The Legends
Last inspected: Nov 12, 2025
74
Score
Across the available record, The Legends has three inspections on file, the first dated 2024. The most recent report on file is from Nov 12, 2025. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
“Adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Compared to other Columbus restaurants (averaging 94), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 12, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler placed in front of handwashing sink located in main kitchen. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Employee moved reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink located in main kitchen lacking hand drying provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with hand drying provision. Person in charge place paper towels at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of egg rolls located in reach-in freezer stored un covered. Observed packages of sliced turkey and hot dogs located in reach-in cooler stored open. 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. Employee properly covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sign missing in both restrooms. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Employee placed handwashing sign in both restrooms.
74
Feb 11, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
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2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink located in main kitchen lacking hand drying provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with hand drying provision. Person in charge place paper towels at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler placed in front of handwashing sink located in main kitchen. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Employee moved reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of egg rolls located in reach-in freezer stored un covered. Observed packages of sliced turkey and hot dogs located in reach-in cooler stored open. 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. Employee properly covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sign missing in both restrooms. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Employee placed handwashing sign in both restrooms.
74
Mar 12, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations. 4 corrected on site.
View 4 violations
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sink located in main kitchen lacking hand drying provision. Each handwashing sink or group of adjacent handwashing sinks shall be provided with hand drying provision. Person in charge place paper towels at handwashing sink.
511-6-1.07(3)(b)
2-2D - adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed reach-in cooler placed in front of handwashing sink located in main kitchen. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use. Employee moved reach-in cooler.
511-6-1.06(2)(o)
13A - posted: permit/inspection/choking poster/handwashing
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed handwashing sign missing in both restrooms. A sign or poster that notifies food employees to wash their hands shall be provided at all handwashing sinks used by food employees and shall be clearly visible to food employees. Employee placed handwashing sign in both restrooms.
4-2A - food stored covered
(corrected on site)
Inspector notes: Observed box of egg rolls located in reach-in freezer stored un covered. Observed packages of sliced turkey and hot dogs located in reach-in cooler stored open. 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. Employee properly covered food items.
511-6-1.04(4)(c)
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Legends last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Legends on file is from Nov 12, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Legends?
Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing facilities supplied & accessible” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at The Legends.
How does The Legends compare to other restaurants in Columbus?
The Legends most recently scored 74 out of 100, which is lower than the Columbus average of 94.
Has The Legends' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Legends have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at The Legends 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 The Legends inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, The Legends is inspected around two times per year on average.
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