LIBBY'S NEIGHBORHOOD BRASSERIE
8449 LORRAINE RD, Lakewood Ranch FL 34202 · 941-357-1570
Last inspected Apr 15, 2026 · 11 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections trending up, 13 points better than where it started.
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.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
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Disciplinary actions
3 cases · $1,600
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2024025378 | Mar 25, 2024 | Aug 27, 2024 | $800 |
| 7--2023072715 | Nov 8, 2023 | Mar 4, 2024 | $400 |
| 7--2021025812 | Apr 27, 2021 | Jul 14, 2021 | $400 |
Inspection history
11 visits, newest first
Apr 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 3 findings
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand sink in the back kitchen blocked with cases of corn stored on a milk crate. Operator moved boxes.
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs stored on the oven door handle. Operator moved tongs.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed grease on the hood filters beginning to drip. Operator immediately cleaned it.
Oct 10, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing 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 2 soiled can openers. Operator cleaned.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed an employee on the cook line without a hair restraint. Operator corrected.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed the hood walls and ceiling with a grease buildup and it's beginning to drip from the ansul piping.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 2 containers without labels. Operator labeled.
Apr 21, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionComplaint Investigation (Partial)
Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Feb 24, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 8 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed a soiled and rusted can opener in the prep kitchen.
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.
Ceiling tile missing. Observed an open ceiling tile over the cooking equipment line.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed back door gap open at the bottom right.
Food stored on floor. Observed food items stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Operator moved items.
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.
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.
Dec 18, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line.
Oct 16, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line.
Aug 16, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 4 violations recorded.
0 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line.
Mar 26, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded.
0 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing from cook line hood system over grill.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line.
Mar 25, 2024Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 10 violations recorded.
0 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current in a book and not displayed.
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.
Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system. Observed 1 hood filter missing from cook line hood system over grill.
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.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed greasy build up on hood filters on cook line.
Nov 9, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/rafters soiled with accumulated dust. Observed dust build up on rafters in dining room.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from ceiling onto the floor at the back door. Operator stated the water heater is leaking.
Nov 8, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 17 violations recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents/rafters soiled with accumulated dust. Observed dust build up on rafters in dining room.
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.
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.
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.
Hood ventilation system inadequate as evidenced by grease accumulation on walls/ceiling. Observed hood ceiling and walls with heavy grease buildup over gas grill.
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.
Water draining onto floor surface. Observed water dripping from ceiling onto the floor at the back door. Operator stated the water heater is leaking.
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