Nortons Bar & Grill

1824 Main St, Dunedin, FL 34698 · Permanent Food Service · License 6214146

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Grade F
Safety score 59 of 100
Latest visit: Jul 10, 2026

What drove the grade

Live, small flying insects foundHigh priority · fixed by the Jul 10 follow-up · 22 other violations

How the score was calculated

  • Starting score100
  • Violations at the Jul 9 routine inspection
    5 high priority (3 fixed by the Jul 10 follow-up, 2 fixed on the spot), 1 intermediate (fixed on the spot), 17 basic (2 repeats); basic violations cost 12 at most
    -29
  • Administrative complaint on Jul 9, since fixed
    Reduced from 20 because a follow-up found the problems fixed
    -12
  • Safety score59

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Inspection history

1 inspection · 2 visits

Routine inspection

23 violations found · Inspector came back once
  1. Follow-up visitJul 10, 2026 Fixed at follow-up

    The inspector came back and found the problems fixed.

    10 earlier violations still noted, but not enough to need another visit:

    • 1 Intermediate
    • 9 Basic
    What was still cited

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      More time given

    Basic9

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      More time given

      Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      More time given

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      More time given

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      More time given

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      More time given

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

      More time given

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.

      More time given

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      More time given

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      More time given

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website
  2. First visitJul 9, 2026 Administrative complaint

    Serious or repeated problems led the inspector to recommend formal action by the state, which can include fines.

    23 violations found:

    • 5 High priority
    • 1 Intermediate
    • 17 Basic
    What the inspector cited

    High priority5

    • Code 01, Approved source; food safe and unadulterated: Dented/rusted cans present.

      See stop sale. 14lb can of tuna, 1 6lb can of pineapple chunks, 2 1lb cans of red peppers, 1 3lb can of olives, and 3 6lb cans of black beans.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food.

      Raw beef stored in same container as ajous and cooked chicken in walk in cooler. Operator moved items

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Live, small flying insects found

      1 fly in men's rest room, 12 flies by ice machine in dry storage near mop sink and liquor storage.

      Administrative complaint

      Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found.

      10 rodent droppings in ac room across from storage closet. Away from food preparation and storage areas.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Container of medicine improperly stored.

      Loose pills stored on bar counter top. Operator disposed of medication.

      Fixed on the spot

    Intermediate1

    • Code 31, Handwash sinks and supplies: Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.

      Handwash sink used to store dirty dishes in kitchen. Operator moved items from sink.

      Fixed on the spot

    Basic17

    • Code 02, Labeling, date marking and consumer advisory: Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name.

      Squeeze bottles of oil and water not labeled.

    • Code 08, Food protection and cross-contamination: Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated.

      14lb can of tuna, 1 6lb can of pineapple chunks, 2 1lb cans of red peppers, 1 3lb can of olives, and 3 6lb cans of black beans stored next to undamaged product in dry storage.

    • Code 10, In-use utensils properly stored: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment.

      Knives stored in between prep table and reach in cooler. Operator moved knives.

      Fixed on the spot

      In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

      Tongs on handle of push cart open cook line. Operator moved tongs.

      Fixed on the spot

    • Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

      Cutting boards grooved on cook line.

      Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.

      Shelves of walk in cooler rusted,

      Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.

      Ice buildup on walk in coolers soiled door. Ice buildup in interior of reach in freezer near dry storage.

    • Code 16, Dishwashing facilities and test kits: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.

      Old labels on containers in ware washing area.

    • Code 22, Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized: Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.

      Interior of microwave and oven on cook line soiled with debris.

      Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.

      Interior of ice machine has accumulation of black mold like substance

    • Code 24, Clean equipment storage and air drying: Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

      Wet nesting containers in ware washing area.

    • Code 29, Plumbing and backflow prevention: Waste line missing at soda gun holster.

      Soda gun holsters in bar do not have drain lines.

    • Code 35, Insects, rodents, pests and animals: Dead roaches on premises.

      3 dead roaches in storage closet across from ac closet. away from food preparation and storage areas.

      Administrative complaint

    • Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Hole in or other damage to wall.

      Hole in wall of ac room, wall peeling in kitchen.

      Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance.

      Repeat violation

      Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.

      Ceiling tile in dry food storage areas acoustic tiles. Not smooth and easily cleanable.

      Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris.

      Floor throughout kitchen and dry storage areas soiled with debris,

      Repeat violation

    Official report, on the Florida DBPR website

Reading this report

Priority levels

  • High priority The problems most likely to make someone sick directly.
  • Intermediate Could lead to a high-priority problem if not fixed.
  • Basic Best practices and general upkeep.

Terms in the inspectors’ reports

Ready-to-eat food
Food eaten without further cooking, such as salads, sandwiches, deli meats and cooked dishes.
Stop sale
An order that the food can’t be sold or served.
Wet nesting
Stacking dishes or containers before they have dried, which traps moisture where germs can grow.

Most cited

Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation7
Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained5
Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized3
Insects, rodents, pests and animals3
Food protection and cross-contamination2
In-use utensils properly stored2
Dishwashing facilities and test kits2
Clean equipment storage and air drying2