LIBERTY LANES
11401 STARKEY RD, Largo FL 33773 · 727 397 3947
Last inspected Jul 15, 2026 · 8 visits since September 2023
AUG 24
FEB 25
AUG 25
JAN 26
JUL 26
▼ IMPROVING
5 inspections trending up, 18 points better than where it started.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
★ 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3--2021011029 | Jan 7, 2020 | Apr 23, 2021 | $160 |
Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 15, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 7 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Expired 2/1/26 Establishment open and operating, serving food to the public. Manager renewed license during inspection
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris inside warewashing machine.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling over warewashing and prep tables
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Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Manager set up triple sink
Opened employee beverage container in a cold holding unit with food to be served to customers. Manager removed
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Beer coolers at bar
Jan 13, 2026Inspection 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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Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Individually portioned soup in walk in freezer prepared over 24 hours, staff dated
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over ware washing and prep area
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest beer coolers behind bar
Aug 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority4 Intermediate4 Basic
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Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, staff removed for cleaning
Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. No test kit for quat sanitizer at bar
Operator is not properly tracking/marking the number of days ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite was held at refrigeration temperatures prior to freezing in order to properly date mark the food when it is thawed and held at refrigeration temperatures again. Chicken noodle soup prepared on 7/28, thawed on 8/5, no date mark, date added. Cooked beef/chicken cooked on 8/1, date added
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Chicken wings cooked on 8/4, date added
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over prep/warewashing
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Walls and ceiling soiled in kitchen
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager during inspection
Feb 6, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 9 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
3 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 6lb can of pizza sauce dented at seams on shelf in dry-storage.
Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. 8 butter packets on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line (74F - Cold Holding) Operator discarded butter. Discussed time as a public health control as an option.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. From reach-in cooler on cooks line at 10:42am a. sliced cheese (58F - Cold Holding) operator placed cheese in cooler. 8 butter packets on shelf above reach-in cooler on cooks line (74F - Cold Holding) operator discarded butter.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Soda diffusers at wait station are soiled with buildup.
Wash solution in spray-type chemical warewasher less than 120 degrees Fahrenheit. Chlorine dishmachine temp is 91f.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves in reach-in cooler near freezer.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas.
Ceiling/ceiling tile shows damage or is in disrepair. Water damage to ceiling tiles above dishmachine.
Oct 23, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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-Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat -Interior of microwave soiled Reviewed with manager
Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager
Aug 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority5 Intermediate4 Basic
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Stop Sale issued due to food ( ice cubes ) not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Accumulation of black mold-like substance on the lines in direct contact with ice in ice bins. Manager discarded ice and manager in process of cleaning lines.
Can opener blade soiled with food debris - metal shavings on prep table in storage area. Reviewed with manager
Food manager certification expired. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Alexander R. Expired training on 3/20/24
Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification for Tracy and Zach. Three manager certified.
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. Eugenia 2/2024
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under dish machine. Reviewed with manager
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat -Interior of microwave soiled Reviewed with manager
Accumulation of black mold-like substance on the lines in direct contact with ice in ice bins. Manager discarded ice and manager in process of cleaning lines.
Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler. Reviewed with manager
Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler in dishwashing area. Reviewed with manager
Jan 26, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. -Ice cubes in hand wash sink at bar - reviewed with manager hand wash sinks are for washing hands only
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by cook line hand wash sink- employee labeled spray bottle
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Uncovered cut of soda on shelf above reach in cooler at cook line employee relocated drink
Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cookline
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.hand wash sign at cook line and bar area does not notify employees to wash hands - reviewed with manager
Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen - reviewed with manager
Sep 25, 2023Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 8 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 quart of can tomato juice located in dry-storage dent at seam.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is operating with an expired license. 02/01/2023.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Ice and glasses inside of bowl in hand wash sink located at the bar. Operator timed items and melted ice.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Ice machine in warewashing area interior soiled with black-like substance.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area.
Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 quart of can tomato juice located in dry-storage dent at seam.
Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bacon bits and croutons removed from original packaging above reach-in cooler not labeled Operator labeled items.
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.