Crystal River, Citrus County

NORTON'S RIVERSIDE SPORTS BAR & GRILL

16 NE 5 ST STE A, Crystal River, FL 34429

FoodSeating
Latest violations
2
1 High Priority
Apr 22, 2026
City
Crystal River
County
Citrus
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
14

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Apr 22, 2026

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Total: 2

08A-05-6

Detail 24532460

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw fish stored over ready-to-eat bacon bits in walk-in cooler. Operator moved and stored correctly. Corrected On-Site

31A-09-4

Detail 24532461

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accesible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink to the right of the mop sink blocked by a trash can. Employee moved. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Dec 16, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 3Total: 4

01B-17-5

Detail 24254719

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food required to be date marked is not date marked and time of opening/preparation cannot be determined. Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Carton of dairy in outdoor bar with no date marked after opening. Employee could not identify date. Issued stop sale.

02C-03-5

Detail 24254717

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. Carton of dairy in outdoor bar with no date marked after opening. Employee could not identify date. Issued stop sale.

31A-09-4

Detail 24254718

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times blocked by a bowl in the sink. Employee removed. Corrected On-Site

31B-05-4

Detail 24254716

Intermediate - Paper towel dispenser at handwash sink not working/unable to dispense paper towels to the right of the mop sink in the kitchen. Operator corrected. Corrected On-Site

Jun 2, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 23802305

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. New food employee hired two weeks, no proof of employee reporting agreement. Operator printed and signed with employee. Corrected On-Site Warning

36-34-5

Detail 23802304

Basic - Ceiling tiles and vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance in kitchen. Warning

14-69-4

Detail 23802302

Basic - Ice buildup in Turbo Air reach-in freezer in kitchen. Warning

23-03-4

Detail 23802303

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. 1. Hood filters above grill at cookline in kitchen. Warning

06-01-5

Detail 23802301

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed container of ground beef thawing at room temperature at the food prep sink. Operator moved to walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site Warning

Dec 6, 2024

Routine - Food

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

Nov 26, 2024

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 2Basic: 3Total: 5

35A-02-6

Detail 23385263

High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. 4 live flys by trash can in bar area 1 live fly under bar Warning

08A-20-5

Detail 23385264

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef stored over raw fish in walk in cooler. Operator corrected shelves. Corrected On-Site Warning

13-07-4

Detail 23385265

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing watch while preparing food in cook line area Warning

13-03-4

Detail 23385266

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee in cook line area with no hair restraint or beard guard Warning

25-06-4

Detail 23385262

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Food trays in bar area Warning

Jun 4, 2024

Complaint Partial

Call Back - Complied

No violations recorded for this inspection.

May 30, 2024

Complaint Partial

Warning Issued

High Priority: 1Total: 1

09-01-4

Detail 22901840

High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Employee grabbed cut limes with bare hands and placed on drinks to serve to customers

Mar 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 7

50-17-3

Detail 22690872

High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.

08A-20-5

Detail 22690867

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw ground beef over raw shrimp and bacon in Walk-in-Cooler. Operator moved Corrected On-Site

12A-02-4

Detail 22690870

High Priority - Server handled soiled dishes or utensils and then picked up plated food, served food, or prepared a beverage without washing hands. Discussed proper hand washing with operator

31A-11-4

Detail 22690868

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand sink in tiki bar area has cup stored in it

08B-49-4

Detail 22690869

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Personal food not segregated from items for sale in Walk-in-Cooler

23-03-4

Detail 22690871

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Soda gun holsters at bar soiled

22-16-4

Detail 22690866

Basic - Reach-in beer/keg cooler, double door stainless coolers with point of sale system in bar area interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.

Jul 12, 2023

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

14-45-4

Detail 22116925

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Shelf under prep table in cook line area Repeat Violation

36-73-4

Detail 22116924

Basic - Floor soiled under bar. Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 22116926

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Repeat Violation

21-07-4

Detail 22116923

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. 0ppm, operator made fresh bucket 50ppm Corrected On-Site

Apr 28, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 2Basic: 8Total: 10

11-27-4

Detail 21963985

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104. Operator printed and hung during inspection. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 21963992

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. Provided operator with DBPR HR Forms 5030-103 and 5030-104. Operator printed and had signed during inspection. Corrected On-Site

22-20-5

Detail 21963989

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

14-45-4

Detail 21963986

Basic - Cardboard used to line nonfood-contact shelves. Cardboard and foil on prep table shelf near large prep sink, soiled and worn.

40-06-5

Detail 21963990

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee cell phones and charging dock stored on top of reach in cooler. Operator moved to proper location. Corrected On-Site

13-03-4

Detail 21963988

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee cooking on line with no hair restraint. Employee put hat on. Corrected On-Site

36-73-4

Detail 21963993

Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Grease and debris build up behind equipment on cooks line. -under ice wells and three compartment sink in bar area -behind bag in the box station behind bar -wall near dry storage rack in kitchen.

33-16-4

Detail 21963994

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

14-17-4

Detail 21963991

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Multiple racks in walk in cooler.

