Latitude 26 (Pool Bar)

955 Nw Flagler Ave, Stuart, FL 34994
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) has been inspected nine times since 2022. The most recent report on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Latitude 26 (Pool Bar)'s 70 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

9
Inspections
2
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Dec 10, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 3 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
70
Mar 25, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed next to hand wash sink.
29-34-4
Basic - Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Observe with Maui Maui . Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
06-09-1
82
Nov 22, 2024
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use
FL-06
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
52
Apr 26, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Jan 4, 2024
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table in kitchen - From follow-up inspection 2024-01-04: Same. **Time Extended**
14-09-4
95
Oct 31, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 13 violations
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.
01B-24-5
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.
03A-02-5
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**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Inside reach in cooler that is next to make table cooler
22-02-4
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**
11-26-1
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**
02C-02-5
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**
53B-01-5
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. On make table in kitchen
14-09-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. On fryer handle **Corrected On-Site**
10-20-4
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**
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. At hand sink at entry to kitchen
31B-04-4
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
06-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Used to scoop quinoa
14-01-5
33
Jan 5, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Certified Food Manager Identification
FL-02
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Hands Clean and Properly Washed
FL-08
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
55
Jul 29, 2022
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from one another based upon minimum required cooking temperature when stored in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw beef over raw mahi/reach in freezer#2/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored both raw products properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-17-6
Basic - Food stored on floor. Oil/shortening containers/prep area/kitchen/corrective action taken/operator stored foods properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Stored food not covered. Chicken/walk in cooler/corrective action taken/operator covered foods. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-12-5
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) on file is from Mar 23, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

How does Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) compare to other restaurants in Stuart?

Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) most recently scored 70 out of 100, which is lower than the Stuart average of 81.

Has Latitude 26 (Pool Bar)'s inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Latitude 26 (Pool Bar) is inspected around two times per year on average.