Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater
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115 N Starcrest Dr, Clearwater, FL 33765Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater has been inspected 26 times since 2016, accumulating 204 violations—averaging 7.8 per inspection, significantly higher than Florida's statewide average of 5.2. The facility experienced one emergency closure on January 10, 2020 for roach activity and received one formal disciplinary action totaling $400 in fines. High-priority violations have been persistent across the inspection record, with proper hand and arm washing cited repeatedly (appearing in at least 5 of the most recent 8 inspections), along with recurring chemical storage violations, employee health policy violations, and consumer advisory deficiencies. The most recent inspection on March 30, 2026 documented 16 violations including 5 high-priority findings (proper hand and arm washing, chemical storage, consumer advisory, food condition, and consumer advisory) and was closed with no further action required.
Most recent closure: January 10, 2020 for roach activity.
Summary generated from Florida DBPR public inspection records.
Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Comparison to Pinellas County Averages
Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Emergency Closure History (1)
Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Fines & Disciplinary Actions (1)
Total fines on record: $400.00
| Action Date | Case Number | Fine | Violation Date | Enforcement Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2020004741 | $400.00 | Jan 10, 2020 | Miami (Doral) |
Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Full Inspection History — DBPR (26)
— 1 inspection8 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections11 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 8 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 2 inspections5 violations · 4 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections12 violations · 8 high priority
— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 6 violations (4 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 0 violations · Inspection Completed - No Further Action
No violations recorded for this inspection.
— 1 inspection3 violations · 3 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (3 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 6 inspections25 violations · 12 high priority
— Routine - Food· 3 violations (2 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (3 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— Routine - Food· 1 violations · Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended
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— Routine - Food· 2 violations · Emergency Order Callback Time Extension
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Emergency order recommended
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— 2 inspections12 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 8 violations (5 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections17 violations · 11 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (6 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 7 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— 3 inspections30 violations · 19 high priority
— Routine - Food· 10 violations (5 high priority)· Inspection Completed - No Further Action
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— Routine - Food· 4 violations (2 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
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— Routine - Food· 16 violations (12 high priority)· Warning Issued
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— 2 inspections9 violations · 7 high priority
— Routine - Food· 2 violations (1 high priority)· Call Back - Complied
— Routine - Food· 7 violations (6 high priority)· Warning Issued
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Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater: Frequently Asked Questions
- When was Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater last inspected?
- Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater was last inspected by Florida DBPR on March 30, 2026. The result was: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- When was Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater last shut down?
- Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater was last shut down on January 10, 2020 for roach activity. This data reflects state records at time of publication. The facility may have since resolved these issues.
- What are the most common violations at Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater?
- The most frequently cited violations at Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater are: Consumer advisory, Proper hand/arm washing, Proper ventilation.
- How many health inspections has Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater had?
- Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater has had 26 inspections on record with Florida DBPR, averaging 7.8 violations per inspection, above the statewide average of 5.2.
- What did the most recent inspection of Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater find?
- Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater was most recently inspected on March 30, 2026 with 10 violation(s), including 1 high-priority violation(s). Disposition: Inspection Completed - No Further Action.
- Has Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater ever been shut down?
- Yes, Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater has been emergency-closed 1 time by Florida DBPR inspectors.
- 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 V11 (Food in good condition) mean?
- Violation 11 (Food in good condition) is classified as a high priority violation under Florida DBPR food safety regulations. See the full explanation at floridafoodsafety.org/violation/11.
- 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 Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater faced any disciplinary actions?
- Yes, Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater has 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR totaling $400.00 in fines.
- How much has Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater been fined?
- Norton's Southside Sports Bar in Clearwater has been fined a total of $400.00 across 1 disciplinary action(s) on record with Florida DBPR.
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Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation (DBPR) and the Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (FDACS).
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Disclaimer: All data reflects official state records at time of publication. Facilities may have since corrected cited violations, resolved enforcement actions, or changed ownership.
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