Legends Cafe
Last inspected: Feb 19, 2026
55
Score
Legends Cafe appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2022. The most recent report on file is from Feb 19, 2026. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” comes up most often, recorded six times in the inspection record.
That's lower than the typical Fruitland Park restaurant, which scores around 80. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
2
Major latest
8
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 19, 2026
Routine - Food
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -At rear bar.
31B-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By rear exit door of kitchen. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
31A-09-4
Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Blue cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
14-09-4
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -Employee backpack stored by clean utensils. **Repeat Violation**
40-06-5
Basic - Equipment or utensils not designed or constructed in a durable manner. -Spatulas with tinfoil around handles. Operator threw away. **Corrected On-Site**
14-10-4
Basic - Food-contact surface not smooth and easily cleanable. -Sponge used as salt applicator at bar. Manager discarded sponge. **Corrected On-Site**
14-13-4
Basic - In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses. -Stored directly on top of ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**
10-12-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Employee bathroom. **Repeat Violation**
31B-04-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in prep cooler by fryers.
22-16-4
Basic - Silverware/utensils stored upright with the food-contact surface up.
24-18-4
55
Aug 28, 2025
Routine - Food
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. -Pico 47f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill.
03A-02-5
High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Cleaner stored on prep table. **Corrected On-Site**
41-10-4
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw chorizo over cut tomato. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By warewash. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - In-use utensil not stored on a clean portion of food preparation or cooking equipment. -Chip scoop. Manager placed in clean tray. **Corrected On-Site**
10-02-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. -Employee bathroom.
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Under flat grill.
23-03-4
Basic - Unwashed fruits/vegetables stored with ready-to-eat food. -Unwashed avocados over queso. **Corrected On-Site**
08B-17-4
45
Jun 25, 2025
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
35B-01-4
95
Oct 28, 2024
Food-Licensing Inspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Side exit door.
35B-01-4
95
Dec 7, 2023
Routine - Food
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -By fryers.
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil.
08B-38-4
Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Below mop sink.
36-24-5
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -On pizza oven.
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Above fryers.
36-27-5
70
Mar 7, 2023
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw fish and chicken breast over sauces in cooler across from fryers.
08A-05-6
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Can opener blade. -Slicer blade guard. -Mixer head. **Repeat Violation**
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -In warewash. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-09-4
Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -Above dish machine. **Repeat Violation**
36-34-5
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. -On prep cooler cutting board. **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. -Cooks.
13-03-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. **Repeat Violation**
35B-01-4
Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under pizza oven.
36-73-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Fan by fryers. -Shelving. -Sauce shelves across from pizza oven. -Above pizza oven. -Handsinks. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
Basic - Single-service articles improperly stored. -Paper towels on floor at kitchen entrance.
25-05-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -Behind three compartment sink. -Behind prep cooler. -Throughout. **Repeat Violation**
36-27-5
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Cooking oil by handsink. **Repeat Violation**
08B-38-4
43
Sep 15, 2022
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Chicken 55f. Less than 4 hours. Advised to rapid chill. Manager placed in freezer. **Corrective Action Taken** **Warning**
03A-02-5
High Priority - 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. 0 ppm. Operator refilled. Rechecked at Chl 50 ppm. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-41-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -White cutting board by dough mixer. -Can opener blade. -Mixer head. **Corrected On-Site** **Warning**
22-02-4
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. **Warning**
53B-01-5
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. -In warewash. **Warning**
31B-03-4
Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Above steam tables nearest to dish machine. **Warning**
36-34-5
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Rear exit door. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
35B-01-4
Basic - Food stored on floor. -Bags of flour. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
08B-38-4
Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Microwave. **Warning**
22-08-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Top of pizza oven. **Warning**
23-03-4
Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By dough mixer. -In warewash. -By flat grill. **Repeat Violation** **Warning**
36-27-5
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Legends Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Legends Cafe on file is from Feb 19, 2026. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Legends Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Legends Cafe.
How does Legends Cafe compare to other restaurants in Fruitland Park?
Legends Cafe most recently scored 55 out of 100, which is lower than the Fruitland Park average of 80.
Has Legends Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Legends Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Legends Cafe means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Legends Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Legends Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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