AL FORNO DE LIBANO
83 N CATTLEMEN RD, Sarasota FL 34243 · 941-946-4409
Last inspected Apr 3, 2026 · 10 visits since July 2023
MAR 24
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JAN 26
— STEADY
5 inspections within 11 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $160
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2023045537 | Jul 5, 2023 | Sep 18, 2023 | $160 |
Inspection history
10 visits, newest first
Apr 3, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
Jan 26, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 4 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed personal phones stored on the prep table. Operator moved them.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee without a hair restraint.
Food stored on floor. Observed cooking oil and canned food stored on the floor in the back kitchen. Operator moved items.
Aug 20, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board at the front prep table with heavy grooves and not easily cleanable.
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed the floor under the fryers with a grease build up.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor of the walk in cooler and walk in freezer. Operator moved items.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters and hoods over the grill area soiled with excessive grease and beginning to drip.
Feb 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the handwashing sink next to the rice without paper towels.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employees preparing food without a hair restraint.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting on pans across from dishwasher.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean Cambro storage containers in dish area.
Aug 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed personal drinks stored over a prep table.
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.
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on clean Cambro storage containers in dish area.
Mar 28, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled can opener on prep table.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed styrofoam cups used for service without handle in rice container.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not displayed.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food without a beard guard.
Food stored on floor. Observed food stored on the floor in the walk in cooler.
Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed ice buildup on walk in freezer door.
Single-service articles improperly stored. Observed single serv items stored on the floor in the back hallway and next to hand sink up front.
Nov 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate6 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soiled can opener on prep table.
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.
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.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no beard guard on employee in food preparation area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed no hair restraint on 2 employees upon arrival in kitchen.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on oven door handles.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease build up on hood filters over flat top grill.
Sep 7, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Sep 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
Jul 5, 2023Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 1 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
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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.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.