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LEGACY BAR AND GRILL

17155 BUENA VISTA BLVD, The Villages FL 32162 · 352.753-0822

Last inspected Jun 3, 2026 · 4 visits since July 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats58
Risk levelRisk Level 1
LicenceSEA5202403
Grade history
JUL 23
NOV 24
JUN 26
— STEADY

3 inspections within 20 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.

Worst finding on record
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of pork with 18 portions in walk in cooler with a date mark of 11/18, discard date 11/24.
High priority/01B-24-5
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $360

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
5--2019005674Jan 25, 2019Aug 22, 2019$200
5--2017005835Feb 1, 2017Feb 21, 2017$160

Inspection history

4 visits, newest first

Jun 3, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded.

0 High priority2 Intermediate3 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 5 findings
Records/documents for required employee training do not contain all of the required information. Date of birth missing from two food handler training certificates.
Intermediate/53B-10-4
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One International Food Service Executives Association food handler certificate expired on 08/21/2025.
Intermediate/53B-14-5/Repeat Violation/Admin Complaint
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Wet nested pans and bowls on dish rack in back of kitchen.
Basic/24-08-4
Standing water in bottom of reach-in-cooler. Water in bottom of reach-in cooler in bar area.
Basic/29-49-6
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Unclean building components, attachments or fixtures. Hook for water hose in wall near dish machine soiled with mold-like substance.
Basic/36-50-4
The state's own report →
Dec 10, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
Nov 25, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.

2 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shell eggs on shelf over tomatoes in reach in cooler. Moved.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food not consumed/sold within 7 days after opening/preparation. See stop sale. Pan of pork with 18 portions in walk in cooler with a date mark of 11/18, discard date 11/24.
High priority/01B-24-5
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/ Manager Alexis expired 11/22/24
Intermediate/53A-03-7
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Sink in kitchen has fan blocking. Manager moved. Also, employee filled bucket of water at hand sink in server station.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrective Action Taken
Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. One employee certificate Mei expired 10/2024
Intermediate/53B-14-5
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Shelves in kitchen soiled with grease and dust.
Basic/23-03-4
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Wall soiled with dust in kitchen area. Fan over back door soiled with dust.
Basic/36-27-5
Jul 11, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

1 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 5 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Missing at hose Bibb in ware wash area.
High priority/29-34-4
Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Cardboard lining wire racks over prep area in kitchen. Bread stored on top.
Basic/14-05-4
Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Plastic pans on clean dish shelf. Glasses in server station.
Basic/24-08-4
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Old label on plastic pan.
Basic/16-46-4
Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Bucket on floor in kitchen. Manager picked up.
Basic/21-38-4/Corrected On-Site

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.