LEGENDS TAVERN & GRILLE
1391 S MILITARY TRAIL, Deerfield Beach FL 33442 · 954-295-2572
Last inspected Jul 22, 2026 · 9 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections within 13 points of each other. Whatever this kitchen does, it does consistently.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects landing on dishwasher and surrounding areas. Approximately 1 small flying insect by beverage station. Approximately 1 small flying insect by bar.
★ Spotless◆ Clean streak● Perfect year✓ Never fined
Awarded on the inspection record alone. What they mean →
Disciplinary actions
1 case · $400
| Case | Violation date | Final order | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2--2020009812 | Feb 6, 2020 | Nov 30, 2020 | $400 |
Inspection history
9 visits, newest first
Jul 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate6 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 6 findingsThe state's own report →
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used as a scoop for batter.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents and tiles with heavy dust.
Employee with no beard guard/restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a beard guard
Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Employee engaged in food preparation not wearing a hair restraint.
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Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Metal pans being stacked wet.
Insect control device installed over food preparation area. Bug control device in kitchen by food area.
Dec 22, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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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. Dishwasher in kitchen chlorine sanitizer ppm at 0. Manager changed bucket and primed unit to 100 ppm
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Dust pan and brooms. Chef moved items
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Using a bowl instead of a scoop. Chef discarded bowl.
Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Ceiling vents dusty.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. A beverage cup on prep table. Chef removed cup.
Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. Avocados on cook line still with stickers not washed. Chef removed stickers and washed avocados before cutting.
Jul 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 3 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. Manager changed bucket and primed dish machine to 100 ppm
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels at handwashing sink at front bar, using napkins
Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Bowl being used instead of scoop. Chef discarded bowl and replaced with a scoop.
Dec 16, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Dusty ceiling vents in kitchen
Raw fruits/vegetables not washed prior to preparation. Avocados with stickers on them on the cook line. Chef removed from cook line removed stickers and washed avocados
Aug 5, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate1 Basic
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No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. No paper towels in men's restroom. Manager refilled paper towels
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.form email
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Sugar not labeled manager labeled sugar
May 21, 2024Call Back - Admin. complaint recommendedRoutine Inspection
Referred for a formal case, which can lead to a fine. 5 violations recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority1 Intermediate2 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packed over Ready to eat sauce and cooked pork. Observed raw beef over potatoe tots at reach-in freezer in the cook line. Advised operator to store tots over beef. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken cutlets at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in cooler across from fryer. All products not commercially packaged. Advised operator to store chicken underneath fish.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For sink and surface sanitizer. Per operator, used to wipe down food contact surfaces in kitchen.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Noticeable gap of the back dock exit door by managers office.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage rack at walk in cooler rusted
May 20, 2024Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 11 recorded, 6 high priority.
6 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed employee handle raw beef on the grill then proceeded to change gloves without washing hands. Advised employee to properly wash hands each time changing gloves.
Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed approximately 2 small flying insects landing on dishwasher and surrounding areas. Approximately 1 small flying insect by beverage station. Approximately 1 small flying insect by bar.
Raw animal food stored over or with ready-to-eat food in a freezer - not all products commercially packaged. Raw chicken not commercially packed over Ready to eat sauce and cooked pork. Observed raw beef over potatoe tots at reach-in freezer in the cook line. Advised operator to store tots over beef. Raw fish stored over cooked chicken cutlets at walk in cooler. Operator stored properly
Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw fish at reach in cooler across from fryer. All products not commercially packaged. Advised operator to store chicken underneath fish.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Flip top by grill:; cut tomatoes (46F - Cold Holding); caramelized onion (49F - Cold holding ); diced tomato salsa (46F - Cold holding); sliced cheese (56F - Cold Holding); Brie cheese (51F - Cold Holding); boiled egg (47F - Cold Holding) per operator items not prepared or portioned today. Per operator out temperature for approximately 30 minutes. Advised operator to place ice bags on products.
Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Chaffing fuel stored over glasses,salt and clean silverware at dry storage by office. Operator moved chemicals to proper location.
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. For sink and surface sanitizer. Per operator, used to wipe down food contact surfaces in kitchen.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine. Dish machine accumulation of food debris on top
Dishmachine not washing/rinsing properly. Must wash, rinse and sanitize all dishware, equipment and utensils in three-compartment sink until dishmachine is functioning properly. Dishwasher (Chlorine 0ppm) Advised operator to set up triple sink with chlorine sanitizer.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Noticeable gap of the back dock exit door by managers office.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Storage rack at walk in cooler rusted
Dec 4, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 4 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
2 High priority1 Intermediate1 Basic
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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. At 0 ppm Used a chlorine test kit and found no chlorine sanitizer residual in the dishwashing machine.Pic corrected by replacing empty bucket with full bucket, then priming to 100 ppm, dishwashing machine was repaired and working properly before inspection was completed. Pic has been reminded to use test kit to verify that dishwashing machine is sanitizing dishes.
Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. License expired less than sixty days
No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. No chlorine test strips
Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles.
Aug 21, 2023Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 2 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority0 Intermediate2 Basic
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Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed on cook line
Soiled dry wiping cloth in use. Operator moved to sanitizer bucket
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.