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LEGACY BBQ

2443 US HWY 301 N STE C, Ellenton FL 34222

Last inspected Aug 7, 2025 · 5 visits since May 2024

□ Not on the state's active licence list

This licence isn't in DBPR's current active file, which usually means the business has closed, been sold, or let the licence lapse. Everything below belongs to this licence, not to whoever may be trading here now. The history stays public because it is a public record.

Licence typeFood service
Licence5106090
Grade history
MAY 24
SEP 24
JAN 25
AUG 25
≈ ERRATIC

4 inspections, swinging between A and B. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.

Worst finding on record
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. Observed no written plan on site.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Inspection history

5 visits, newest first

Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

0 High priority0 Intermediate4 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 4 findings
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container used as a scoop and left in rub container. Manager removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Ceiling tile missing. Observed three missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area.
Basic/36-36-4/Repeat Violation
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.
Basic/50-09-4
Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters out of plastic and not inverted. Manager put in bag.
Basic/25-06-4/Corrected On-Site
Apr 2, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority1 Intermediate0 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Apr 2, 2025 · Observed some employees with no written plan in place. Time Extended
Jan 28, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 6 recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacumn breaker on Y fitting.
High priority/29-34-4/Warning
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. Observed no written plan on site.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Warning
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. Observed no proof of food training in place. All new employees have 60 days to obtain certification.
Intermediate/53B-01-5/Warning
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. Observed some employees with no written plan.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles above hood vent missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in smoker room.
Basic/36-36-4/Warning
Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on exterior kitchen door.
Basic/35B-03-4/Warning
Sep 23, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic
May 22, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionLicensing Inspection

Nothing was found. The inspector recorded no violations at all.

0 High priority0 Intermediate0 Basic

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.