Back kitchen by double sink
Legal Basis: Reporting: (d) The division, or its agent, shall notify the local firesafety authority or the State Fire Marshal of any readily observable violation of a rule adopted under chapter 633 which relates to public lodging establishments or public food establishments, and the identification of such violation does not require any firesafety inspection certification. For reporting purposes only.

Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (25)

— 1 inspection5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 3 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V03 Employee health reporting
V06 Handwashing facilities
V13 Parasite destruction
V14 Food contact surfaces

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V09 No contamination
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V31 Clean multi-use utensils
— 2 inspections16 violations · 10 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V22 Consumer advisory
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V35 Single-use items
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections9 violations · 5 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V06 Handwashing facilities
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Warning Issued

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— 2 inspections14 violations · 9 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V10 Approved food source
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V50 Adequate lighting
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V22 Consumer advisory
— 2 inspections11 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V33 Proper cooling equipment
V41 Toilet facilities
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V13 Parasite destruction
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation
— 2 inspections19 violations · 14 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V02 Employee health policy
V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V35 Single-use items
V36 Proper ventilation
— Routine - Food· 9 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V02 Employee health policy
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V36 Proper ventilation
V38 Waste properly disposed
— 3 inspections29 violations · 18 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Call Back - Complied

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 14 violations (8 high priority)· Warning Issued

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V40 Wiping cloths usage

Basic Violations

V45 Floor maintenance
V51 Premises clean
V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 13 violations (10 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V05 Handwashing procedures
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V10 Approved food source
V12 Shell stock requirements
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V25 Allergen awareness

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 2 inspections18 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V12 Shell stock requirements
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored

Intermediate Violations

V36 Proper ventilation

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected
— Routine - Food· 12 violations (8 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V01 Management awareness
V08 Proper hand/arm washing
V14 Food contact surfaces
V16 Proper cooking temps
V21 Time as control
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities
— 3 inspections17 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 11 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority Violations

V03 Employee health reporting
V12 Shell stock requirements
V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory
V23 Chemical properly stored
V24 Toxic substance control

Intermediate Violations

V31 Clean multi-use utensils
V32 Proper sanitizing
V36 Proper ventilation
V41 Toilet facilities

Basic Violations

V51 Premises clean
— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Complied

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
— Routine - Food· 5 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Extension given, pending

High Priority Violations

V14 Food contact surfaces
V22 Consumer advisory

Intermediate Violations

V29 Proper sewage disposal
V33 Proper cooling equipment

Basic Violations

V53 Outer openings protected

Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions

When was Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater last inspected?
Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 10, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
What are the most common violations at Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater?
The most frequently cited violations at Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Chemical properly stored, Proper ventilation.
How many health inspections has Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater had?
Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater has had 25 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.9 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
What did the most recent inspection of Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater find?
Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 10, 2026 with 4 violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
Has Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater ever been shut down?
No, Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater has no emergency closures on record with Florida DBPR.
What does Florida violation V08 (Proper hand/arm washing) mean?
Violation 08 (Proper hand/arm washing) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/08.
What does Florida violation V14 (Food contact surfaces) mean?
Violation 14 (Food contact surfaces) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/14.
What does Florida violation V22 (Consumer advisory) mean?
Violation 22 (Consumer advisory) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/22.
Has Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater had any fire safety violations?
Yes, Norton's Eastside Sports Bar in Clearwater has 2 fire safety violation(s) on record from Florida state fire inspections.

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