Libby's Caf & Bar, 1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL - Restaurant inspection findings and violations



Business Info

Name: Libby's Caf & Bar
Type: Permanent Food Service
Address: 1917 S Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34239
License #: 6804103
Total inspections: 17
Last inspection: 09/09/2014

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Inspection findings

Inspection Date

Type

Disposition

  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed pans wet nesting in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Walk in cooler door rusted. Walk in cooler door cannot open from the inside.
  • Basic - Fan cover in walk-in cooler has accumulation of dust/debris.
  • Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. **Corrected On-Site**
  • High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to work with food. **Corrected On-Site**
09/09/2014Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
4/2/2014Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Basic - Dusty ceiling tiles and/or air conditioning vent covers. **Warning**
  • Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed bowls, pots wet nesting. **Warning**
  • Basic - Spray bottle containing a food product not labeled. Truffle oil in unlabeled bottle. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Dishwasher handled soiled dishes or utensils and then handled clean dishes or utensils without washing hands. **Warning**
  • High Priority - Employee dried hands on clothes/apron/soiled towel after washing. Observed bartender dry hands on soiled towel. **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Probe thermometer not accurate within plus or minus 2 degrees Fahrenheit. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
  • Intermediate - Refrigerated drawers not maintaining potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food at proper temperatures. Do not store potentially hazardous (time/temperature control for safety) food in this unit until the unit is capable of maintaining foods at 41 degrees Fahrenheit or colder. Observed refrigerated drawers on cook line not maintaining temperature. All food product moved to walk in cooler. **Warning**
4/1/2014Routine - FoodWarning Issued
  • Basic - Accumulation of dead insects inside overhead light cover in kitchen.
  • Basic - Equipment in poor repair, holder for ice scoop at bar rusty.
12/30/2013Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Basic - Build-up of grease/dust/debris on hood filters.
  • Basic - Ceiling soiled with accumulated food debris near walk in kitchen.
  • Basic - Wood shelving under food prep tables in kitchen have flaking paint.
1/31/2013Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Light cover in dishmachine area cracked/broken.
  • Nonfood-contact equipment not designed and constructed in a durable manner. Tinfoil covering top of door to Cadco oven. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed interior of reach-in upright freezer soiled with accumulation of food residue. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed nonfood-contact equipment in poor repair, inside handle on door to walkin cooler missing exposing insulation. Corrected On Site.
9/25/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface on lettuce in reachin cooler.
  • Observed cutting board grooved/pitted and no longer cleanable at prep station near cookline.
  • Observed single-service articles handled, displayed, or dispensed in a manner that allows for contamination. Unwrapped straws dispensed at bar with barehands.
4/19/2012Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Observed wet stacking of plastic food containers.
  • Critical - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Rear preparation area handsink by firstaid kit blocked by floor mixer. Corrected On Site.
  • Lights missing the proper shield, sleeve coatings or covers. Walkin cooler [mercury bulb without shield]
  • No suitable facilities provided to store employee clothing and other possessions.Observed purses, keys, etc in preparation areas. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed attached equipment soiled with accumulated grease. Stove and oven have buildup of burnt grease between them.
  • Critical - Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee handling tuna rolls with barehands. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed clean equipment stored on floor. Large plastic food containers stacked on floor. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed cloth used as a food-contact surface. Dish towels used to wrap tuna rolls
  • Critical - Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer.
  • Critical - Observed handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed knives stored inside rear preparation area handsink by first aid kit. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed improper use of bowl/plastic food container or other container with no handle used to dispense ready-to-eat food. Observed metal cup used to scoop ice at waitstation and bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed potentially hazardous food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cooked pastas and seafood in reachin cooler drawer type at coookline. Less than 4 hours out of temperature [placed on ice] other contents of cooler are in temperature. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed single-service articles stored without protection from contamination. Aluminum pie pans not stored covered or inverted. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed torn packages/bags of food exposing the contents to contamination. Observed open bags of pastas, breadcrumbs, instant potatoes, pinenuts, batter mix, etc in dry storage area. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment. Cookline observed knives stored between preparation tables and reachin coolers. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Required consumer advisory for raw/undercooked animal food not provided. Steaks and burgers on menu. Corrected On Site.
12/21/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured in kitchen.
  • Critical - Observed an open beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical - Observed box of food stored on floor in walkin freezer.
  • Observed ice scoop with handle in contact with ice at bar. Corrected On Site.
  • Observed residue build-up on bottom shelf of Vulcan oven at cookline.
2/22/2011Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair. Reachin cooler across from stove.
  • Observed build-up of dust on hood filters at prep kitchen.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb faucet at outside mop sink.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
9/20/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Observed gaskets/seals on cold holding unit in poor repair, torn gaskets on reachin sautee cooler.
  • Observed residue build-up on clean equipment rack near dishmachine .
  • Observed residue build-up inside bottom oven at cookline .
  • Observed utensils stored in crevices between equipment, knife between reachin coolers at cookline . Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb at faucet with hose attachted next to dessert reachin cooler.
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Corrected On Site.
4/6/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Waste line missing at soda gun holster.
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb.-kitchen .
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times.-used for thawing -n salad prep area.
  • Critical. No handwashing sign provided at a handsink used by food employees.-salad prep area.
  • Observed open dumpster lid.
  • Observed personal clothing stored with food.
3/5/2010Complaint FullInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • Critical. Observed raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit/during preparation. Ground beef over mussells and shrimp in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed raw animal food stored over ready-to-eat food. Shell eggs over tortillas in walkin cooler.
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, box of fod on floor in walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed encrusted, soiled material on slicer in kitchen .
  • Observed residue build-up inside oven.
  • Observed build-up of dust on soda pump motors .
  • Critical. Vacuum breaker mising at hose bibb with hose attachted in kitchen .
  • Observed personal care item stored with food, jackets and backpack hanging on dry food storage racks near walkin cooler.
  • Wet mop not hung to dry, in mop bucket .
  • Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured near soda pump station .
2/19/2010Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
  • No Violations Were Observed
10/22/2009Routine - FoodCall Back - Complied
  • Critical. Observed food stored on floor, bags of ice on floor in walkin freezer .
  • Critical. Observed bare hand contact of ready-to-eat food by employees and establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure in effect. Observed employee slicing/touching lemons in kitchen and not wearing sanitary gloves . Corrected On Site.
  • Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried. Pans on clean equipment rack wet nested. Corrected On Site.
  • Critical. Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Large grinder/mixer blocking handwash sink in prep room.
10/21/2009Routine - FoodWarning Issued
No report available. 2/25/2009Routine - FoodInspection Completed - No Further Action
No report available. 9/17/2008Food-Licensing InspectionInspection Completed - No Further Action

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