Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie
Last inspected: Feb 27, 2026
74
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie, the earliest from 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 27, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.
Looking across the full record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.
By comparison, the average Sarasota facility scores 81, putting Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
10
Inspections
1
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 27, 2026
Complaint Full
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed dish machine in operation at 0 ppm. Employee changed empty bucket and retested at 50ppm. **Corrected On-Site**
22-49-4
Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
16-21-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed jacket and pocketbook next to single serve items in dry storage area. General Manager relocated to office. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed hand washing sink in center of cook line not working.
29-08-4
74
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dish machine pit table. - From follow-up inspection 2026-01-14: **Time Extended**
29-34-4
86
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
5 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food.Observed smoked salmon stored over vegetables and pasta in reach in cooler on cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Raw animal food stored in top portion of make table over ready-to-eat food in bottom portion of make table - no complete physical barrier between top and bottom. Observed hamburger over salmon in pull out drawer on cook line. Manager rearranged food items to prevent cross contamination. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-13-5
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed under dish machine pit table.
29-34-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit.Observed cooked onion rings at 120F on cook line.
03B-01-6
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed blue cheese at 51F and sliced cheese at 52F on cook line end reach in cooler top.
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can opener blade soiled. Manager cleaned during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed pot in hand sink by dish machine and pitcher in hand sink at end of cook line. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign at hand sink in middle of cook line.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
32
Jul 15, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 major violation.
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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed debris in soda nozzle at far end of bar. Bartender corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
90
Feb 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
64
Aug 21, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Apr 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles Properly Stored and Used
FL-45
Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature
FL-29
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
70
Nov 2, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb.Observed no vacuum breaker on hose used by dishwashing machine area.
29-34-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing.Observed plastic pitcher in hand wash sink on cook line. Employee removed. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Standing water in reach-in-cooler. Observed standing water on sheet pan in reach in cooler on top shelf of reachin cooler next to dessert area.
29-49-6
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor.Observed sanitizing bucket on floor at end of cook line. Employee corrected by double bucket. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed tanks by ice machine unsecured. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. Chef corrected by securing. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Food stored on floor.Observed bread cases on floor in walkin freezer . Observed sugar bag on floor next to bin. Chef corrected by removing. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer.Observed ice buildup in chest freezer at start of cooks line.
14-69-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels on food pans on storage rack near triple sink.
16-46-4
58
Jun 20, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Plumbing Maintained; Sewage Disposal
FL-51
Non-Food Contact Surfaces Clean
FL-23
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
78
Jul 19, 2022
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed slicer blade guard with debris. Employee corrected by cleaning. **Corrected On-Site**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed Caesar Dressing made with raw eggs, not identified on menu. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
02B-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid.Chef corrected by closing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
33-16-4
Basic - Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Observed dust buildup on Walkin cooler fan covers.
36-50-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed bulk sugar and flour in unlabeled bins. Chef corrected by labeling. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed wet nesting of pans on storage shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in preparation area ice scoop handle in ice. Chef corrected by removing. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
10-08-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed no sign in mens room.
31B-04-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Observed old labels still stuck to clean pans on storage shelf. As a repeat violation the importance of following proper protocol with this violation was reinforced with the Manager. **Repeat Violation**
16-46-4
58
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie on file is from Feb 27, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie?
Across the inspection record, “food-contact surface soiled with food debris” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie.
How does Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie compare to other restaurants in Sarasota?
Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Sarasota average of 81.
Has Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Libby's Neighborhood Brasserie is inspected around three times per year on average.
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