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LATITUDE 26 (POOL BAR)

955 NW FLAGLER AVE · STUART · Martin County · FL 34994

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateOctober 31, 2023
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionWarning Issued
Resultfollow_up_required
Inspection number3354438
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8373698
DBPR license5301602

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
2 High Priority5 Intermediate6 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical13 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 2

#7High Priority01B-24-5

High Priority – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Quinoa dated 9/7.

Stop Sale
#8High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Ham 50F, turkey 45F-50F. Raw chicken 44F-45F All in make table cooler Overnight per operator.

Intermediate 5

#9Intermediate11-27-4

Intermediate – Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Provided operator with form **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#10Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in cooler that is next to make table cooler

#11Intermediate53B-01-5

Intermediate – No proof of required state approved employee training provided for any employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. **Warning**

Warning
#12Intermediate11-26-1

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. Provided operator with forms **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**

Corrective Action TakenWarning
#13Intermediate02C-02-5

Intermediate – Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Sour cream and avocado dressing marked 10/24 . Operator put date **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site

Basic 6

#1Basic14-01-5

Basic – Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop quinoa

#2Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table in kitchen

#3Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handle **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#4Basic10-02-4

Basic – In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. Spatulas stored on soiled surface under flat top grill **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#5Basic31B-04-4

Basic – No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at entry to kitchen

#6Basic06-01-5

Basic – Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Commercial packaged reduced oxygen packed tuna not removed from packaging. Advised operator to remove from packaging

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on October 19, 2026 2:24 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
1 observation(s)
Category 2 · Original container, labeling, date marking and consumer advisory
1 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
1 observation(s)
Category 6 · Proper thawing of TCS food
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
2 observation(s)
Category 11 · Employee health knowledge / ill employees
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
2 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 53 · Food manager certification / employee training verification
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.