Liberty Lanes
Last inspected: Jan 13, 2026
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Score
Inspectors have visited Liberty Lanes nine times, with records going back to 2022. The most recent visit was on Jan 13, 2026. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
Looking across the full record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” is the recurring theme, flagged five times.
Among Largo restaurants, this is a fairly standard result. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 13, 2026
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
02C-04-5
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Over ware washing and prep area **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Chest beer coolers behind bar
29-49-6
78
Aug 6, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator renewed during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
50-17-3
Intermediate - 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
16-32-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Can opener blade soiled, staff removed for cleaning **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-04-5
Intermediate - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
02C-02-5
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Porous acoustic tiles over prep/warewashing **Repeat Violation**
36-37-5
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Accumulation of grease under cook line Walls and ceiling soiled in kitchen
36-73-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Interior of oven on cook line
22-08-4
Basic - No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted. Emailed to manager during inspection
51-13-4
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Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Supervisor/Person in Charge Present
FL-01
Employee Health Policies Present
FL-03
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature
FL-16
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Oct 23, 2024
Routine - Food
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: **Time Extended**
36-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - -Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat -Interior of microwave soiled Reviewed with manager - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: Interior of microwave clean Soiled interior of oven. Per Manager , oven will this day **Time Extended**
22-08-4
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Aug 20, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 10 violations
High Priority - 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 .
01B-13-4
Intermediate - Can opener blade soiled with food debris - metal shavings on prep table in storage area . Reviewed with manager
22-02-4
Intermediate - 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
53A-03-7
Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification for Tracy and Zach . Three manager certified .
53A-01-7
Intermediate - 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
53B-01-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled under dish machine . Reviewed with manager **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - -Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Repeat -Interior of microwave soiled Reviewed with manager
22-08-4
Basic - 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 .
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing above walk in cooler . Reviewed with manager
36-36-4
Basic - Floors not maintained smooth and durable in walk in cooler in dishwashing area . Reviewed with manager
36-11-4
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Jan 26, 2024
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Intermediate - 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
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled by cook line hand wash sink- employee labeled spray bottle **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - 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 **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Interior of oven has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris at cookline
22-08-4
Basic - 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
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in freezer interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues in kitchen - reviewed with manager
22-16-4
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Sep 25, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Establishment is operating with an expired license. 02/01/2023. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 1 quart of can tomato juice located in dry-storage dent at seam. **Repeat Violation**
01B-01-4
Intermediate - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - 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. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Operator closed lid. **Corrected On-Site**
33-16-4
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 1 quart of can tomato juice located in dry-storage dent at seam.
08B-20-4
Basic - Ceiling not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, or warewashing areas. Ceiling tiles in food preparation and warewashing area.
36-37-5
Basic - 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.
22-20-5
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Feb 17, 2023
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over beer kegs. Raw bacon over beer kegs in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage
08A-11-5
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. 2 dented cans of pizza sauce on dry storage shelf
01B-01-4
Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Milk not dated in reach-in cooler at bar
02C-03-5
Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment.
11-27-4
Intermediate - 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.
11-26-1
Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Pulled pork in walk-in cooler not dated.
02C-02-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. 2 dented cans of pizza sauce on dry storage shelf
08B-20-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored over ready-to-eat food. Unwashed tomatoes over ready-to-eat ready-to-eat ranch in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage.
08B-17-4
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Aug 24, 2022
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over raw bacon in walk-in cooler. Discussed proper food storage Employee rearranged **Corrected On-Site**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. In bar area.
41-24-4
High Priority - Dented/rusted cans present. See stop sale. Dented can of pineapple juice in walk-in cooler.
01B-01-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cook line.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Vent above oven on cook line is soiled Shelves under flat top grill **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Tea cooler next to soda fountain Tall double door reach-in cooler in back prep area **Repeat Violation**
22-16-4
Basic - Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Reach-in coolers of bar area
29-49-6
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the soda nozzles at soda fountain **Repeat Violation**
22-20-5
Basic - Damaged/spoiled/recalled food not properly segregated. Dented can of pineapple juice in walk-in cooler.
08B-20-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Dish machine not in use is registering at 0ppm chlorine concentration. Employee set up three compartment sink
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in walk-in freezer. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Liberty Lanes last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Liberty Lanes on file is from Jan 13, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Liberty Lanes?
Across the inspection record, “interior of oven/microwave has accumulation” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Liberty Lanes.
How does Liberty Lanes compare to other restaurants in Largo?
Liberty Lanes most recently scored 78 out of 100, which is about the same as the Largo average of 75.
Has Liberty Lanes' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Liberty Lanes have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Liberty Lanes means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Liberty Lanes inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Liberty Lanes is inspected around three times per year on average.
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