LIBBY'S NEIGHBORHOOD BRASSERIE
8445 Lorraine Road
Florida, 34202
Lakewood Ranch
Manatee County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★☆☆ (3.1/5)
Based on 9 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 4/21/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- N/A:No Violations Were Observed
Food safety inspection conducted on 4/21/2025 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 2/24/2025
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed an open ceiling tile over the cooking equipment line.
- 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door gap open at the bottom right.
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup that's beginning to drip. Repeat Violation
- 02D-01-5:Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed food product removed from original packaging and not labeled. Operator labeled. Corrected On-Site
- 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed an employee handling soiled dish ware and nitpick washing his hands before returning to clean handling clean dish ware. Operator coached employee. **Corrective Action Taken**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled and rusted can opener in the prep kitchen.
- 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.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/24/2025 revealed 8 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 12/18/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing watches while preparing food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup that's beginning to drip. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: **Time Extended**
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed the establishment advertising Brasserie Burger on the menu with a description of "Brisket Blend". The label on the box of burgers states Black Angus "chuck" burgers. There is no mention of Brisket anywhere on the label or box or invoice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Menu continues to state "Brisket Blend" as ingredients on the menu. Burger meat being used is ground chuck. They have not complied to change the menu. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-12-18: Still have not corrected brisket blend on menu and serving chuck beef burgers. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 12/18/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 10/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing watches while preparing food. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup that's beginning to drip. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: **Time Extended**
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed the establishment advertising Brasserie Burger on the menu with a description of "Brisket Blend". The label on the box of burgers states Black Angus "chuck" burgers. There is no mention of Brisket anywhere on the label or box or invoice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-16: Menu continues to state "Brisket Blend" as ingredients on the menu. Burger meat being used is ground chuck. They have not complied to change the menu. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 10/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
3
Total
4
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing watches while preparing food. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup that's beginning to drip. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed the establishment advertising Brasserie Burger on the menu with a description of "Brisket Blend". The label on the box of burgers states Black Angus "chuck" burgers. There is no mention of Brisket anywhere on the label or box or invoice. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 4 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/26/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
4
Basic
4
Total
8
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing bracelets while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 14-42-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing from cook line hood system over grill. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 36-68-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup that's beginning to drip. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener on the prep table soiled with a black mold like substance. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed the menu listing a Kale Caesar salad made with a raw egg Caesar dressing and not identified on the menu. Observed a Santa Fe Salad made with a raw egg Cilantro Lime dressing and not identified on the menu. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Salmon listed on the menu without an undercooked identifier. The staff asks for a doneness and they prepare fresh Salmon undercooked. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some items date marked but it is inconsistent. Not all items were date marked that are prepared on premise and held for more than 24 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-26: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/26/2024 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 4 intermediate, 4 basic).
Inspection on 3/25/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
5
Basic
5
Total
10
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current in a book and not displayed. Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employees on cook line wearing bracelets while preparing food. Repeat Violation Warning
- 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing from cook line hood system over grill. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup that's beginning to drip. Repeat Violation Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line. Repeat Violation Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a can opener on the prep table soiled with a black mold like substance. Warning
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Observed the establishment advertising Brisket Burger on the menu with a description of "Brisket Blend". The label on the box of burgers states "Ground beef patties Angus Chuck". There is no mention of Brisket anywhere on the label or box. Admin Complaint
- 02B-04-5:Intermediate - Menu contains an item made with a raw/undercooked animal food as an ingredient and description of item does not inform consumer of raw/undercooked animal food ingredient. Observed the menu listing a Kale Caesar salad made with a raw egg Caesar dressing and not identified on the menu. Observed a Santa Fe Salad made with a raw egg Cilantro Lime dressing and not identified on the menu. Warning
- 02B-01-5:Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Salmon listed on the menu without an undercooked identifier. The staff asks for a doneness and they prepare fresh Salmon undercooked. Warning
- 02C-02-5:Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed some items date marked but it is inconsistent. Not all items were date marked that are prepared on premise and held for more than 24 hours. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/25/2024 revealed 10 total violations (0 high priority, 5 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 11/9/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
0
Basic
2
Total
2
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/rafters soiled with accumulated dust. Observed dust build up on rafters in dining room. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
- 29-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from ceiling onto the floor at the back door. Operator stated the water heater is leaking. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-11-09: **Time Extended**
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/9/2023 revealed 2 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 2 basic).
Inspection on 11/8/2023
High Priority
6
Intermediate
3
Basic
8
Total
17
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 22-20-5:Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Observed soiled ice machine ledges, sliding door surface and ice door. Operator cleaned areas soiled. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/rafters soiled with accumulated dust. Observed dust build up on rafters in dining room. Warning
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks on food preparation table. Observed keys, phone and drink on prep table in prep kitchen. Operator moved items. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed prep cooks in back kitchen wearing watches and bracelets while preparing food. Warning
- 14-72-4:Basic - Exhaust system operated with filters removed. No means to capture grease and/or condensation to prevent dripping. Observed hood filters missing over grills. Operator stated they were being cleaned but were not replaced at time of inspection. Warning
- 36-68-5:Basic - Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ceiling and walls with heavy grease buildup over gas grill. Warning
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed hood filters in back kitchen over warming ovens soiled. Observed grease build up and dripping from ansul pipes over cooking equipment. Warning
- 29-03-4:Basic - Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from ceiling onto the floor at the back door. Operator stated the water heater is leaking. Warning
- 12A-07-5:High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed line cook performing multiple tasks and handling ready to eat food without changing gloves or washing hands. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 12A-25-4:High Priority - Employee touched face/hair and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed server touched his hair numerous times, then handled plated food and clean utensils without washing his hands. Warning
- 09-01-4:High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. Observed bartender cutting/peeling ready to eat fruit with his bare hands. Employee was educated and he properly washed his hands and put on gloves. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 35A-02-6:High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed 1 fly on the cooks line and 1 fly in the prep kitchen not landing in food. Also observed 1 fly in dining room. Warning
- 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw ground beef burgers stored over cooked cauliflower in cook line cooler. Operator stored items properly. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed stainless steel cleaner on food preparation table. Operator moved. Observed coffee cleaner stored next to food in server alley. Corrected On-Site Warning
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the slicer with food debris and soil on the blade and blade guard. Warning
- 52-01-4:Intermediate - Identity of food or food product misrepresented. Establishment advertising Brisket Burger on the menu with a description of "brisket blend". The label on the box of burgers states "ground beef patties angus chuck". There is no mention of brisket anywhere on the label or box. Per operator, their distributor substituted this product from what they normally use without their knowledge. Admin Complaint
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no hand towels or soap at hand washing sink on cooks line. Corrected On-Site Warning
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/8/2023 revealed 17 total violations (6 high priority, 3 intermediate, 8 basic).