Legacy Restaurant and Bar
Last inspected: Jan 14, 2026
52
Score
The health department has logged 15 inspections at Legacy Restaurant and Bar, the earliest from 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Jan 14, 2026. A high risk rating points to multiple serious findings at the most recent inspection.
Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to 10 violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Jacksonville facility scores 74, putting Legacy Restaurant and Bar on the weaker side. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
15
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
6
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 14, 2026
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed container of raw chicken stored on top of raw shrimp in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored above three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink near hookah station. **Repeat Violation**
31B-02-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed cutting board with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable stored at end of dish area. **Repeat Violation**
14-09-4
Basic - Floor tiles missing and/or in disrepair. Observed floor tiles in disrepair behind bar area.
36-17-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Observed excess ice build up in walk-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tongs hanging from handle of oven on cook line.
10-20-4
Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed rear exit with no self-closing mechanism.
35B-03-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed raw shrimp, raw lobster, and raw lamb chops thawing in three compartment sink at room temperature. Employee moved 2 out of 3 items to walk-in cooler and turned on water for remaining food items thawing. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
52
Aug 13, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; multiple raw food items with temperatures of 48-52F stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated they attempt to use ice to keep food items cold since reach in cooler isn't maintaining proper temperatures and were placed in reach in cooler 1.5 hours prior. Raw food items with temperatures of 62-68F stored on small table by kitchen entrance. Person in charge stated ice is used to regulate temperature and it is a batter station for fried food items. Ice bath used has ice with a 1 inch gap between ice and container. All food items returned to walk-in cooler. Raw fish items, raw chicken, raw pooled shell eggs (62-68F - Cold Holding) Raw fish, raw shrimp, raw beef, raw chicken (48-52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2025-08-13: At callback observed raw pooled eggs at temperatures of 51-53F at chicken batter station. Raw chicken items were removed from walk-in cooler recently and still below 41F. **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
86
Jul 31, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 4 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 20 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter with temperatures of 63F stored in steamer unit across from wing station. Steamer unit has no access to electricity and person in charge stated they pour boiling water in the unit to keep butter hot. Person in charge moved butter to flat top grill to reheat to minimum temperature of 165F or higher. Melted butter (63F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03B-01-6
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed container of bleach stored over three compartment sink next to clean containers. Employee removed chemical. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - 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 in walk-in freezer. Person in charge rearranged food items to proper storage levels. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-20-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; multiple raw food items with temperatures of 48-52F stored in reach in cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated they attempt to use ice to keep food items cold since reach in cooler isn't maintaining proper temperatures and were placed in reach in cooler 1.5 hours prior. Raw food items with temperatures of 62-68F stored on small table by kitchen entrance. Person in charge stated ice is used to regulate temperature and it is a batter station for fried food items. Ice bath used has ice with a 1 inch gap between ice and container. All food items returned to walk-in cooler. Raw fish items, raw chicken, raw pooled shell eggs (62-68F - Cold Holding) Raw fish, raw shrimp, raw beef, raw chicken (48-52F - Cold Holding) **Corrective Action Taken** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed mold like substance build up on soda nozzles on soda tower closest to bar area. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed metal scrub brush stored in hand wash sink by three compartment sink. Employee removed scrub. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with chemical inside stored over three compartment sink. Person in charge stated chemical was degreaser and labeled accordingly. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink behind bar.
31B-02-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed plastic bowl used for scooping in flour mix on cook line.
14-01-5
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed 2 unsecured CO2 tanks behind bar by three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation**
51-11-4
Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. Observed cardboard lining wire racks for dry goods near walk-in cooler.
14-05-4
Basic - Cold holding equipment not maintained in good repair. Do not store time/temperature control for safety food in this unit until the unit is repaired. Observed reach in cooler across from ovens person in charge states is in disrepair and unable to hold food items at proper temperatures.
14-74-7
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. Observed multiple cutting boards with grooves and no longer smooth and easily cleanable throughout kitchen area.
14-09-4
Basic - Duct tape used to repair nonfood-contact surface. Observed duct tape used to repair oven door across from reach in cooler on cook line.
14-71-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Observed excessively soiled floors behind bar area.
36-73-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed excessive grease build up on ground around grease receptacle.
33-20-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. Observed grease build up in oven across from reach in cooler.
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed soiled back plates around soda nozzles on soda tower near bar. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid. Observed both lids open in dumpster.
