LATITUDE 28
691 S GULFVIEW BLVD, Clearwater FL 33767 · 727-677-6000
Last inspected Oct 30, 2025 · 12 visits since September 2023
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw tuna 41f, raw shrimp 58f, line cooler- items discarded.
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Inspection history
12 visits, newest first
Oct 30, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Pork belly 15 pounds,Lobster bisque 12 bags,Raw chicken 2 pounds all discarded due to cryovac with no plan.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Opened milk in dessert kitchen no date mark.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Pork belly 15 pounds,Lobster bisque 12 bags,Raw chicken 2 pounds all discarded due to cryovac with no plan.
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Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Aug 20, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Aug 15, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Can of artichokes dented on seam. Discarded.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Sliced Ham 71f, cooked asparagus 68f,diced ham72f, cooked sausage 75f, shredded cheese 71f, diced tomatoes 70f,raw shrimp 72f, all items on TPHC exceeded 70f, within 4 hours, items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Sliced Ham 71f, cooked asparagus 68f,diced ham72f, cooked sausage 75f, shredded cheese 71f, diced tomatoes 70f,raw shrimp 72f, all items on TPHC exceeded 70f, within 4 hours, items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food held using a 4-hour time control plan is at a temperature greater than 70 degrees Fahrenheit. See stop sale.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Poached eggs 117f, held on cooks line.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled. Soda nozzles and soda guns at bar.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Rooms service area and dish washer area.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples not individually wrapped on buffet.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Ice buckets.
Apr 7, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Waste line missing at soda gun holster. One soda gun holder missing drain line at main bar.
Apr 3, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 8 recorded, 4 high priority.
4 High priority2 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Sliced roast beef dated 3/21/25- exceeded 7 day shelf life, item discarded.
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Sliced roast beef dated 3/21/25- exceeded 7 day shelf life, item discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Yogurt 49f, feta 51f, diced tomatoes 50f, diced ham 70f, cooked sausage 72f, diced tomatoes 70f, cooked apparatus 71f, pooled eggs 72f, whole shell eggs 70f, sliced cheese 45f, all items moved to walk in freezer. All items were put in the line coolers at 7 am.
Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Holding fried chicken 110f,
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed to her, printed and posted.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice maker in Market storage area.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. One soda gun holder missing drain line at main bar.
Aug 13, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooks line under flattop.
Aug 6, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority6 Intermediate2 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Bar wash,ran 4. Yale's and tried to prime machine, 0 ppm. Service called.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw Steaks 47f, raw burgers 45f, cooks line cooler, items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw Steaks 46f, raw burgers 45f, cooks line cooler, items discarded.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not maintained in chronological order according to the last date they were served in the establishment.
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Back prep area, room service, service bar,main bar, cafe.
Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed copy and posted by operator
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Not listed on dinner menu.
Equipment in poor repair. Torn gasket on cooks line under flattop.
Food stored on floor. Storage freezer across from dry good. Items stored on floor of walk in freezer.
Apr 8, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Apr 2, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Raw tuna 41f, raw shrimp 58f, line cooler- items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Raw tuna 41f, raw shrimp 58f, line cooler- items discarded.
Time/temperature control for safety food prepared from/mixed with ingredient(s) at ambient temperature not cooled to 41 degrees Fahrenheit within 4 hours. Feta 53f, sliced tomatoes 48f, marinated onions 50f, items on cooks line. Temperature taken at 11:30 and dropped only 1-2 degrees in 1 hour. Items now covered to help facilitate cooling.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda nozzle at service bar. Soda nozzle at main bar.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dish area blocked by garbage cans and pans.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Short ribs and mashed potatoes made on 3/31/24.
Food stored on floor. Walk in freezer.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Service bar.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Snack area stand up cooler.
Time/temperature control for safety food packaged using a reduced oxygen method without a HACCP plan not properly labeled with the production time and date. Raw chicken, cooked chicken, raw beef. All items being corrected.
Nov 13, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears not individually wrapped.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected.
Sep 14, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard lacking at all stations of buffet.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears not individually wrapped.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected.
Sep 13, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 3 high priority.
3 High priority5 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shrimp stored over ice cream in reach in freezer. Items moved.
Self-service salad bar/buffet lacking adequate sneezeguards or other proper protection from contamination. Sneeze guard lacking at all stations of buffet.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Pooled eggs 55f, lobster cakes 51f, cooked sausage 50f, raw burger 46f, - under flat top grill and reach in at end of line. Cut melon 54f, buffet.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda guns at lobby bar soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dishwasher area. Blocked by dirty pans.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink.
Operator is doing a special process, conducting reduced oxygen packaging, cooking time/temperature control for safety food to a time and temperature combination lesser than those in the Food Code or operating a molluscan shellfish tank for human consumption without a HACCP plan approved by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator is going to only keep cryovac products less than 48 hours, labeled with production date and time and held less than 41f,.
Whole fruit displayed for self-service not wrapped and no utensils provided. Apples and pears not individually wrapped.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Items to be moved to separate area.
Open condiments provided for self-service not properly protected.
Stored food not covered. Ice cream container not covered.
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