LATITUDES
220 SANDS POINT RD, Longboat Key FL 34228 · 941-383-8821
Last inspected Feb 17, 2026 · 7 visits since November 2023
APR 24
NOV 24
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DEC 25
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5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Observed in the back prep area: Butter (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 6hrs. Operator marked items do not use.
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,200
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2018060864 | Oct 30, 2018 | Dec 21, 2018 | $600 |
| 7--2018008474 | Jan 9, 2018 | Mar 1, 2018 | $400 |
| 7--2017054197 | Oct 25, 2017 | Nov 30, 2017 | $200 |
Inspection history
7 visits, newest first
Feb 17, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen and in salad bar area with cuts.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass on salad bar in employee dining area with cracked glass.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish machine area under leaking sink.
Standing water on floor in dish machine area beneath leaking sink.
Dec 16, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded.
0 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed poached eggs on the breakfast menu without an identifier. Observed ahi tuna on dinner menu without an identifier. Observed ahi tuna burger on dinner menu without an identifier.
No plan review submitted and approved. Employee break area not on establishment's approved plans. There are hot and cold self service buffets with a soda fountain in the employee break area. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no handwashing soap at hand wash sink in hallway around the corner from employee dining room. Operator replaced soap.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed ice machine in outside Banyan pool bar with black mold like substance on interior of ice machine. Employee started cleaning ice machine.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Observed ceiling tile in salad bar area peeling and hanging.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed ceiling in employee dining room with visible mold over cold and hot bar.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting boards through out kitchen and in salad bar area with cuts.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed glass on salad bar in employee dining area with cracked glass.
Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on floor in dish machine area under leaking sink.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on equipment door handle in back food preparation. Operator removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser in employee ding room with black mold like substance.
Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed plumbing beneath coffee dispenser in employee dining room with visible mold accumulation.
Standing water on floor in dish machine area beneath leaking sink.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall behind hot bar in employee dining room with visible mold. Observed wall in dry storage area outside executive Chefs office down stairs with visible mold behind seasoning on wire rack.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mops next to mop sink not hung to dry.
Sep 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed no soap at hand wash sink in bar area. Operator replaced soap in bar area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards in kitchen and on cook line with cut marks.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on oven door handle on the cook line. Employee removed tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed underside of soda dispenser in bar area with black mold like substances. Operator had employee clean area.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed quaternary wiping cloth sanitizer on the cook line at 0ppm. Operator corrected quaternary sanitizer to 200ppm.
Apr 1, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Dish machine in the bar area.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents in the wait station area and kitchen cook line area salad preparation area soiled.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters on the exhaust hood on the cook line soiled.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall in the dishwasher area soiled.
Nov 20, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate8 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw snapper over ready to eat sauces in single door cooler in back food prep area. Operator moved fish to bottom shelf.
Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed no vacuum breaker on splitter at mop sink. Operator stated splitter was not needed and removed splitter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun in bar area with build up of substance inside nozzle.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen above waitstaff area.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on clear container on back clean dish area.
Garbage can located outside has no lid or lid open/broken. Observed dumpster with broken lids.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed handle on scoop in cooler in room service area. Operator removed scoop.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in back food prep area and on cooks line with excess grease and dust.
Unwrapped single-service utensils not presented so that only the handles are touched. Observed spoons in waitstaff area with handles down. Operator removed container of spoons for cleaning and sanitizing and to present handles up.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black mold like substance on lower back wall in dish area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on floor in mop sink area. Operator removed and hung mop to dry.
Apr 4, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 16 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
4 High priority0 Intermediate12 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored over ready to eat pasteurized box eggs in the downstairs walk in cooler.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature. Observed in the back prep area: Butter (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 6hrs. Operator marked items do not use.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in the back prep area: Butter (61F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 6hrs. Operator marked items do not use. Observed in the front bar area: Blue cheese olives (60F - Cold Holding). Operator stated it had been out for approximately 2hrs. Operator placed olives in a reach in cooler.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a sanitizer bucket stored on the back prep table next to food. Operator removed the bucket.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed black build up on the two outside ice machine and the server ice bin. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Observed food debris build up on the top of the dish machine.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed the employee restrooms not self closing.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed bowls being used as scoops in containers of seasoning at the salad station. Operator removed the bowls.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple grooved cutting boards in the kitchen. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the employee.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed multiple employee drinks on the prep tables in containers not labeled. Operator labeled the containers.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed multiple employees working in the kitchen without beard guards on.
Floor not cleaned when the least amount of food is exposed. Observed grease build up on the floor around the fryer in the back prep area.
In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Observed multiple in use knives stored between equipment at the bar. Operator removed the knives.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Observed a bug zapper above the back to go food prep area.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed black build up on the wall to the left of the dish machine.
Wiping cloth quaternary ammonium compound sanitizing solution not at proper minimum strength. Observed the sanitizer bucket at 50ppm quaternary. Operator called Ecolab to adjust the setting.
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate5 Basic
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Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. Ice machine in the outside bar area.
Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Several cutting boards in the kitchen.
Equipment in poor repair. Floor mixer in the back preparation area has a built up of rust on the head.
Reach-in cooler shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Shelves in the reach in cooler in the pantry area rusted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach in cooler in the pantry area.
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