LIBRANDI'S BAR AND GRILL
1215 W. BRANDON BLVD, Brandon FL 33511 · 813-684-2600
Last inspected Apr 16, 2026 · 8 visits since November 2023
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5 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Apr 16, 2026□ Call Back - CompliedLicensing Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 2 findings
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler gaskets food debris.
Apr 6, 2026Warning IssuedLicensing Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 9 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority2 Intermediate5 Basic
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Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Tested at 0ppm. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for manual sanitizing, chlorine tested at 50ppm.
Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Raw shell eggs stored over unwashed Brussels Sprouts. Operator moved eggs.
No soap provided at handwash sink. At bar hand sink
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Bottle with purple liquid at dish hand sink. Operator placed label.
Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Acoustic tiles in kitchen.
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. Raw thawed salmon in unopened bags in walk in cooler. Operator removed fish from bags.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Scoop handle touching food in bulk sugar. Operator placed correctly
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Flip top cooler gaskets food debris.
Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Bucket on prep table. Operator moved to lower shelf.
Oct 1, 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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Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Can of WD-40 on prep table in prep,area. Operator removed.
Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portioned sliced cheeses not date marked. Operator placed dates.
Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Spray bottle of Fabuloso not labeled. Operator placed labels.
Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing on wall under 3 compartment sink.
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic drink glasses at bar.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters soiled. Flip top cooler door gaskets soiled.
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Takeout containers on shelf in storage area. Operator inverted.
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler.
Apr 14, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
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Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Portion packs of cheddar cheese, Swiss cheese, Gouda, and provolone in walk-in cooler not dated
No chlorine chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Cooked rice in make line. Bread, pudding, cooked pasta, mashed potatoes, Brussels sprouts, sauces not dated in walk-in cooler
Required employee training provided by a third-party employee training program and operator unable to provide original certificate for employees trained. Observed photocopies of international food service executives. Did have one original copy. Safe Staff Certification that was current
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bin of flour and sugar in back prep area not labeled. Bartender labeled
Mar 24, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of flip top cooler door soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Jan 22, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority2 Intermediate7 Basic
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Food stored in ice used for drinks. See stop sale. Bottle of wine stored in drink ice at bar. Observed operator discard ice.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Emailed advisory to operator, printed and posted.
Required employee training expired for all 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 bowl used as scoop in bulk sugar.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar.
In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Handle touching food in bulk brown sugar bulk breading mix
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Inside of flip top cooler door soiled with food debris. Hood filters soiled with grease buildup.
Waste line missing at soda gun holster. Observed at bar.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Bulk flour, sugar and brown sugar not labeled
Feb 21, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Cove molding at floor/wall juncture broken/missing. Missing at back door
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
Nov 15, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 1 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
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Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Walk in cooler gaskets soiled
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.