LIBBY'S NEIGHBORHOOD BRASSERIE

With 4 inspections documented, LIBBY'S NEIGHBORHOOD BRASSERIE maintains a 3.0/5 food safety rating in SARASOTA. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 4 reports on file

1917 South Osprey Avenue
Sarasota, Florida, 34239
Sarasota County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★★☆☆ (3.0/5)
Based on 4 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/27/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13640394

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 basic

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 40-06-5:Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and pocketbook next to single serve items in dry storage area. General Manager relocated to office. Corrected On-Site
  • 29-08-4:Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in center of cook line not working.
  • 22-49-4:High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in operation at 0 ppm. Employee changed empty bucket and retested at 50ppm. Corrected On-Site

1/14/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13611752

Met Inspection Standards

1 high

  • 29-34-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dish machine pit table. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**

1/13/2026· 3mo ago

Visit ID: 13462192

Follow-up Inspection Required

5 high, 2 int, 4 basic

  • 14-69-4:Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink in middle of cook line.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 08A-13-5:High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed hamburger over salmon in pull out drawer on cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon stored over vegetables and pasta in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. Corrected On-Site
  • 03A-02-5:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese at 51F and sliced cheese at 52F on cook line end reach in cooler top.
  • 03B-01-6:High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cooked onion rings at 120F on cook line.
  • 29-34-4:High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dish machine pit table.
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. Corrected On-Site
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in hand sink by dish machine and pitcher in hand sink at end of cook line. Manager removed. Corrected On-Site

7/15/2025· 9mo ago

Visit ID: 13456160

Met Inspection Standards

1 int

  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris in soda nozzle at far end of bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning. Corrected On-Site