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LATITUDES WATERFRONT GRILL AND OYSTER BAR

5370 N US 1 · COCOA · Brevard County · FL 32927

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateApril 20, 2026
Inspection typeComplaint Full
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3695982
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID13675898
DBPR license1503778

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
5 High Priority9 Intermediate10 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical24 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 5

#11High Priority28-19-4

High Priority – Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for customers. Multi-use utensils are in use. Operator using small metal trays to serve oysters **Warning**

Warning
#12High Priority29-45-4

High Priority – Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. On triple sink Also hose on mop sink **Warning**

Warning
#13High Priority35A-02-7

High Priority – Live, small flying insects found 2 live small flying insects in oyster shucking area. 1 live small flying insects landed on make table cutting board in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#14High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cream spinach dip stored on prep table at 60F for 1 hour. Operator placed it in freezer. New temp 43F. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#15High Priority29-34-4

High Priority – Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. On cold water faucet on mop sink And on tiki bar area by hand sink **Warning**

Warning

Intermediate 9

#16Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Can opener **Warning**

Warning
#17Intermediate31A-07-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink missing splash guard per provisos. In oyster prep area. **Warning**

Warning
#18Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in storage room by restrooms blocked by boxes. Operator removed boxes. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#19Intermediate31A-11-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board and sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink in bar area **Warning**

Warning
#20Intermediate02B-01-5

Intermediate – Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not identified on both menus **Warning**

Warning
#21Intermediate31B-02-4

Intermediate – No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in oyster area **Warning**

Warning
#22Intermediate11-26-1

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. No available for all employees **Warning**

Warning
#23Intermediate31B-03-4

Intermediate – No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in oyster area **Warning**

Warning
#24Intermediate53B-13-5

Intermediate – Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Only available for Christina **Warning**

Warning

Basic 10

#1Basic24-05-4

Basic – Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Plates and bowls on shelves in kitchen. Operator flipped them **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#2Basic35A-03-4

Basic – Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in kitchen. Operator cleaned up **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#3Basic14-11-5

Basic – Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler door **Warning**

Warning
#4Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Bag of rice. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**

Corrected On-SiteWarning
#5Basic36-24-5

Basic – Hole in or other damage to floor. By walk in cooler door **Warning**

Warning
#6Basic14-69-4

Basic – Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen **Warning**

Warning
#7Basic10-13-5

Basic – In-use ice scoop for ice machine located outside not stored in a protected manner between uses. Ice buckets by ice machine in dry storage room by restrooms **Warning**

Warning
#8Basic22-08-4

Basic – Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line **Warning**

Warning
#9Basic23-03-4

Basic – Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters **Warning**

Warning
#10Basic22-16-4

Basic – Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. **Warning**

Warning

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on August 12, 2026 5:26 AM.

Violation category totals
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 4 · Facilities maintain proper food temperature
1 observation(s)
Category 9 · Bare-hand contact with ready-to-eat food / AOP
1 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
1 observation(s)
Category 15 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 23 · Non-food-contact surfaces clean
3 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 25 · Single-service and single-use items
1 observation(s)
Category 29 · Plumbing, mop sink, filters and backflow prevention
1 observation(s)
Category 30 · No longer used
2 observation(s)
Category 32 · Bathrooms
5 observation(s)
Category 36 · Floors, walls, ceilings, attached equipment and ventilation
2 observation(s)
Category 37 · No longer used
1 observation(s)
Category 54 · Florida Clean Indoor Air Act
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.