33-16-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed 3 unlabeled containers of white powdery substance stored on cook line.
02D-01-5
20
Apr 23, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 6, 2025
Routine - Food
2 major violations.
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Food Obtained from Approved Sources
FL-11
Toilet Rooms Maintained
FL-53
82
Feb 5, 2025
Routine - Food
4 critical violations. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 14 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw lamb stored over ready to eat cooked crawfish in walk-in cooler. Person in charge rearranged all food items to proper storage locations. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed one rodent dropping in small hallway next to walk-in cooler near wire rack containing dry food items. Person in charge cleaned and discarded. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed; raw chicken, raw lobster, and raw beef patties with temperatures of 47-50F stored in flip top cooler on cook line. Person in charge stated raw food items were placed in flip top cooler 30 mins prior. Person in charge added ice to all food items. Raw chicken, raw lobster, raw beef patties (47-50F - Cold Holding) **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed melted butter with temperature of 117F stored in steam table person in charge stated was currently not plugged in. Person in charge moved melted butter to flat top grill for reheating to minimum temperature of 165F. Melted butter (117F - Hot Holding) **Corrective Action Taken**
03B-01-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed nozzles and lever on soda tower at entrance to bar area soiled with mold like substance build up. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; wiping cloths stored in hand wash sink next to three compartment sink. Plastic wrap container stored on top of hand wash sink next to mop sink. Employee removed all items from hand wash sinks. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - 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 one employee hired more than 60 days prior with an expired food handler certification. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - 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 no employees with signed employee reporting agreements. **Warning**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed unlabeled spray bottle with purple liquid person in charge stated was a chemical.
41-17-4
Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured. Observed two CO2 tanks behind bar not secured.
51-11-4
Basic - Clean utensils or equipment stored in dirty drawer or rack. Observed multiple clean utensils in soiled container stored on clean storage rack across from office. Employee placed all utensils and container in three compartment sink. **Corrected On-Site**
24-06-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed issuing drain cover on drain in mop sink. **Repeat Violation**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed employee speaker stored on top shelf above prep table across from walk-in cooler. Person in charge removed speaker. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed container of flour stored on floor under prep table next to fryer station. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
26
Nov 4, 2024
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Nov 2, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50+ rodent droppings on floor in small dry storage area next to walk-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-11-02: At callback observed; 5 rodent droppings in hallway. 3 rodent droppings in small hallway next to walk-in cooler. **Admin Complaint**
35A-04-4
86
Nov 1, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed 50+ rodent droppings on floor in small dry storage area next to walk-in cooler in kitchen. **Warning**
35A-04-4
86
Oct 23, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: No change, operator states the grease trap will be replaced Monday **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-10-23: No change. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
95
Aug 29, 2024
Complaint Full
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-29: No change, operator states the grease trap will be replaced Monday **Time Extended**
33-20-4
95
Aug 28, 2024
Complaint Full
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on top of electrical panels in back hallway near exit of building. Observed three rodent droppings on shelf above bar area with liquor bottles. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed approximately 50 rodent droppings on floor and shelving at dry storage area to right of walk-in cooler. Person in charge cleaned and sanitized during inspection. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-04-4
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; two flying insects by three compartment sink. Two flying insects in hallway area by exit. Three flying insects in bar area under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed three flying insects in bar area. **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine live roaches in box of new dish ware with moisture on top. Person in charge discarded box in dumpster outside. Observed approximately ten roaches on floor after box was moved. Box was on rolling rack cart. Rolling rack cart was placed outside. Equipment was placed in three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned entire area at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No live roaches observed. **Time Extended**
35A-05-4
Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; used charcoal for hookahs discarded in hand wash sink in the hookah area next to bar. Multiple cleaning supplies and containers in hand wash sink behind bar. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed dish soap and pray bottle in hand wash sink at bar. **Time Extended**
31A-11-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen above walk-in cooler. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended**
36-36-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in storage room/office. Observed two dead roaches in dish machine area. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Observed two dead roaches at mop sink. Also, observed two dead flying insects on shelf in liquor storage in office. Person in charge discarded. **Admin Complaint** **Corrective Action Taken**
35A-03-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in mop sink. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Drain cover in sink, not on drain. **Time Extended**
29-18-4
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf above food items at prep station. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: Personal item on shelf above prep table. Person in charge removed. **Time Extended**
