Waypoint Bar Grill
11000 US 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221 · Permanent Food Service · License 5105951
What drove the grade
Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container.
How the score was calculated
- Starting score100
- Violations at the Oct 26 routine inspection2 high priority (fixed on the spot), 2 intermediate, 3 basic (1 repeat)-16
- Safety score84
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Inspection history
1 inspection · 1 visitRoutine inspection
- First visitOct 26, 2026 Warning issued
Problems were found that had to be fixed. The inspector will come back to check.
7 violations found:
Official report, on the Florida DBPR websiteWhat the inspector cited
High priority2
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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.
Fixed on the spot
Code 41, Chemicals and toxic substances: Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored.
Observed Quaternary sanitizer tablets stored above bag of tortilla chips. Person In Charge corrected storage.
Fixed on the spot
Intermediate2
Code 53, Manager certification and employee training: 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.
Required employee training expired for some employees.
To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant & Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed employee Crystal N with an expired employee food handler training as of 9/27/2026.
Basic3
Code 14, Food-contact surfaces designed and maintained: 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.
Fixed on the spotRepeat violation
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves.
Observed walk in cooler shelf lined with cardboard. Person In Charge removed Cardboard.
Fixed on the spot
Code 36, Floors, walls, ceilings and ventilation: Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures.
Observed walk in cooler fan guards soiled.
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
- Food-contact surface
- Anything food touches, such as cutting boards, utensils, counters and the inside of ice machines.