LATITUDES WATERFRONT GRILL AND OYSTER BAR
5370 N US 1, Cocoa FL 32927 · 732-456-3728
Last inspected Aug 25, 2026 · 14 visits since July 2023
JAN 26
JAN 26
FEB 26
APR 26
AUG 26
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
4 cases · $2,040
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4--2022027304 | Mar 21, 2022 | Jan 6, 2023 | $400 |
| 4--2021021078 | Apr 1, 2021 | Sep 27, 2021 | $800 |
| 4--2019009831 | Dec 26, 2018 | Apr 11, 2019 | $440 |
| 4--2018017086 | Feb 19, 2018 | Sep 5, 2018 | $400 |
Inspection history
14 visits, newest first
Aug 25, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 23, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
1 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Can opener
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
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Jun 22, 2026Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
3 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. On triple sink Also hose on mop sink
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
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Can opener
Handwash sink missing splash guard per provisos. In oyster prep area.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not identified on both menus
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
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
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Apr 20, 2026Warning IssuedComplaint Investigation
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 24 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority9 Intermediate10 Basic
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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
Hose attached to faucet at three-compartment/food preparation/handwash sink eliminating required air gap. On triple sink Also hose on mop sink
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
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.
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
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board Can opener
Handwash sink missing splash guard per provisos. In oyster prep area.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand sink in storage room by restrooms blocked by boxes. Operator removed boxes.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Cutting board and sanitizer bucket stored inside handsink in bar area
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna not identified on both menus
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Handsink in oyster area
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
No soap provided at handwash sink. Handsink in oyster area
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
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
Dead roaches on premises. 1 dead roach found in kitchen. Operator cleaned up
Equipment in poor repair. Gasket torn in walk in cooler door
Food stored on floor. Bag of rice. Operator removed
Hole in or other damage to floor. By walk in cooler door
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer. Reach in freezer in kitchen
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
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Oven on cook line
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.
Mar 27, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation (Partial)
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 11, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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Handwash sink missing splash guard per provisos. In prep area.
Jan 20, 2026Insp. Completed - Warning Given, PendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: Approval of the septic tank system limits the establishment to the use of single-service items only for the customers. Multi-use utensils are in use. Bin of multi use utensils and plates observed under outside bar area. Priority: High Priority
Jan 20, 2026Insp. Completed - Warning Given, PendingComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 1 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
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Observed: 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. Bin of multi use utensils and plates observed under outside bar area. Priority: High Priority
Dec 17, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Dec 12, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 11 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose hanging below sink rim at triple sink.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. In reach in cooler and 2 door pull up cooler mahi (45F - Cold Holding); Swai (47F - Cold Holding)See stop sale
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. In reach in cooler and 2 door pull up cooler mahi (45F - Cold Holding); Swai (47F - Cold Holding)
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda gun far right of bar soiled. Operator cleaned before end of inspection.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink in kitchen with food debris.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle behind main bar with blue liquid not labeled. Operator labeled.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and walls soiled in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters in kitchen soiled. Gaskets soiled in reach in coolers. Shelving in walk in cooler soiled.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Reach in cooler interior bottom and shelves soiled.
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Sani bucket stored on floor in salad room. Operator removed.
Apr 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority3 Intermediate12 Basic
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Spray hose at dish sink lower than flood rim of sink. Spray hose nozzle attached to triple sink hangs below flood rim of the sink
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. No vacuum breakers installed at mop sink or multiple hose bibs on facility
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.multiple tags missing dates
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Counter mounted can opener is soiled. Soda gun holsters are soiled
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. In server station is being used for other purposes. Cut vegetables in well.
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Flour bins beneath oyster shucking station have heavily soiled exterior
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water leaking from ceiling in lobby near server station
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee drink on top of white walk in freezer near hand wash sink in kitchen
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Stacked containers on shelf above prep table nearest walk in cooler
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Grease on the ground surrounding pad
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves over make line in kitchen are soiled with food particles. Grease dripping from surfaces surrounding hoods over cook line.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Cases of single service cups and containers stored on the floor in storage room next to beer walk in cooler
Stored food not covered. In walk in cooler green beans, gravy, cooked rice, cooked beans not covered
Walk-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Shelves are soiled in walk in cooler
Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. Unfinished ply wood walls in dry storage room next to beer walk in cooler
Mar 29, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken fryer unit, rusted metal shelving stored in back enclosed area.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Jan 29, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 29 recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority8 Intermediate16 Basic
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Chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength for manual warewashing. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. 3 compartment sink at 0 ppm quat, dishwasher did not know to check the strength of the Sanitizer when setting up the station, no test strips found to test quat with from operstor. End gallon bottle of quat replaced, testing at 200 ppm now.
Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Wiping cloth soiled used for multiple surfaces and on hands, them observed server touch hands with soiled wiping cloth than apply gloves to handle ready to eat food, corrected and re-educated.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Partially opened tub of fully cooked smoked fish dip stored under raw fish and shrimp in walk in freezer, corrected
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Approx 4 whole limes.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Lettuce 65° cold hold, cut tomato at 65° cold holding, place in walk in cooler to rapid chill, after 30 mins. Lettuce 43°. Tomato 37°
Employee has not received adequate training related to their assigned duties as evidenced by lack of general knowledge in performing their assigned duties. Dishwasher did not know how to test quat in 3 compartment sink or were to find test strips for sanitizer. Did not know to look that product is in line. Educated while inspection was taking place to inform new employee of the testing of the sanitizer.
Establishment conducts non-continuous cooking of raw animal foods without written procedures approved by the division. Cook on site at the time when temps were taking in cooks line stated chicken wings are cooked in oven to 140-155° and then cooled in walk in cooler, panned and placed on line to cook in fryers when ordered. Per kitchen manager on his arrival, he stated raw chicken wings are cooked to 1650 in oven, pan and reheated in fryer as order. Procedures need to be clear of all cooks.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Cutting board at breading station was cross contaminated from cook pulling chicken wings from standing soiled water in reach in cooler unit and placing it in the cutting board, cutting board moved to 3 compartment sink, new board put into place,
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in side room with ice machine blocked by floor cleaning machine, moved by operator.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Hand wash sink at the bar not being designated as hand wash sink vs the dump sink being used Apts hand wash sink, this station was Corrected on site. Hand wash sink at out side bar being used as a dump sink for ice and old food debris in sink.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quat used on site to sanitize dishes and in sani buckets, no test strips found by dish washer to test 3 compartment sink and sani buckets. Operator had employee go to restaurant supply to purchase needed test strips while inspection was taking place.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ arrived with 4 employees on site without certified food manager in site, manager arrived while inspection was taking place.
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. JJ newly hired employee, on site over 1 month, no employee agreement for employee.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Portion control bowl used to dispense cheese, removed. Plastic spoon used in salsa, holding touching food, corrected
Clams/mussels/oysters removed from original container for long-term storage. Observed full size pan of in shell raw oysters stored in walk in cooler without tag present, tag found and placed with product.
Cleaned and sanitized equipment or utensils not properly stored. Partial case of squeeze bottles stored on floor of the prep
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Operator not able to find current license, believes it was taken home.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employees coat/jacket stored with dry stock food items in prep kitchen. Inside bar area, condiments being prep where employee items stored on same table,
Equipment in poor repair. Surround of the opening on the ice bin in side room has foam used to help closed the gaps areas, foam is fraying, loose pieces going into ice.
Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Ice from outside unit marked as not to be used with food or to be consumed. Observed cook pull ice from outside ice machine to used in bin holding batter for fried items. Out side bar, cut lines stored in cup with out lid and with non consumable ice see stop sale, ice and limes. Corrected for both areas., re-educated.
Food stored on floor. Case of pineapple juice stored on floor in kitchen, last delivery on Saturday.
Ice bucket/shovel stored on floor between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Exterior of cooking equipment on cook line soiled with grease and old food debris. Gaskets to reach in cooler units soiled. Metal food storage cart soiled with old food debris.
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues.interior reach in cooler drawers soiled. Interior reach in cooler unit at breading/fryer station holding soiled standing water and food debris. Interior of reach in cooler drawers soiled.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Cooks/ expo line area santi bucket stored with to go one time use plates.
Unnecessary items/unused equipment on the premises. Broken fryer unit, rusted metal shelving stored in back enclosed area.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler unwashed produce stored over ready to eat washed produce, corrected
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Squeeze bottles on the cooks line not labeled with clear liquid,water,
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority5 Intermediate10 Basic
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Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. One (1) fly in kitchen prep area. Destroyed by manager and area sanitized.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. prepared on house scampi butter, holding on side wire rack since 130 pm, placed on grill to heat to now hot hold item.; heated to 179° within 10 mins ( - Hot Holding)
Clam/mussel/oyster tags not marked with last date served.
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.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Hand wash sink in dry storage room inaccessible due to storing ice buckets on sink in between uses. Corrected
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Ahi tuna offer on menu but not identified, corrected while inspection was taking place.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vent in kitchen area, soiled.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Fees current
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Employee beverage stored over the prep table in dish wash and prep table, corrected.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Employee items stored on time of microwave.
Equipment in poor repair.lip of ice bin on ice machine foam used to seal opening, not smooth and easily cleanable
Food stored on floor.bag in box case stored on floor of beverage closet,corrected
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand wash sink in dry storage room ho,ding ice machine, no sign or paper towels, both corrected
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Bottom shelve of prep table still has packaging tape from shipping attached,
Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Standing water bottom of reach in cooler at fry station
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Case of fresh mushrooms stored over ready to eat washed produce in the walk in cooler
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.