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LEGACY CAFE

710 S TAMPA AVE, Orlando FL 32805 · 619-867-5939

Last inspected Mar 13, 2026 · 7 visits since August 2023

Licence typeRestaurant
Seats60
Risk levelRisk Level 2
LicenceSEA5815845
Grade history
AUG 23
FEB 25
APR 25
DEC 25
MAR 26
▲ GETTING WORSE

5 inspections trending down, 37 points off where it started.

Worst finding on record
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Badges — 1 earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

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Inspection history

7 visits, newest first

Mar 13, 2026Administrative complaint recommendedComplaint Investigation

Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 12 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority3 Intermediate8 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 12 findings
Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Sanitizing bucket over 500ppm Quat.
High priority/41-15-5/Corrected On-Site
Establishment advertised a specific fish on the menu/menu board but served another type of fish. Facility is advertising Catfish on menus and serving Swai per owner.
Intermediate/52-04-5/Admin Complaint
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Spoon in basin of hand sink at cook line
Intermediate/31A-11-4/Corrected On-Site
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. For Eggs served any style on menu. Provided print out and owner posted at front counter
Intermediate/02B-02-5/Corrected On-Site
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Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Make table cooler at cook line
Basic/14-09-4
Equipment in poor repair. Microwave at cook line has rust on inside
Basic/14-11-5
In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Utensils in water at cook line at 110f
Basic/10-07-4
Label on a food item prepared and packaged onsite for customer self-service does not include product identity/description, date product was packaged and name and address of the establishment that prepared and packaged the food. Oreo pudding, banana pudding and cakes in display cooler by drink cooler at counter for grab n go with no labeling on items Owner had all items placed in cooler behind front counter to serve to customers
Basic/02D-03-4/Corrected On-Site
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Hand sink at cook line
Basic/31B-04-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Fan covers in walk in cooler
Basic/23-03-4
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Wet cloth on cutting board at cook line
Basic/21-12-4/Corrected On-Site
The state's own report →
Dec 19, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority2 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 8 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pulled eggs over sauces and greens in reach in cooler on coolers line. Operator placed eggs at the bottom.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 bags of Tilapia completely thawed soft in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
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 in reach in cooler. Operator dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in white cutting board at prep reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo cup in flour. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 bags of Tilapia completely thawed soft in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. Chicken, fish and beef stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4/Return visit Dec 19, 2025 · Time Extended
Dec 10, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 10 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority3 Intermediate4 Basic
Show 10 findings ▾
Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Oppm
High priority/22-49-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw pulled eggs over sauces and greens in reach in cooler on coolers line. Operator placed eggs at the bottom.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. 4 bags of Tilapia completely thawed soft in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
High priority/01B-13-4
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 in reach in cooler. Operator dated.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Corrected On-Site
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Reach in white cutting board at prep reach in cooler.
Intermediate/22-02-4
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Bucket with water and towel in hand wash sink. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic Togo cup in flour. Employee removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Commercially processed reduced oxygen packaged fish bearing a label indicating that it is to remain frozen until time of use no longer frozen and not removed from reduced oxygen package. 4 bags of Tilapia completely thawed soft in reach in cooler and walk in cooler.
Basic/06-09-1
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Cooks line.
Basic/36-73-4
Food stored on floor. Chicken, fish and beef stored on the floor in walk in freezer.
Basic/08B-38-4
Jun 26, 2025□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

2 High priority5 Intermediate5 Basic
Show 12 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee beginning work no hand wash. Employee on cooks line on personal phone, order received begins to prepare Togo order. Operator educated employee on handwashing.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over pork chops in walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
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 opened 3 days ago per operator.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers with whisk in hws on cooks line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash stations at facility. Operator refilled all stations.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
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. Operator had 3 new employees sign and acknowledge document.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink, with no water, no sanitation, no soap. Operator filled and set up 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Food stored on floor. 1 case of oil stored on the floor by 3 compartment sink and dry storage area. Peppers, bread and multiple items in walk in cooler and freezer stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cut tomatoes labeled 1/25/2025 in walk in cooler, operator removed labels.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning/Return visit Jun 26, 2025 · Time Extended
Apr 25, 2025Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection

Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 15 recorded, 3 high priority.

3 High priority6 Intermediate6 Basic
Show 15 findings ▾
Employee touched soiled surface and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Employee beginning work no hand wash. Employee on cooks line on personal phone, order received begins to prepare Togo order. Operator educated employee on handwashing.
High priority/12A-29-4/Corrective Action Taken/Warning
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Operator paid during inspection.
High priority/50-17-3/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Raw chicken over pork chops in walk in cooler. Operator placed chicken at the bottom.
High priority/08A-20-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
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 opened 3 days ago per operator.
Intermediate/02C-03-5/Warning
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Containers with whisk in hws on cooks line. Operator removed.
Intermediate/31A-09-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
Intermediate/16-37-1/Repeat Violation/Warning
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At all hand wash stations at facility. Operator refilled all stations.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/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.
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. Operator had 3 new employees sign and acknowledge document.
Intermediate/11-26-1/Warning
Equipment and utensils not washed, rinsed and sanitized in the correct order in three-compartment sink. Do not use dishes/equipment not properly sanitized. Employee washing dishes at 3 compartment sink, with no water, no sanitation, no soap. Operator filled and set up 3 compartment sink.
Basic/16-13-5/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Food stored on floor. 1 case of oil stored on the floor by 3 compartment sink and dry storage area. Peppers, bread and multiple items in walk in cooler and freezer stored on the floor.
Basic/08B-38-4/Warning
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Hanging from oven door. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave on cooks line.
Basic/22-08-4/Warning
Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Cut tomatoes labeled 1/25/2025 in walk in cooler, operator removed labels.
Basic/16-46-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. 2 By mop sink
Basic/42-01-4/Repeat Violation/Warning
Feb 5, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

Met inspection standards. 14 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.

3 High priority4 Intermediate7 Basic
Show 14 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken over beef and pork in walk in cooler. Employee placed chicken below.
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site
Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food marked with a date that exceeds 7 days after opening/preparation. Rice in walk in cooler 1/23 Oxtail 1/8 in walk in cooler Rice and peas dated 1/8 in walk in cooler
High priority/02C-01-5
Stop Sale issued due to food not being in a wholesome, sound condition. Rice in walk in cooler 1/23 Oxtail 1/8 in walk in cooler Rice and peas dated 1/8 in walk in cooler. Operator discarded all items.
High priority/01B-13-4/Corrected On-Site
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. Provided form to operator.
Intermediate/11-27-4/Corrected On-Site
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Quaternary test strips needed.
Intermediate/16-37-1
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. By 3 compartment sink. Operator replaced.
Intermediate/31B-02-4/Corrected On-Site
No soap provided at handwash sink. At 3 compartment sink, on cooks line and at front service counter. Operator refilled all dispensers.
Intermediate/31B-03-4/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Plastic to go bowl in white sugar. Operator removed.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.
Basic/50-09-4
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Operator completely disconnected and unplugged dish machine switched to 3 compartment sink. Per operator dish machine will no longer be in use
Basic/16-55-4/Corrective Action Taken/Corrected On-Site
In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Tongs hanging from oven. Operator removed.
Basic/10-20-4/Corrected On-Site
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Hood filters.
Basic/23-03-4
Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Pork in 3 compartment sink thawing at room temperature. Operator turned on running water.
Basic/06-01-5/Corrected On-Site
Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. At mop sink. Employee hung mop to dry.
Basic/42-01-4/Corrected On-Site
Aug 18, 2023Inspection 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.