DirtyFLRestaurant Inspection Data

LIBBY'S THAI BISTRO

525 SR 16 SUITE 103

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★½☆☆ (2.6/5)
Based on 12 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 2/24/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8892006

  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed multiple gaskets on reach in cooler, reach in freezer, walk-in cooler soiled with food debris and black/green mold like substance. Observed top of paper towel dispenser by soda bag n box machine soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 29-42-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at mop sink faucet or on fitting/splitter added to mop sink faucet. Observed y splitter on mop sink missing vacuum breaker.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda fountain nozzles soiled with black/green mold like substance. Person in charge had employee clean and sanitize nozzles during inspection. Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station by soda bag n box and hand washing station by dish machine missing paper towels. Person in charge added paper towels to both machines. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 9/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8891473

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 9/16/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8731954

  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gaskets on reach in freezer torn.
  • 14-13-4:Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. Observed cracked food container repaired with tape on drying rack.
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs on cook line oven handle.
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed multiple food utensils sitting in 78F water by rice cooker. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on all reach in coolers and reach in freezer soiled with food debris. Observed hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 36-50-4:Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed floor fan used by hand washing station in kitchen soiled with grease.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge set up triple sink. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Person in charge had dishes placed in triple sink to sanitize. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed noodles sitting in water (68F - Cold Holding) on cook line.
  • 02C-03-5:Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed opened half gallon of half n half in reach in cooler not date marked. Half n half was opened on Saturday per person in charge. Person in charge added date mark. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed prep table and cutting board on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris left over from lunch service. Food contact services not being cleaned in between lunch and dinner service.

Inspection Date: 5/21/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8668077

  • 14-38-4:Basic - Food storage container/container lid cracked or broken. Observed cracked food container and lid in bulk storage dry storage area. Person in charge replaced lid and will order new container. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed utensils at expo station near rice sitting in water 110F. Person in charge turned up crock pot. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on flip-top cooler soiled with food debris. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 3/6/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8625654

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 3/5/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8624646

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 16 dead roaches on kitchen floor, wine rack shelf, and dry storage shelves. Person in charge was cleaning dead roaches as inspector pointed them out. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches at front counter on floor. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches inside glue traps at front counter on floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed two dead roaches on side of hood stuck in grease. Observed one dead roach on dry storage shelf Observed one dead roach on floor of dry storage Observed approximately three dead roaches stuck inside duct tape on bag n box machine. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on floor of kitchen near and on cook line. Person in charge was able to kill and remove three. Observed two live roaches in glue traps on floor of front counter area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2024-03-05: Observed one live roach on crawling behind black pump box of the bag n box machine. Discussed with operator about having machine serviced so it can be disassembled and cleaned. Admin Complaint

Inspection Date: 3/4/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8603916

  • 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed ceramic bowl used to scoop sugar. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles missing in dry storage area. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 16 dead roaches on kitchen floor, wine rack shelf, and dry storage shelves. Person in charge was cleaning dead roaches as inspector pointed them out. Observed approximately 7 dead roaches at front counter on floor. Observed approximately 11 dead roaches inside glue traps at front counter on floor. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 12B-12-5:Basic - Employee drinking from an unenclosed beverage container in a food preparation/clean dishware area and the container does not have a dispensing mechanism to prevent hand contact with lip contact area of drink container. Observed unopened employee drinking container of water on prep cart next to green onions. Person in charge moved drink away from food prep area. Corrected On-Site
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed top of reach in freezer rusted. Observed reach in freezer gasket torn. Repeat Violation
  • 36-22-4:Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water in corner of cook line near rice cookers.
  • 08B-19-4:Basic - Food contaminated by unsanitized equipment or utensil. Observed bell peppers being cut on top of reach in freezer. Person in charge rehashed bell peppers and placed additional cutting boards on top of reach in freezer. Bell peppers are used for cook line sauteing. Corrected On-Site
  • 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging on oven handles on cook line discussed with person in charge.
  • 10-01-5:Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed bowl used to scoop sugar left inside sugar container. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 35B-03-4:Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed back door not self closing. Back door must be slammed shut to full seal. Discussed with person in charge.
  • 14-15-4:High Priority - Nonfood-grade containers used for food storage - direct contact with food. Soft wooden woven basket used to steam noodles over boiling water on stove. Noodles contacts basket during the process. Visible noodles in between woven pieces of wood. Basket is not easily cleanable or easily sanitized.
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed four live roaches on floor of kitchen near and on cook line. Person in charge was able to kill and remove three. Observed two live roaches in glue traps on floor of front counter area. Repeat Violation Admin Complaint
  • 53B-14-5:Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed three food handler certifications expired. One in 2020 two in 2023.

