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LEGENDS BAR AND GRILL

1100 TARPON WOODS BLVD, Palm Harbor FL 34685

Last inspected Aug 14, 2024 · 8 visits since October 2023

□ 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
Licence6214284
Grade history
OCT 23
MAY 24
JUL 24
▲ GETTING WORSE

3 inspections, one direction. The current grade is the worst on record.

Worst finding on record
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 Rodent droppings found in between cooler and freezer, in oil system holes. 1 on ledge of prep table near walk in freezer 3 on high chair Operator discarded and sanitized areas
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Badges — none earned
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined

Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →

Disciplinary actions

2 cases · $1,200

CaseViolation dateFinal orderAmount
3--2024046183Jul 31, 2024Aug 27, 2024$800
3--2024031891May 28, 2024Jul 8, 2024$400

Inspection history

8 visits, newest first

Aug 14, 2024□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 1 finding
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. On the sides of equipment on cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit Aug 14, 2024 · Time Extended
Aug 1, 2024Emergency Order Callback Time ExtensionRoutine Inspection

A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.

1 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 2 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine twice, 0ppm. Operator primed dishmachine, 50ppm. Discussed with operator that dishmachine must be able to sanitize properly without being primed.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · 0ppm, manager states it is getting serviced this afternoon. Operator is to sanitize dishes in 3 compartment sink until dishmachine is working properly. 3 compartment sink 200ppmTime Extended Time Extended
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. On the sides of equipment on cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Warning/Return visit Aug 1, 2024 · Time Extended
Jul 31, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 6 violations recorded, 4 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

4 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 6 findings ▾
Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Operator ran dishmachine twice, 0ppm. Operator primed dishmachine, 50ppm. Discussed with operator that dishmachine must be able to sanitize properly without being primed.
High priority/22-41-4/Warning
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw pork stored with cheese curds. Operator relocated
High priority/08A-02-6/Corrected On-Site/Warning
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 17 Rodent droppings found in between cooler and freezer, in oil system holes. 1 on ledge of prep table near walk in freezer 3 on high chair Operator discarded and sanitized areas
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation/Warning
Wiping cloth sanitizer solution exceeds the maximum concentration allowed. Over 400ppm quaternary. Manager refilled bucket, 250ppm
High priority/41-27-4/Corrected On-Site/Warning
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. No handwash sign at sink on cookline
Basic/31B-04-4/Warning
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease and food debris. On the sides of equipment on cookline
Basic/23-03-4/Warning
May 30, 2024□ Emergency Order Callback CompliedRoutine Inspection

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

0 High priority0 Intermediate1 Basic
Show 1 finding ▾
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in walk in cooler and some in kitchen cracked Floors soiled with food debris behind grill and under equipment on cook line, behind prep tables and space behind walk in freezer. Walls is kitchen/warewashing area soiled
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 30, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 30, 2024 · Time Extended
May 30, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 3 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
Show 3 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 underneath microwave prep table 10 in corner under rack by dish machine 5 under prep table 11 next to rack near walk in cooler 1 next to walk in freezer Operator began sweeping and cleaning floors in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit May 29, 2024 · 6 rodent droppings in corner of bar by liquor storage 2 along wall in bar 6 under well/3 compartment sink in bar 3 near soda station and handwashing sink in kitchen 2 under flip top cooler in kitchen 1 by wheel of prep table by kitchen exit door 3 in broken cooler used as prep table 3 on floor behind dish machine 10 under rack across from dishwasher 2 on bottom shelf of prep table 4 under flat top grill 1 on bottom shelf of prep table by stove 3 on floor in front of walk in cooler 6 in corner next to walk in cooler 1 on window sill next to booth in back corner 3 in corner of dining room 2 on open window sill leading to party room 2 on window sill by stage Time Extended/Return visit May 30, 2024 · 1 along wall in bar area 1 under old cooler used as prep table 1 on floor underneath prep table carrying to go containers Manager discarded rodent droppings Time Extended Time Extended
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in walk in cooler and some in kitchen cracked Floors soiled with food debris behind grill and under equipment on cook line, behind prep tables and space behind walk in freezer. Walls is kitchen/warewashing area soiled
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended/Return visit May 30, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Observed microwave soiled interior Time Extended/Return visit May 30, 2024 · Microwave soiled. Operator cleaned and sanitized microwave. Time Extended Corrected On-Site
May 29, 2024■ Emergency Order Callback Not CompliedRoutine Inspection

A return visit while the kitchen was already shut. The problems had not been fixed, so the closure stayed in place. 4 violations recorded, 1 high priority.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 underneath microwave prep table 10 in corner under rack by dish machine 5 under prep table 11 next to rack near walk in cooler 1 next to walk in freezer Operator began sweeping and cleaning floors in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken/Return visit May 29, 2024 · 6 rodent droppings in corner of bar by liquor storage 2 along wall in bar 6 under well/3 compartment sink in bar 3 near soda station and handwashing sink in kitchen 2 under flip top cooler in kitchen 1 by wheel of prep table by kitchen exit door 3 in broken cooler used as prep table 3 on floor behind dish machine 10 under rack across from dishwasher 2 on bottom shelf of prep table 4 under flat top grill 1 on bottom shelf of prep table by stove 3 on floor in front of walk in cooler 6 in corner next to walk in cooler 1 on window sill next to booth in back corner 3 in corner of dining room 2 on open window sill leading to party room 2 on window sill by stage Time Extended
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4/Return visit May 29, 2024 · 1 dead roach under shelf by the walk in freezer. Employee removed dead roach at time of cal back Time Extended Corrected On-Site
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in walk in cooler and some in kitchen cracked Floors soiled with food debris behind grill and under equipment on cook line, behind prep tables and space behind walk in freezer. Walls is kitchen/warewashing area soiled
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Time Extended
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site/Return visit May 29, 2024 · Observed microwave soiled interior Time Extended
May 28, 2024■ Emergency order recommendedRoutine Inspection

Ordered shut on the spot. 4 violations recorded, 1 of them the tier the state says can make you ill. A reinspection is required before this kitchen may reopen.

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. 6 underneath microwave prep table 10 in corner under rack by dish machine 5 under prep table 11 next to rack near walk in cooler 1 next to walk in freezer Operator began sweeping and cleaning floors in kitchen.
High priority/35A-04-4/Corrective Action Taken
Dead roaches on premises. 2 dead roaches. Operator cleaned and sanitized area.
Basic/35A-03-4
Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Tiles in walk in cooler and some in kitchen cracked Floors soiled with food debris behind grill and under equipment on cook line, behind prep tables and space behind walk in freezer. Walls is kitchen/warewashing area soiled
Basic/36-17-5/Repeat Violation
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Microwave. Operator cleaned and sanitized.
Basic/22-08-4/Corrected On-Site
Oct 12, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection

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

1 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
Show 4 findings ▾
Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Raw shells eggs stored over ready to eat sauces in walk in cooler.
High priority/08A-05-6/Corrected On-Site
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl used for portioning in flour.
Basic/14-01-5/Corrected On-Site/Repeat Violation
Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Behind line equipment.
Basic/36-73-4
Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris.
Basic/22-08-4/Repeat Violation

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.