LIBEE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL

Name: LIBEE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL
Address: 1859 ENGLEWOOD RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL, 34223, US
Rating: 54.2

1859 ENGLEWOOD RD, ENGLEWOOD, FL 34223

License #6805258

🍺 Bar/Pub ℹ️

54.2 Grade F / 100

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October 19, 2026 · 4 findings · 1 critical

Routine - Food

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LIBEE'S SPORTS BAR & GRILL in ENGLEWOOD currently holds an InspectFL Health Score of 54.2 out of 100 — an F grade — a serious pattern of repeat or critical violations. This restaurant has been inspected 8 times from Florida DBPR, with the most recent inspection on October 19, 2026. Across those visits, inspectors documented 63 total violations — 11 critical, 22 major, 30 minor.

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September 26, 2025

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Disposition: Warning Issued
[13-04-4] Observed two employees with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitation bucket at expo station stored next to clean glassware. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[22-02-4] Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed lighting front nozzle of soda gun at front end of bar had build up of mold-like substance. Employee removed and cleaned nozzle.
[22-49-4] Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed high temperature dishwasher machine sanitation temperature at 149F. Dishwasher machine was ran several times times and never reached 160F needed for proper sanitation. Operator set up 3 compartment sink for sanitation after dishes and equipment has been washed through dishwasher machine.

Disposition: Warning Issued
[32-04-4] Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors at employee restroom.
[32-08-5] Bathroom waste receptacle not constructed of easily cleanable material in employee restroom.
[36-36-4] Ceiling tile missing in unapproved food storage unit
[24-08-4] Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
[36-17-5] Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair in unapproved food storage unit.
[33-20-4] Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed heavy grease build on ground by outside beer cooler where grease draining equipment is cleaned as per operators statement.
[33-11-4] Missing drain plug at dumpster.
[31B-04-4] No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees at bar. Repeat 2-12-25
[33-16-4] Open dumpster lid. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer buckets on counters at prep area and front line. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[29-20-5] Standing water or very slow draining water in handwash sink, three-compartment sink, or mop sink. Observed outside mop sink is full of standing water with food debris in it.
[36-27-5] Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed walls of unapproved food storage area unit soiled and with heavy mold-like substance stains.
[42-01-4] Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry at dishwasher area.
[35A-02-7] Live, small flying insects found observed 4 small flying insects in kitchen 1 at cooks line, 1 at dishwasher area 2 near beverage station. Observed 2 small flying insects insects at hand wash sink at pizza station.
[08A-05-6] Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over pizza sauce in walk-in cooler. Operator corrected above issues to meet inspection standards.
[35A-04-4] Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed over 100 rodent droppings throughout unapproved not in plans, food and dry storage area that is located 2 stores down to the right in old Kmart location.
[35A-21-4] Rodent burrow or rodent nesting materials present. Observed 10 rodent holes in wall of unapproved storage area unit.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed the following items out of temperature at front of cooks line: sour cream (56F - Cold Holding); coleslaw (55F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (58F - Cold Holding). Observed the following items items out of temperature at the pizza station: sliced mozzarella (50F - Cold Holding); shredded cheese (48F - Cold Holding. Operator stated items had been placed out 2.5 prior moved all items to walk-in cooler and reach-in cooler.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed walls outside sanitation bucket in hand wash sink at bar.
[31A-11-4] Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed walls outside hand wash sink at bar used as dump sink.
[16-62-1] No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine. Repeat 2-12-25
[31B-02-4] No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink at bar. Repeat 2-12-25
[51-14-7] No plan review submitted and approved - Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Observed establishment is using unapproved storage area for food, dry goods and alcohol. Unit is located 2 stores down from restaurant in old unoccupied Kmart location. Additionally 2 metal stores container are currently being used to store paper, dry storage food and alcohol in the parking lot behind account.

Disposition: Met Inspection Standards
[13-03-4] Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee preparing food with hair restraint. Repeat 11-1-23
[10-20-4] In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[21-04-4] In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[21-44-1] Sanitizer bucket stored with food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed sanitizer bucket on counter at salad station. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[01B-02-5] Stop Sale issued on time/temperature control for safety food due to temperature abuse. Observed garlic herb butter on counter at cooks line at 90F. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
[03A-02-5] Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed garlic herb butter on counter at cooks line at 90F. Operator voluntarily remove item from use and disposed of them.
[31A-09-4] Handwash sink at cooks line block with sanitizer bucket in sink and not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed operator correct issue to meet standards for inspection.
[53A-05-6] No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/
[11-26-1] 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.
[53B-13-5] Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.