Inspection Report

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WAYPOINT BAR GRILL

11000 US 41 N · PALMETTO · Manatee County · FL 34221

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 26, 2026
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3730764
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13769257
DBPR license5105951

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority2 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical7 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

7 full violation description(s) documented by the inspector during this visit.

High Priority 2

#4High Priority14-86-1

High Priority – Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed box lined with non food grade paper towel in direct contact strawberries. Person In Charge removed paper towel. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5High Priority41-10-4

High Priority – Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed Quaternary sanitizer tablets stored above bag of tortilla chips. Person In Charge corrected storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning

Intermediate 2

#6Intermediate53A-03-7

Intermediate – Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Observed Anthony D certified Food Manager Certification expired on 5/28/2026. November other Certified Food Manager for establishment. **Warning**

Warning
#7Intermediate53B-14-5

Intermediate – Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Crystal N with an expired employee food handler training as of 9/27/2026. **Warning**

Warning

Basic 3

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed single service cup used as scoop stored in sugar container. Person In Charge removed scoop. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat ViolationWarning
#2Basic14-05-4

Basic – Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed walk in cooler shelf lined with cardboard. Person In Charge removed Cardboard. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic36-50-4

Basic – Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 27, 2026 5:51 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
3 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
2 observation(s)

Inspection records and inspector observations reflect conditions documented by DBPR at the time of the inspection and may not reflect current conditions.