Waypoint Bar Grill

11000 Us 41 N, Palmetto, FL 34221

American

Last inspected: Feb 3, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Waypoint Bar Grill stretching back to 2022. Waypoint Bar Grill was last inspected on Feb 3, 2026. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured”, showing up three times.

Waypoint Bar Grill scores about where you'd expect for a Palmetto restaurant. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 3, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Building components, attachments or fixtures in poor repair. Observed fan guards in walk in cooler soiled. Manager cleaned fan guards. **Corrected On-Site**

36-51-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed Carbon Dioxide tank not secured in the bar area. **Repeat Violation**

51-11-4

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Aug 1, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed 2 unlabeled spray bottles with clear liquid at bar area. Owner labeled. **Corrected On-Site**

41-17-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Operator cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

22-02-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks at bar area not secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed green cutting board discolored and grooved.

14-09-4

Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

40-06-5

Jan 30, 2025

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

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Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed interior of ice machine with black slimy buildup.

22-20-5

Oct 23, 2024

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

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. Observed no proof of employee agreements. Had the operator sign one and emailed them more. **Corrective Action Taken**

11-26-1

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no hand washing sign at the kitchen hand wash sink

31B-04-4

Nov 1, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - 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. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-04-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed c02 tanks not secured at bar area.

51-11-4

Jul 27, 2023

Routine - Food

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed scoop with no handle in rice. Owner removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Apr 5, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed foods in secondary reach in cooler with temperatures of: cut tomatoes 65F, chicken 64F and macaroni salad 64F. Operator stated that food had only been in cooler for about 1-1.5 hours. Manager moved all food to walk in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken**

03A-02-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed blue and green cutting boards with grooves in kitchen area.

14-09-4

Dec 8, 2022

Routine - Food

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Single service cups stored on the floor walk-in cooler. Owner placed the cups on a shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

25-05-4

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Owner placed the towels in a sanitizer solution.

21-12-4

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Waypoint Bar Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Waypoint Bar Grill on file is from Feb 3, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Waypoint Bar Grill?

Across the inspection record, “carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Waypoint Bar Grill.

How does Waypoint Bar Grill compare to other restaurants in Palmetto?

Waypoint Bar Grill most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is about the same as the Palmetto average of 83.

Has Waypoint Bar Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Waypoint Bar Grill have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Waypoint Bar Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Waypoint Bar Grill inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Waypoint Bar Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.

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