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LIBEE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

LIBEE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL has 7 health inspections on file for its ENGLEWOOD location, with an overall rating of 2.4/5. Recent inspections show improving food safety practices.

1859 Englewood Road
Florida, 34223
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.4/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/26/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13473803

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 7/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13470258

  • 32-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee restroom. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee restroom. **Time Extended**
  • 33-20-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease build on ground by outside beer cooler where grease draining equipment is cleaned as per operators statement. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed heavy grease build on ground by outside beer cooler where grease draining equipment is cleaned as per operators statement. **Time Extended**
  • 33-11-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Missing drain plug at dumpster **Time Extended**
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Repeat 2-12-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. **Time Extended**
  • 29-20-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink is full of standing water with food debris in it. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed outside mop sink is full of standing water with food debris in it. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen 1 at cooks line, 1 at dishwasher area 2 near beverage station. Observed 2 small flying insects insects at hand wash sink at pizza station. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed 3 small flying insects in kitchen dishwasher area not landing on any items at time of inspection. **Time Extended**
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 2-12-25 Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. **Time Extended**
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat 2-12-25 Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - 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/. Observed establishment is using unapproved storage area for food, dry goods and alcohol. Unit is located 2 stores down from restaurant in old unoccupied Kmart location. Additionally 2 metal stores container are currently being used to store paper, dry storage food and alcohol in the parking lot behind account. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-07-24: Observed establishment is not longer using unapproved storage area for food, dry goods and alcohol. Unit is located 2 stores down from restaurant in old unoccupied Kmart location. Operator has relinquished use of the unit to new landlord. Operator is still using 2 metal stores container are currently being used to store paper, dry storage food and alcohol in the parking lot behind account and must follow up with plan review for compliance. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 7/23/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 13466667

  • 32-04-4:Basic - Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee restroom. Warning
  • 32-08-5:Basic - Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material in employee restroom. Warning
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing in unapproved food storage unit Warning
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Warning
  • 36-17-5:Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in unapproved food storage unit. Warning
  • 33-20-4:Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease build on ground by outside beer cooler where grease draining equipment is cleaned as per operators statement. Warning
  • 33-11-4:Basic - Missing drain plug at dumpster. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Repeat 2-12-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 33-16-4:Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets on counters at prep area and front line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 29-20-5:Basic - Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink is full of standing water with food debris in it. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls of unapproved food storage area unit soiled and with heavy mold-like substance stains. Warning
  • 42-01-4:Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at dishwasher area. Warning
  • 35A-02-7:High Priority - Live, small flying insects found observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen 1 at cooks line, 1 at dishwasher area 2 near beverage station. Observed 2 small flying insects insects at hand wash sink at pizza station. Warning
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pizza sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards. Corrected On-Site Warning
  • 35A-04-4:High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed over 100 rodent droppings throughout unapproved not in plans, food and dry storage area that is located 2 stores down to the right in old Kmart location. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-21-4:High Priority - Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed 10 rodent holes in wall of unapproved storage area unit. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items out of temperature at front of cooks line: sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Observed the following items items out of temperature at the pizza station: sliced mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding. Operator stated items had been placed out 2.5 prior moved all items to walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed walls outside sanitation bucket in hand wash sink at bar. Warning
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed walls outside hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink. Warning
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 2-12-25 Warning
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat 2-12-25 Repeat Violation Warning
  • 51-14-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - 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/. Observed establishment is using unapproved storage area for food, dry goods and alcohol. Unit is located 2 stores down from restaurant in old unoccupied Kmart location. Additionally 2 metal stores container are currently being used to store paper, dry storage food and alcohol in the parking lot behind account. Warning

Inspection Date: 2/12/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8886792

  • 25-06-4:Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station in kitchen not inverted or covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar have mold-like-substance in them.
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used as dump sink.
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at bar closest to front of building did not have paper towels available.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area.

Inspection Date: 9/11/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8732613

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with hair restraint. Repeat 11-1-23 Repeat Violation
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 21-44-1:Basic - Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at salad station. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 01B-02-5:High Priority - Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic herb butter on counter at cooks line at 90F. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic herb butter on counter at cooks line at 90F. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink at cooks line block with sanitizer bucket in sink and not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - 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/
  • 11-26-1: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.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - 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.

Inspection Date: 11/1/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8438320

  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bin on floor at dry storage area by dishwasher machine. Observed operator move sugar bin to shelving off floor. Corrected On-Site
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler at salad station soiled with old food debris.
  • 11-07-5:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 11-05-4:Intermediate - Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher machine area.

Inspection Date: 7/6/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8354046

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance behind nozzle on beer tap at bar. Observed operator clean area. Corrected On-Site
  • 16-62-1:Intermediate - No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 12-8-22
  • 11-26-1: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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement **Corrective Action Taken**