BRADENTON, Manatee County

HI WAY BAR AND GRILL

420 301 BLVD E, BRADENTON, FL 34208

FoodSeating
Latest violations
4
4 Basic
Sep 30, 2025
City
BRADENTON
County
Manatee
Status
Current / Active
Inspections
10

Violation history

Florida violations grouped by priority level over time.

Inspection history

Florida inspections are violation-priority based, with high priority, intermediate, and basic counts shown separately.

Sep 30, 2025

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 24076779

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.Person in charge cleaned bin . Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 24076778

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured.Person in charge secured tanks. Corrected On-Site

08B-38-4

Detail 24076781

Basic - Food stored on floor.observed bottled water and juice stored on floor in walk-in cooler and back storage area.Person in charge removed from floor.

35B-03-4

Detail 24076780

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

Aug 27, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 3Total: 3

13-07-4

Detail 23991385

Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food.observed in main kitchen area employee engaging in food preparation with bracelets. Employee removed and washed hands. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 23991383

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. observed in bar area soda gun soiled.Person in charge cleaned soda gun Corrected On-Site

35B-03-4

Detail 23991384

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing door on west side of kitchen.As a repeat violation, the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.

Jan 31, 2025

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 3Total: 5

02C-01-5

Detail 23519023

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

11-26-1

Detail 23519024

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

36-32-5

Detail 23519020

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

23-03-4

Detail 23519021

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23519022

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

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 1Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 4

08A-05-6

Detail 23087236

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed in walk in cooler raw shell egg over cut cabbage. Person in charge removed raw shell eggs. Emailed Person in charge a copy of the safe refrigerator storage. Corrected On-Site

11-26-1

Detail 23087234

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. 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

36-32-5

Detail 23087235

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

35B-03-4

Detail 23087237

Basic - 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.

Jan 4, 2024

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 4Total: 5

11-26-1

Detail 22541504

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. Printed a copy for Person in charge . Person in charge read and signed agreement. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 22541500

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

08B-38-4

Detail 22541502

Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed in Walk in cooler cans of soda stored on floor. Person in charge removed from floors Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 22541501

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

35B-03-4

Detail 22541503

Basic - 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

Jul 24, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 2Total: 2

36-32-5

Detail 22142026

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

35B-03-4

Detail 22142027

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors off main kitchen area.

Jan 4, 2023

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

02C-02-5

Detail 21671693

Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed in back kitchen area by office ham not date marked in Walk in cooler Person in charge stated it was prepared on 1/1/2023 and date marked accordingly. Corrected On-Site

51-11-4

Detail 21671692

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. Person in charge secured CO2 tank. Corrected On-Site

36-32-5

Detail 21671694

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

Aug 24, 2022

Complaint Full

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Intermediate: 1Basic: 2Total: 3

41-21-4

Detail 21301312

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed One spray bottle container of cleaning solution not labeled in the main kitchen area. Person in charge labeled the cleaning solution. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21301311

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damage with up to 1 inch above reach in cooler and above three bay compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

23-03-4

Detail 21301313

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed cooler gaskets in bar Reach in cooler soiled with mold like substance. - As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

May 11, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

High Priority: 2Intermediate: 1Basic: 5Total: 8

22-42-4

Detail 21078623

High Priority - Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed 3 bay compartment sink 000ppm retest 3 bay compartment at 100ppm. Corrected On-Site

08A-05-6

Detail 21078624

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over bottles water in the Walk in cooler. Employee removed eggs. Corrected On-Site

41-21-4

Detail 21078622

Intermediate - Original container of toxic substance or chemical does not bear the manufacturer's label. Observed 2 bottles with cleaning solution with no label. Employee labeled the bottles. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

22-20-5

Detail 21078625

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black green mold like substance inside ice machine in main kitchen area. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

36-32-5

Detail 21078620

Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling damage with up to 1 inch above Reach in cooler and above 3 bay compartment sink. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee. Repeat Violation

10-08-5

Detail 21078619

Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in bar area. Employee removed ice scoop. Corrected On-Site

23-03-4

Detail 21078621

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed Reach in cooler gaskets soiled in bar area.

21-07-4

Detail 21078618

Basic - Wiping cloth chlorine sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed 000ppm in sanitizer bucket in main kitchen area. Employee retested at 50 ppm. Corrected On-Site

Feb 22, 2022

Routine - Food

Inspection Completed - No Further Action

Basic: 4Total: 4

22-20-5

Detail 20881325

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black substance on side walls in ice machine.

36-32-5

Detail 20881327

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.

38-07-4

Detail 20881324

Basic - Lights in food preparation, food storage or warewashing area missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Observed fluorescent bulbs in kitchen area not shielded.

23-03-4

Detail 20881326

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease buildup on hood filters. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the manager. Repeat Violation