Inspection Date: 12/27/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579155

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579014

  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to set up triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dishmachine not set up, person in charge has scheduled maintenance on machine and is using triple sink for ware washing. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Operator needs more time for maintenance. **Time Extended**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside of dish machine not sanitized due to dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to sanitize dishes in triple sink after setting it up. Employee started adding dishes to sanitize water **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No ware washing set up during call back. Person in charge has scheduled maintenance on dish machine and will set up triple sink for ware washing when open. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No ware washing set up during call back. Person in charge has scheduled maintenance on dish machine and will set up triple sink for ware washing when open. **Time Extended**
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed end cycle of dish machine overflowing onto ground. Standing waste water on ground of dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dish machine not in use and operator has scheduled maintenance. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dish machine not in use and operator has scheduled maintenance. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/20/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8578085

  • 35A-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 62 dead roaches in fryer oil and grease on floor near fry station. Observed 1 dead roach floating in mop bucket water. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck to glue trap at hand washing station by dish machine Observed 1 dead roach under bag n box Person in charge directed employees to start cleaning dead roaches. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed 2 dead at mop sink area Observed 2 dead on wine rack in hallway leading to kitchen Observed 1 dead under hand washing station by triple sink Observed 1 dead on dry storage shelf Observed 1 dead on floor next to ice machine Person in charge had employee clean and remove dead roaches as they were pointed out. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to set up triple sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dishmachine not set up, person in charge has scheduled maintenance on machine and is using triple sink for ware washing. **Time Extended**
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside of dish machine not sanitized due to dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to sanitize dishes in triple sink after setting it up. Employee started adding dishes to sanitize water **Corrective Action Taken** Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: No ware washing set up during call back. Person in charge has scheduled maintenance on dish machine and will set up triple sink for ware washing when open. **Time Extended**
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall under hand washing station at kitchen entrance Observed 3 live roaches crawling on boxes and bags in dry storage room Observed 2 live roaches stuck in glue trap at hand washing station next to dish machine. Observed approximately 6 live roaches at front counter crawling on shelf with clean glasses and reusable cloth napkins. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed approximately two live roaches on wine shelves in hallway leading to kitchen. Person in charge had employees remove wine bottles and clean shelves during inspection. Admin Complaint
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement in dry storage room on shelves. Observed roach excrement on shelves at front counter. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Observed roach excrement and egg like casings on wine shelves in hall way leading to kitchen. Person in charge had employees remove wine bottles and clean shelves during inspection. Admin Complaint **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed end cycle of dish machine overflowing onto ground. Standing waste water on ground of dry storage. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2023-12-20: Dish machine not in use and operator has scheduled maintenance. **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 12/19/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8577763

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tile missing above dish machine. Repeat Violation
  • 35A-03-4:Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed approximately 62 dead roaches in fryer oil and grease on floor near fry station. Observed 1 dead roach floating in mop bucket water. Observed approximately 9 dead roaches stuck to glue trap at hand washing station by dish machine Observed 1 dead roach under bag n box Person in charge directed employees to start cleaning dead roaches. Warning
  • 12B-01-4:Basic - Employee eating while preparing food. Observed cook on cook line eating food while cooking in wok. Discussed with employee and they removed themselves from cook line to finish food. **Corrective Action Taken**
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed gasket on flip-top cooler on cook line torn. Observed dish machine dumping water onto floor during drain cycle.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed ceiling air return vent in hallway heavily soiled with grease. Observed floor by fryers heavily soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters installed improperly allowing grease to enter through gap in filters. Repeat Violation
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed flip-top cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance Observed reach in freezer and walk-in cooler gaskets soiled with black/green mold like substance. Repeat Violation
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to set up triple sink. Warning
  • 22-45-4:High Priority - Food-contact surfaces not sanitized after cleaning, before use. Do not use equipment/utensils not properly sanitized. Observed dishes inside of dish machine not sanitized due to dish machine at 0ppm chlorine. Instructed person in charge to sanitize dishes in triple sink after setting it up. Employee started adding dishes to sanitize water **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 08A-08-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in same container as ready-to-eat food. Observed one raw shell egg stored inside washed mushrooms container in flip-top cooler. Cook removed egg. No visible contamination inside mushrooms. **Corrective Action Taken** Warning
  • 35A-05-4:High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed one live roach crawling on wall under hand washing station at kitchen entrance Observed 3 live roaches crawling on boxes and bags in dry storage room Observed 2 live roaches stuck in glue trap at hand washing station next to dish machine. Observed approximately 6 live roaches at front counter crawling on shelf with clean glasses and reusable cloth napkins. Warning
  • 35A-23-4:High Priority - Roach excrement and/or droppings present. Observed roach excrement in dry storage room on shelves. Observed roach excrement on shelves at front counter. Warning
  • 28-26-5:High Priority - Sewage/wastewater backing up through floor drains. Observed end cycle of dish machine overflowing onto ground. Standing waste water on ground of dry storage. Warning
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. reconstituted noodles on ice at cook line (45F - Cold Holding) person in charge stated placed out at 11am. Person in charge placed more ice into container. Discussed with person in charge about using a more shallow container.
  • 11-27-4: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 paper copy, person in charge added to folder of hand outs. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand washing station by dish machine. Repeat Violation

Inspection Date: 7/28/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8353305

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles above ware washing area missing.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor, walls, ceiling soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed floors through out kitchen soiled with grease and food debris. Observed standing water on floor next to cook line wok. Observed ceiling tiles, and vents soiled with grease.
  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed hood filters missing and some falling out.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gaskets on walk-in cooler soiled with black/green mold like substance. Observed cook line hood filters soiled with grease. Repeat Violation
  • 14-12-4:Basic - Utensils in poor condition. Observed rubber spatula, hanging up on hooks near triple sink, with chips and cuts in the rubber.
  • 12A-12-4:High Priority - Employee switched from working with raw food to ready-to-eat food, clean utensils, without washing hands. Observed cook on cook line bare hand contact raw chicken and start cooking fried rice with clean utensils without hand washing. Discussed and translated with cook employee
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed hand washing station near dish machine missing paper towels. Discussed with person in charge. Repeat Violation
  • 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 short ribs in walk-in cooler missing date mark. Made previous morning per cook.