LIBEE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
1859 ENGLEWOOD RD, Englewood FL 34223 · 941.460.8860
Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · 8 visits since July 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and F. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
Live, small flying insects found observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen 1 at cooks line, 1 at dishwasher area 2 near beverage station. Observed 2 small flying insects insects at hand wash sink at pizza station.
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Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7--2025058517 | Jul 23, 2025 | Nov 13, 2025 | $400 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jan 29, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed chemical spray bottles at wait staff stand by kitchen door and at bar sink stored over food items and clean cut board. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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.
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed soufflé cup used as no handle scoop in blue cheese at cooks line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
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Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed employee beverage on shelf about cooks line station. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Sep 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Jul 24, 2025Call Back - Extension given, pendingComplaint Investigation
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
1 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen 1 at cooks line, 1 at dishwasher area 2 near beverage station. Observed 2 small flying insects insects at hand wash sink at pizza station.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 2-12-25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat 2-12-25
No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using unapproved storage area for food, dry goods and alcohol. Unit is located 2 stores down from restaurant in old unoccupied Kmart location. Additionally 2 metal stores container are currently being used to store paper, dry storage food and alcohol in the parking lot behind account.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee restroom.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease build on ground by outside beer cooler where grease draining equipment is cleaned as per operators statement.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Repeat 2-12-25
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink is full of standing water with food debris in it.
Jul 23, 2025Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 23 violations recorded, 5 high priority.
5 High priority5 Intermediate13 Basic
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Live, small flying insects found observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen 1 at cooks line, 1 at dishwasher area 2 near beverage station. Observed 2 small flying insects insects at hand wash sink at pizza station.
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pizza sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed over 100 rodent droppings throughout unapproved not in plans, food and dry storage area that is located 2 stores down to the right in old Kmart location.
Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed 10 rodent holes in wall of unapproved storage area unit.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items out of temperature at front of cooks line: sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Observed the following items items out of temperature at the pizza station: sliced mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding. Operator stated items had been placed out 2.5 prior moved all items to walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed walls outside sanitation bucket in hand wash sink at bar.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed walls outside hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 2-12-25
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat 2-12-25
No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using unapproved storage area for food, dry goods and alcohol. Unit is located 2 stores down from restaurant in old unoccupied Kmart location. Additionally 2 metal stores container are currently being used to store paper, dry storage food and alcohol in the parking lot behind account.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee restroom.
Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material in employee restroom.
Ceiling tile missing in unapproved food storage unit
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in unapproved food storage unit.
Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease build on ground by outside beer cooler where grease draining equipment is cleaned as per operators statement.
Missing drain plug at dumpster.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Repeat 2-12-25
Open dumpster lid. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets on counters at prep area and front line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink is full of standing water with food debris in it.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls of unapproved food storage area unit soiled and with heavy mold-like substance stains.
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at dishwasher area.
Feb 12, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority5 Intermediate1 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun nozzles at bar have mold-like-substance in them.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed handwashing sink at bar used as dump sink.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed handwashing sink at bar closest to front of building did not have paper towels available.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher area.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters at wait station in kitchen not inverted or covered. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Sep 11, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 10 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic herb butter on counter at cooks line at 90F. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic herb butter on counter at cooks line at 90F. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
Handwash sink at cooks line block with sanitizer bucket in sink and not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
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.
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.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with hair restraint. Repeat 11-1-23
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at salad station. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
Nov 1, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of foodborne illnesses and symptoms of illness that would prevent an employee from working with food, clean equipment and utensils, and single-service items. Spoke with person in charge about the Big 6 food borne illnesses, person in charge did not have knowledge of Big 6 illnesses or signage to reference. Emailed operator Big 6 food borne illnesses signage and reference material.
Certified Food Manager or person in charge lacks knowledge of reporting responsibilities for exclusions and restrictions.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled at dishwasher machine area.
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Food stored on floor. Observed sugar bin on floor at dry storage area by dishwasher machine. Observed operator move sugar bin to shelving off floor.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed gasket on reach-in cooler at salad station soiled with old food debris.
Jul 6, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate1 Basic
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No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 12-8-22
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. Email operater Employee Health Agreement
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed mold-like substance behind nozzle on beer tap at bar. Observed operator clean area.
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.