Latitudes

245 Front St, Key West, FL 330408313

American

Last inspected: Aug 5, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Inspectors have visited Latitudes five times, with records going back to 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Aug 5, 2025. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been the most frequent reason, cited two times.

Compared to other Key West restaurants (averaging 74), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 5, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 6 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. By the cook line. **Corrected On-Site**

31B-03-4

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine. **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - Carbon dioxide tanks not adequately secured. By the walk in cooler. **Corrected On-Site**

51-11-4

Basic - Exhaust/ventilation hood system not designed to prevent grease or condensation from dripping onto food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Drip pan missing.

36-63-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. **Repeat Violation**

21-04-4

Basic - Objectionable odors in or other areas of the establishment. Inside bar area.

36-64-5

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Throughout the kitchen.

36-27-5

Feb 26, 2025

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Apr 16, 2024

Routine - Food

3 major violations. 8 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Intermediate - Equipment drain line draining into handwash sink. Kitchen, small reach in cooler by the prep area.

31A-10-4

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled.

22-02-4

Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Lunch menu, establishment offers coconut cracked conch not identified on the menu. Operator marked all menus during the inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

02B-01-5

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.by the hand washing sink by the prep area.

14-09-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Shelf by the three compartment sink in the kitchen: pans wet nesting

24-08-4

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer, around the door frame. **Repeat Violation**

14-69-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Table by the salad station: serving scoop for oatmeal stored in standing water, 96F. Discussed with the operator the proper methods. Observed operator discard the water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under all cutting boards in front of the cookline.

21-04-4

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. In front of the cookline. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

31B-04-4

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler: fan covers soiled. Kitchen: standup reach in cooler gaskets soiled in front of the three compartment sink. Gasket of server line reach-in cooler. Observed employee cleaning during the inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**

23-03-4

Basic - Walk-in cooler shelves have accumulation of soil residues. In the kitchen area.

22-16-4

Dec 12, 2023

Routine - Food

3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 11 violations

Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Employee Health Policies Present

FL-03

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Food Received at Proper Temperature

FL-12

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean

FL-23

Approved Thawing Methods Used

FL-31

Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal

FL-51

Feb 21, 2023

Routine - Food

2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.

View 7 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs being stored on top of various ready to eat foods in omelette station. Chef rearranged. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

High Priority - Non-food grade paper/paper towel used as liner for food container. Observed paper towels lining a tray of raw beef patties. Located in reach in cooler under stove.

14-86-1

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice dumped in hand washing sink located in ware wash area. Chef cleaned. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-11-4

Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Located on prep tables throughout kitchen area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

21-44-1

Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer.

14-69-4

Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Located between reach in coolers in kitchen area. Chef removed. **Corrected On-Site**

10-17-4

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Water was 98°F and located on stove. Chef discarded water. **Corrected On-Site**

10-07-4

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Latitudes last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Latitudes on file is from Aug 5, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Latitudes?

Across the inspection record, “in-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Latitudes.

How does Latitudes compare to other restaurants in Key West?

Latitudes most recently scored 67 out of 100, which is lower than the Key West average of 74.

Has Latitudes' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Latitudes have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Latitudes 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 Latitudes inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Latitudes is inspected around two times per year on average.

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