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WAYPOINT BAR GRILL

11000 US 41 N, Palmetto FL 34221 · 941-212-6600

Last inspected Feb 3, 2026 · 6 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats74
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5105951
Grade history
NOV 23
OCT 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
FEB 26
— STEADY

5 inspections within 8 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Badges — 2 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

6 visits, newest first

Feb 3, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowl with no handles stored in prepped pasta container in walk in cooler. Manager removed bowl.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. Manager cleaned fan guards.
Basic/36-51-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured in the bar area.
Basic/51-11-4/Repeat Violation
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single service use napkins in box stored on ground outside in storage cabinet. Manager moved the napkins off of the floor.
Basic/25-05-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Corrected On-Site
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid at bar area. Owner labeled.
Intermediate/41-17-4/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks at bar area not secured.
Basic/51-11-4
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board discolored and grooved.
Basic/14-09-4
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee cell phone on food prep table. Employee removed.
Basic/40-06-5/Corrected On-Site
Jan 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.
Basic/22-20-5
Oct 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
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. Observed no proof of employee agreements. Had the operator sign one and emailed them more.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Corrective Action Taken
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the kitchen hand wash sink
Basic/31B-04-4
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed carton of raw eggs stored over apples and peppers. Manager moved eggs to lower shelf.
High priority/08A-04-5/Corrected On-Site
Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured at bar area.
Basic/51-11-4
Jul 27, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in rice. Owner removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site

This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.