Inspection Report

Florida DBPR Inspection Report
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LATITUDES APOLLO

131 HARBOR VILLAGE LN · APOLLO BEACH · Hillsborough County · FL 33572

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Inspection Summary

Inspection dateMarch 17, 2025
Inspection typeRoutine – Food
Inspection classFood
DBPR dispositionInspection Completed – No Further Action
Resultmet_inspection_standards
Inspection number3501894
Visit number1
Inspection Visit ID8888185
DBPR license3916570

Violation Summary

Counts reported for this inspection visit.

Full inspector observations available
3 High Priority5 Intermediate8 Basic0 Critical0 Non-Critical16 Total
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All DBPR Inspector Observations

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

High Priority 3

#9High Priority12A-13-4

High Priority – Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Dish washer went from soiled dishes to clean dishes without washing hands.

#10High Priority03A-02-5

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Egg wash 57 F, employee placed more ice in ice bath. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

Corrective Action TakenRepeat Violation
#11High Priority03B-01-6

High Priority – Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Fries 105 F, employee voluntarily discarded.

Intermediate 5

#12Intermediate01C-10-4

Intermediate – Clams/mussels/oysters tag removed from original container prior to container being emptied. Tags removed from oysters in walk in cooler. Manager placed tags with oysters at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#13Intermediate22-02-4

Intermediate – Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting boards. Soda guns at bar. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#14Intermediate31A-09-4

Intermediate – Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Handwash sink blocked with food items, employees unblocked at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

Corrected On-Site
#15Intermediate53B-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. Manager provided one food handler certification.

#16Intermediate41-17-4

Intermediate – Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle not labeled, employee labeled at time of inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

Corrected On-SiteRepeat Violation

Basic 8

#1Basic51-11-4

Basic – Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#2Basic01C-06-5

Basic – Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Oysters removed from original container.

#3Basic14-09-4

Basic – Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Cutting boards. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#4Basic12B-07-4

Basic – Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation
#5Basic24-08-4

Basic – Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried – wet nesting. Containers wet nesting above 3 compartment sink.

#6Basic08B-38-4

Basic – Food stored on floor. Carrots on floor in walk in cooler.

#7Basic10-20-4

Basic – In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs on oven door handle.

#8Basic42-01-4

Basic – Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. **Repeat Violation**

Repeat Violation

Inspector observations synchronized from DBPR on September 13, 2026 12:36 PM.

Violation category totals
Category 1 · Approved food source
2 observation(s)
Category 3 · Time/temperature control for safety food
2 observation(s)
Category 8 · Food protection and cross-contamination
1 observation(s)
Category 10 · In-use food dispensing utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 12 · Handwashing and hygienic practices
2 observation(s)
Category 14 · Food-contact and nonfood-contact surface design/maintenance
1 observation(s)
Category 22 · Food-contact surfaces clean and sanitized
1 observation(s)
Category 24 · Storage/handling of clean equipment and utensils
1 observation(s)
Category 31 · Handwash sinks, supplies and signage
1 observation(s)
Category 41 · Chemicals and toxic substances
1 observation(s)
Category 42 · Cleaning and maintenance equipment
1 observation(s)
Category 51 · Other sanitary and safe-operation conditions
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.