40-06-5
Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-08-28: No change. **Time Extended**
33-20-4
45
Aug 21, 2024
Complaint Full
6 critical violations. 5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 18 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed; two flying insects by three compartment sink. Two flying insects in hallway area by exit. Three flying insects in bar area under three compartment sink. **Repeat Violation** **Admin Complaint**
35A-02-6
High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Observed expired license, June 1, 2024. **Admin Complaint**
50-17-3
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw beef and raw chicken in walk-in cooler stored over pre cooked French fries and cooked crab legs. Person in charge moved and rearranged items for appropriate storage. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
08A-05-6
High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. Observed nine live roaches in box of new dish ware with moisture on top. Person in charge discarded box in dumpster outside. Observed approximately ten roaches on floor after box was moved. Box was on rolling rack cart. Rolling rack cart was placed outside. Equipment was placed in three compartment sink. Person in charge cleaned entire area at time of inspection. **Corrective Action Taken** **Admin Complaint**
35A-05-4
High Priority - Rodent activity present as evidenced by rodent droppings found. Observed five rodent droppings on top of electrical panels in back hallway near exit of building. Observed three rodent droppings on shelf above bar area with liquor bottles. **Warning**
35A-04-4
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed bottle of burn gel on top shelf above prep table. **Warning**
41-10-4
Intermediate - 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 person in charge unable to provide a written plan or materials in the event of vomit or diarrhea. **Warning**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed can slicer with debris build up. **Warning**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed; used charcoal for hookahs discarded in hand wash sink in the hookah area next to bar. Multiple cleaning supplies and containers in hand wash sink behind bar. **Warning**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed no paper towels at hand wash sink in women's restroom. Observed no paper towels or soap at hand wash sink behind bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Observed no consumer advisory on premises. Person in charge was provided and consumer advisory and displayed it on site. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
02B-02-5
Basic - Dead roaches on premises. Observed three dead roaches in storage room/office. Observed two dead roaches in dish machine area. **Warning**
35A-03-4
Basic - Drain cover(s) missing. Observed missing drain cover in mop sink. **Warning**
29-18-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed speaker on shelf above food items at prep station. **Warning**
40-06-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. Observed soda boxes in use stored on floor behind bar. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle. Observed grease build up on ground around grease receptacle. **Warning**
33-20-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed large bowl of raw lobster in water thawing with no running water. Employee moved raw lobster to walk-in cooler. **Warning**
06-01-5
Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in kitchen above walk-in cooler. **Warning**
36-36-4
17
May 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Live, small flying insects in kitchen, food preparation area, food storage area and/or bar area. Observed one flying insect in kitchen area.
35A-02-6
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. At hand wash station in kitchen, no paper towels. Operator supplied. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-02-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. Floor under hand wash station at bar area has build up.
36-73-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. In walk in cooler, container of butter on ground. Operator removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. In walk in freezer, ice build on ground under compressor unit. **Repeat Violation**
14-69-4
Basic - Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. At bar area, ice scooper handle in direct contact with ice. Operator lifted out of ice. **Corrected On-Site**
10-08-5
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. At bar area, to go containers not inverted. Operator inverted. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
25-06-4
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. At triple sink, container of raw lobster being thawed was not under running water. Operator turned on cold running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. In kitchen next to reach in cooler, sanitizer solution on ground. Operator removed from ground. **Corrected On-Site**
21-38-4
55
Feb 28, 2023
Food-Licensing Inspection
4 minor violations.
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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. In bulk flour container, plastic togo bowl used as scoop.
14-01-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer and/or walk-in freezer. Walk-in freezer has ice build up on floor under cooling unit.
14-69-4
Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. On cook Lina and at bar, styrofoam containers not inverted.
25-06-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Multiple bulk containers not labeled.
02D-01-5
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Legacy Restaurant and Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Legacy Restaurant and Bar on file is from Jan 14, 2026. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Legacy Restaurant and Bar?
Across the inspection record, “grease on the ground and/or pad around grease receptacle” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Legacy Restaurant and Bar.
How does Legacy Restaurant and Bar compare to other restaurants in Jacksonville?
Legacy Restaurant and Bar most recently scored 52 out of 100, which is lower than the Jacksonville average of 74.
Has Legacy Restaurant and Bar's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Legacy Restaurant and Bar have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Legacy Restaurant and Bar means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
How often is Legacy Restaurant and Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Legacy Restaurant and Bar is inspected around five times per year on average.
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