42-01-4

Detail 21963987

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mops stored head down in mop sink. Operator moved to proper drying location. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Aug 15, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 6

11-07-5

Detail 21275998

Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Inspector emailed big 6 poster in front of the manager. Corrected On-Site

12B-02-4

Detail 21275996

Basic - Employee in a food preparation or other restricted area. Dunkin' Donuts coffee. Operator removed coffee from dry food storages. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 21275999

Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil delivered 8-12-22 stored on floor in kitchen operator moved oil from floor to shelf. Corrected On-Site

06-06-5

Detail 21275994

Basic - Frozen time/temperature control for safety food being slacked at room temperature is no longer frozen solid. Chicken breast 50°F. Operator moved chicken from room temperature to running water method. Corrected On-Site

33-16-4

Detail 21275995

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator had lid of the closed. Corrected On-Site

42-01-4

Detail 21275997

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Mop end down. operator rearrange them up so they would be allowed to air dry between uses Corrected On-Site

Apr 7, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 6Total: 7

35A-13-4

Detail 20992889

Intermediate - Pet dog permitted in outdoor dining area without local ordinance allowing pet dogs in outdoor dining areas. Dog on patio. Discussed Doggie dining ordinance with operator. Corrective Action Taken

36-34-5

Detail 20992890

Basic - Ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust. Multiple vents in kitchen area Floors heavily soiled in bar area under equipment

13-07-4

Detail 20992892

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Employee wearing bracelets while preparing food. Employee removed bracelets. Corrected On-Site

13-04-4

Detail 20992888

Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee preparing food in kitchen

23-03-4

Detail 20992891

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gaskets on keg coolers in bar area Soda gun holsters Repeat Violation

14-33-4

Detail 20992887

Basic - Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Reach in cooler under register in bar area

14-20-4

Detail 20992893

Basic - Ripped/worn tin foil used as shelf cover. Bottom shelves of multiple prep tables in kitchen Repeat Violation

Dec 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Call Back - Admin. complaint recommended

Intermediate: 2Basic: 1Total: 3

16-37-1

Detail 20744928

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit for 3 compartment sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Expired test kit Time Extended

53B-01-5

Detail 20744926

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Employee training certificates not complete. Spoke with owner who stated he is aware of the issue and failed to complete the certificates. Discussed with Senior Sanitation and Safety Specialist Michele Dahl and Supervisor Allison Meakins. Admin Complaint

36-50-4

Detail 20744927

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk in cooler fan guards Mop sink Warning - From follow-up inspection 2021-12-22: Fan guards and mop sink soiled Time Extended

Oct 22, 2021

Routine - Food

Warning Issued

High Priority: 3Intermediate: 8Basic: 16Total: 27

01B-01-4

Detail 20608499

High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 3lb cans of chili beans dented at seam Warning

35A-09-4

Detail 20608496

High Priority - Presence of insects, rodents, or other pests. Live insect in styrofoam to go box in bar. Operator discarded box Corrected On-Site Warning

22-43-4

Detail 20608493

High Priority - Quaternary ammonium sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. In 3 compartment sink in bar 100 ppm Warning

53A-10-4

Detail 20608511

Intermediate - Certified food manager unable to answer basic Food Code questions pertaining to safe operation of establishment. Manager does not know where test strips for sanitizer are. Warning

22-02-4

Detail 20608512

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun in bar sitting in water in holster Soda gun hose touching ice in bin, ice served to customers, operator put pan in bin to hold hose Ice buckets soiled Warning

31A-11-4

Detail 20608487

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Employee dumped bucket in hand wash sink in kitchen, discussed with manager on duty and staff Corrective Action Taken Warning

53A-07-6

Detail 20608495

Intermediate - No certified food manager for establishment. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning

16-37-1

Detail 20608498

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No quat test kit for 3 compartment sink Warning

53B-01-5

Detail 20608503

Intermediate - No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Warning

35A-01-4

Detail 20608491

Intermediate - Nonservice animals in the food establishment or on premises. Dog on patio, no doggie dining ordinance. Warning

41-17-4

Detail 20608510

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. In bar Warning

22-20-5

Detail 20608505

Basic - Accumulation of black mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in kitchen, on inside top Warning

14-05-4

Detail 20608509

Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Soiled cardboard on bottom shelf at end of cook line Warning

12B-12-5

Detail 20608492

Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Cook drinking from bottle, touching lip area , discussed using straw or equivalent Opened bottle of Gatorade in vertical cooler in kitchen Corrective Action Taken Warning

08B-49-4

Detail 20608502

Basic - Employee personal food not properly identified and segregated from food to be served to the public. Employee food in walk in cooler over produce In bar - beverage and food on cooler Warning

24-08-4

Detail 20608501

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. In bar - plastic glasses and in kitchen plastic containers Warning

14-11-4

Detail 20608490

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Bottom shelf of prep table rusted, paint peeling Warning

08B-38-4

Detail 20608486

Basic - Food stored on floor. In liquor closet, boxes of fry oil Warning

10-12-5

Detail 20608504

Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. Ice scoop stored with liquor bottles in bar Warning

23-03-4

Detail 20608489

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Gasket of drawers on cook line Floor fans Hand wash sink in kitchen and bar Front of stove Soda gun buttons Warning

33-16-4

Detail 20608507

Basic - Open dumpster lid. Warning

25-06-4

Detail 20608488

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. To go containers and boats in bar, operator turned upside down Corrected On-Site Warning

36-50-4

Detail 20608497

Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. In walk in cooler fan guards Mop sink Warning

36-27-5

Detail 20608494

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled In kitchen, multiple areas floors soiled, multiple areas Ceiling vent in men's restroom Warning

42-01-4

Detail 20608508

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. In bucket by back door Warning

21-12-4

Detail 20608500

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. On prep table in kitchen Warning

21-07-4

Detail 20608506

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Bucket on cook line 0 ppm, corrected to 100 ppm Corrected On-Site Warning