Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
Completed

HI WAY BAR AND GRILL

420 301 BLVD E · BRADENTON · Manatee County · FL 34208

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateJanuary 31, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3496208
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8868836
DBPR license5100130

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
1 High Priority1 Intermediate3 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical5 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 1

#4High Priority02C-01-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Observed in reach in cooler cheese and cut tomatoes not time stamped. Educated Person in charge on Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Person in charge stated they were prepared on 1/29/25 and date marked accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Intermediate 1

#5Intermediate11-26-1

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. 1 Observed: 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. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the handout Person in charge printed a copy and had all employees sign and date. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation

Basic 3

#1Basic36-32-5

Basic – Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damaged with some openings up to an inch above refrigeration, three compartment sink near ice machine, and above preparation area. – As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed over grill and fryers hood filters soiled with grease.

#3Basic35B-03-4

Basic – Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed: Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors off main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 16, 2026 12:39 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
1 observation(s)
Category 35 · Pest control / insects / rodents / animals / outer openings
1 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
1 observation(s)

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