Stoney River Legendary Steaks
Last inspected: Mar 27, 2026
90
Score
Going back to 2024, Stoney River Legendary Steaks has four inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 27, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food separated and protected”, which has been cited two times.
Stoney River Legendary Steaks scores about where you'd expect for a Duluth restaurant. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 27, 2026
Routine
2 minor violations. 2 corrected on site.
View 2 violations
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed an employee in a microwave on the grill prep line. PIC gave the food to the employee to eat in the designated area.
511-6-1.07(4)(b)
14A - in-use utensils: properly stored
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed knives stored between the cutting board and the fridge. PIC moved the knives to the dish pit.
511-6-1.04(4)(k)
90
Mar 19, 2026
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations. 3 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
6-1C - proper cooling time and temperature
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed steaks cooling in the reach in fridge on the grill prep line outside of the cooling curb. EHS had PIC move the steak back to walk in cooler.
511-6-1.04(6)(d)
4-1A - food separated and protected
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a tuna filet sitting on top of shrimp in a reach in cooler. PIC discarded the fish and shrimp.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
12A - contamination prevented during food preparation, storage, display
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed boxes of food stored on the floor of the walk in freezer. PIC moved the boxes off of the floor.
511-6-1.04(4)(q)
17D - adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed a light bulb under the hood without a shield. PIC will contact their vendor to provide a shield for this light bulb to prevent contamination.
511-6-1.07(2)(i)
67
Sep 9, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
17C - physical facilities installed, maintained, and clean
Inspector notes: Clean your A/C grate in walk in cooler. It is dirty and dusty
95
Aug 29, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 7 violations
6-1A - proper cold holding temperatures
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed several TCS food items that were above 41 F on the grill prep line. Except during preparation, cooking, or cooling, or when time is used as the public health control, time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below or 135°F (57°C) or above, except that roasts cooked to a temperature and for a time specified in subsection (5)(a)2 of this Rule and reheated using the same temperature and time conditions as cooking may be held at a temperature of 130°F (54°C) or above. P PIC will place any food that has been prepared in the last two hours in ice baths.
511-6-1.04(6)(f)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed only chlorine test strips for the 3C sink. Concentration of the sanitizing solution shall be accurately determined by using a test kit or other device. Pf. PIC will acquire quats test strips.
511-6-1.05(6)(p)
12D - washing fruits and vegetables
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed potatoes being washed in the 3C sink when there were service available for that use. 1. Except as specified in paragraphs (g)2 and 3 of this subsection and except for whole, raw fruits and vegetables that are intended for washing by the consumer before consumption, raw fruits and vegetables shall be thoroughly washed in water, in a sink designated for that purpose only, to remove soil and other contaminants before being cut, combined with other ingredients, cooked, served, or offered for human consumption in ready-to-eat form. PIC will dispose of the potato in the 3C sink.
511-6-1.04(4)(g)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed a black mold like substance on the ceiling of the ice machine bin and on the nozzle of the drink gun at the bar. 5. Except when dry cleaning methods are used as specified under subsection (7)(e) of this Rule, surfaces of utensils and equipment contacting food that is not time/temperature control for safety food shall be cleaned: (i) At any time when contamination may have occurred; (ii) At least every 24 hours for iced tea dispensers including nozzles and consumer self-service utensils such as tongs, scoops, or ladles; (iii) Before restocking consumer self-service equipment and utensils such as condiment dispensers and display containers; and (iv) In equipment such as ice bins and beverage dispensing nozzles and enclosed components of equipment such as ice makers, cooking oil s...
511-6-1.05(7)(b)
4-2B - food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed several cutting boards that had heavy scoring with a black mold like substance in the gashes. 1. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. Pf. PIC will discard and replace these cutting boards.
511-6-1.05(7)(a)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed uncovered limes at drink station. (iv) Except as specified under paragraph 2. of this subsection and when cooling as specified in DPH Rule 511-6-1-.04(6)(e)2.(ii), storing the food in packages, covered containers, or wrappings, except for loosely covered or uncovered containers in which food is being cooled if protected from overhead contamination; PIC had the limes covered.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
15B - warewashing facilities: installed, maintained, used; test strips
Inspector notes: Observed a broken gauge for the dishwasher. A warewashing machine shall be equipped with a temperature measuring device that indicates the temperature of the water: 1. In each wash and rinse tank; Pf and 2. As the water enters the hot water sanitizing final rinse manifold or in the chemical sanitizing solution tank. Pf PIC will contact their vendor to service the dishwasher.
511-6-1.05(2)(y)
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Stoney River Legendary Steaks last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Stoney River Legendary Steaks on file is from Mar 27, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Stoney River Legendary Steaks?
Across the inspection record, “food separated and protected” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Stoney River Legendary Steaks.
How does Stoney River Legendary Steaks compare to other restaurants in Duluth?
Stoney River Legendary Steaks most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is about the same as the Duluth average of 92.
Has Stoney River Legendary Steaks' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Stoney River Legendary Steaks have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Stoney River Legendary Steaks means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Stoney River Legendary Steaks inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Stoney River Legendary Steaks is inspected around three times per year on average.
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