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LEGENDS CAFE

LEGENDS CAFE maintains a 2.2/5 food safety rating based on 7 health department inspections in FRUITLAND PARK. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

1339 East Fletcher Avenue
Tampa, Florida, 33612
Hillsborough County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★★☆☆☆ (2.2/5)
Based on 7 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

Inspection Date: 9/18/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10877570

  • 14-05-4:Basic - Cardboard used to line food-contact shelves. -In walk in cooler.
  • 14-09-4:Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable. -Cracked cutting board.
  • 13-03-4:Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. -Mixer head.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Aluminum shield at back of buffet table. -Under wing sauce station. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
  • 36-30-4:Basic - Wall not smooth, nonabsorbent and easily cleanable in food preparation, food storage, warewashing areas or bathroom. -Bottom of wall at kitchen entrance.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -To right of fryers. -Warewash.
  • 08A-05-6:High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. -Raw beef over sauces. Corrected On-Site
  • 41-10-4:High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. -Windex over clean pitchers at bar. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-02-4:Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. -Warewash hand sink.
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottles by bar. Corrected On-Site

Inspection Date: 4/8/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10808841

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Beer keg cooler at front bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -Hot water in bar area bathroom loses pressure after about 10 seconds. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-08: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/28/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 10802284

  • 36-36-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over fryers. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-34-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In front prep kitchen. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-24-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Behind mop sink. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar container at bar. -Exterior of sauce containers. -Exterior of bulk containers in rear prep. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-16-4:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Beer keg cooler at front bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 36-27-5:Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By steam tables. -In warewash. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - - From initial inspection : 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. -Bar 0 ppm. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: Bar 0 ppm. Operator had fixed, now not sanitizing. **Time Extended**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough mixer. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -Hot water in bar area bathroom loses pressure after about 10 seconds. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2025-03-28: **Time Extended**

Inspection Date: 3/19/2025

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8840388

  • 36-36-4:Basic - Ceiling tile missing. -Over fryers. Warning
  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. -In front prep kitchen. Warning
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -Behind mop sink. Warning
  • 22-08-4:Basic - Interior of oven/microwave has accumulation of black substance/grease/food debris. -Oven. Warning
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of sugar container at bar. -Exterior of sauce containers. -Exterior of bulk containers in rear prep. Warning
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Beer keg cooler at front bar. Warning
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -By steam tables. -In warewash. Warning
  • 22-41-4: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. -Bar 0 ppm. Warning
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Dough mixer. Warning
  • 27-19-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink does not have enough water pressure to properly wash hands. -Hot water in bar area bathroom loses pressure after about 10 seconds. Warning
  • 53A-01-7:Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Warning
  • 53A-05-6:Intermediate - No currently certified food service manager on duty with four or more employees engaged in food preparation/handling. A list of accredited food manager certification examination providers can be found at http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/food-lodging/food-manager/ Warning
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. -Purple spray bottle at bar wait station. Warning

Inspection Date: 7/25/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8790371

  • 16-21-4:Basic - Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
  • 12B-07-4:Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Corrected On-Site
  • 35B-01-4:Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. -Rear exit door.
  • 36-73-4:Basic - Floor soiled/has accumulation of debris. -Under fryers.
  • 36-24-5:Basic - Hole in or other damage to wall. -In kitchen.
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. -Exterior of bulk containers. -Reach in freezer gaskets. -Interior of fryer cabinets.
  • 22-16-4:Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. -Standing water in beer keg cooler at small bar. -Around top edge of beer mug chest freezer. -Reach in prep cooler shelves. -Sandwich prep cooler, interior and exterior.
  • 36-27-5:Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. -In warewash.
  • 50-17-3:High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. Admin Complaint
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. -Slicer blade guard. -Mixer head.
  • 31A-09-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. -By trash can in kitchen.
  • 53B-13-5:Intermediate - Proof of required state approved employee training not available for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233.

Inspection Date: 2/19/2024

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8579962

  • N/A:No Violations Were Observed

Inspection Date: 12/21/2023

Inspection #: Visit ID: 8560764

  • 08B-38-4:Basic - Food stored on floor. Cooking oil. Warning
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Rear handsink. Warning
  • 50-08-7:High Priority - Establishment operating without a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants. Operator must obtain a public food service license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants within 60 days. Submit a license application and payment to DBPR/Bureau of Central Intake Unit, 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-0783. To apply online or obtain an application for license visit http://www.myfloridalicense.com/DBPR/hotels-restaurants/ Warning
  • 51-16-7:Intermediate - No plan review submitted and approved - renovations were made or are in progress. Must submit plans and plan review application to DBPR H and R Plan Review office located at 2601 Blair Stone Rd., Tallahassee, FL 32399-1011. Plans must be submitted AND approved within 60 days. The direct link to the Plan Review page is https://www2.myfloridalicense.com/hotels-restaurants/licensing/plan-review/. Bar added on each side of restaurant. Complete remodel of layout. Warning
  • 31B-03-4:Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Rear handsink. Warning