AL FORNO DE LIBANO
83 North Cattlemen Road
Florida, 34243
Sarasota County County
Overall Food Safety Rating
★★★½☆ (3.6/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports
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Inspection on 2/10/2025
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
5
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 16-23-4:Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed a heavy build up of lime scale deposits and a black mold like substance.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without a hair restraint.
- 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans across from dishwasher.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods over the grill area soiled with excessive grease and beginning to drip. Repeat Violation
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean Cambro storage containers in dish area. Repeat Violation
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Observed the cutting board at the front prep table with heavy grooves and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink next to the rice without paper towels.
Food safety inspection conducted on 2/10/2025 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 5 basic).
Inspection on 8/16/2024
High Priority
1
Intermediate
2
Basic
3
Total
6
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored over a prep table.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hoods over the grill area soiled with excessive grease and beginning to drip.
- 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean Cambro storage containers in dish area.
- 12A-09-4:High Priority - Single-use gloves not changed as needed after changing tasks or when damaged or soiled. Observed employee handling soiled equipment, on his phone and vaping and then handling ready to eat food. He did not change his gloves or wash his hands.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Observed the cutting board at the front prep table with heavy grooves and not easily cleanable. Repeat Violation
- 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. Observed some illness reporting forms completed but not all. **Corrective Action Taken**
Food safety inspection conducted on 8/16/2024 revealed 6 total violations (1 high priority, 2 intermediate, 3 basic).
Inspection on 3/28/2024
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
6
Total
7
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 14-01-5:Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups used for service without handle in rice container. Corrected On-Site
- 50-09-4:Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a beard guard. Repeat Violation
- 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
- 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
- 25-05-4:Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in the back hallway and next to hand sink up front.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table. Repeat Violation
Food safety inspection conducted on 3/28/2024 revealed 7 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 11/21/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
2
Basic
6
Total
8
Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
Inspection Details:
- 13-07-4:Basic - Employee wearing jewelry other than a plain ring on their hands/arms while preparing food. Observed employee wearing a watch and bracelet while cooking food.
- 13-04-4:Basic - Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee in food preparation area.
- 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on 2 employees upon arrival in kitchen. Repeat Violation
- 10-20-4:Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles. Repeat Violation
- 10-07-4:Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed soiled knives in standing water not held at 135 degrees or above.
- 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters over flat top grill.
- 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.
- 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. Observed some but not all illness reporting forms completed but not all. Operator will complete.
Food safety inspection conducted on 11/21/2023 revealed 8 total violations (0 high priority, 2 intermediate, 6 basic).
Inspection on 9/7/2023
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 9/7/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 0 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 9/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Observed no food handler training. 60 days was previously given to attain training completion. Admin Complaint - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-05: Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 9/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).
Inspection on 7/5/2023
High Priority
0
Intermediate
1
Basic
0
Total
1
Disposition: Follow-up Inspection Required
Inspection Details:
- 53B-01-5:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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 - From follow-up inspection 2023-07-05: Observed no food handler training. 60 days was previously given to attain training completion. Admin Complaint
Food safety inspection conducted on 7/5/2023 revealed 1 total violations (0 high priority, 1 intermediate, 0 basic).