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LEGENDS BAR AND GRILL received a U, scoring 56 out of 100, in a Gwinnett County food-service inspection on Oct 21, 2026. The official report lists 13 findings. [1]
The report states: “Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control.” [2]
The inspector also observed a handwashing sink that had an empty food container located in the hand- washing sink. [3]
The report states: “(vi)(vii)(viii)Observed unwashed lettuce stored above washed ready to eat vegetables.” [4]
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Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026
Code .03(2)(a)-(n),(p)
Several risk factor violations were observed during today's inspection resulting in an unsatisfactory score as a result of an overall lack of active managerial control. It is the responsibility of the person in charge to ensure compliance with the food code by demonstrating active managerial control within their facility. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026Official report · Item 1-2A ↗
Observed a handwashing sink that had an empty food container located in the hand- washing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed the empty food container.
Code .06(2)(o)
Observed a handwashing sink that had an empty food container located in the hand- washing sink. A handwashing sink shall be maintained so that it is accessible at all times for employee use and not used for purposes other than handwashing. An automatic handwashing facility shall be used in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed the empty food container.Official report · Item 2-2D ↗
(vi)(vii)(viii)Observed unwashed lettuce stored above washed ready to eat vegetables. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged,…
Code .04(4)(c)1(i)(ii)(iii)(v)
(vi)(vii)(viii)Observed unwashed lettuce stored above washed ready to eat vegetables. Food shall be protected from cross contamination by: (i) Except as specified in paragraph (i)(IV) of below, separating raw animal foods during storage, preparation, holding, and display from: (I) Raw ready-to-eat food including other raw animal food such as fish for sushi or molluscan shellfish, or other raw ready-to-eat food such as fruits and vegetables, (P) and (II) Cooked ready-to-eat food; and (P) (III) Fruits and vegetables before they are washed; (P) (IV) Frozen, commercially processed and packaged raw animal food may be stored or displayed with or above frozen, commercially processed and packaged, ready-to-eat food. (ii) Except when combined as ingredients, separating types of raw animal foods from each other such as beef, fish, lamb, pork, and poultry during storage, preparation, holding, and display by: (I) Using separate equipment for each type, (P) or (II) Arranging each type of food in equipment so that cross contamination of one type with another is prevented, (P) and (III) Preparing each type of food at different times or in separate areas; (P) (iii) Cleaning and sanitizing equipment and utensils; (v) Cleaning hermetically sealed containers of food of visible soil before opening; (vi) Protecting food containers that are received packaged together in a case or overwrap from cuts when the case or overwrap is opened; (vii) Storing damaged, spoiled, or recalled food being held in the food service establishment separate from food, equipment, utensils, linens and single-service and single-use articles; or (viii) Separating fruits and vegetables, before they are washed from ready-to-eat food. Corrective Actions: Person in charge re-organized the walk in cooler so that unwashed items were now placed below washed items.Official report · Item 4-1A ↗
Observed bar glasses stored as clean glasses that had food debris and residue on the glass. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed the glass and re-washed all dirty glasses.
Code .05(7)(a)1
Observed bar glasses stored as clean glasses that had food debris and residue on the glass. Equipment food-contact surfaces and utensils shall be clean to sight and touch. (Pf) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed the glass and re-washed all dirty glasses.Official report · Item 4-2B ↗
Observed several TCS (Temperature control safety) items that were above the required temperature of 41 degrees or above. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge discarded all items. (Please see temperature log for specific temperatures)
Code .04(6)(f)
Observed several TCS (Temperature control safety) items that were above the required temperature of 41 degrees or above. Time/temperature control for safety food shall be maintained at 41°F (5°C) or below. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge discarded all items. (Please see temperature log for specific temperatures)Official report · Item 6-1A ↗
Observed a butane lighter stored on the prep table. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed the lighter and placed it in a separate area at the bottom of the storage rack.
Code .07(6)(c)
Observed a butane lighter stored on the prep table. Poisonous or toxic materials shall be stored so they cannot contaminate food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service and single-use articles by: 1. Separating the poisonous or toxic materials by spacing or partitioning; (P) and 2. Locating the poisonous or toxic materials in an area that is not above food, equipment, utensils, linens, and single-service or single-use articles. (P) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed the lighter and placed it in a separate area at the bottom of the storage rack.Official report · Item 8-2B ↗
Observed several food items in boxes stored in direct contact with the floor area in the walk in freezer. (Texas toast and potato fries.) Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge picked up all items and placed them on the storage rack in the walk in freezer.
Code .04(4)(q)
Observed several food items in boxes stored in direct contact with the floor area in the walk in freezer. (Texas toast and potato fries.) Food shall be protected from contamination by storing the food: 1) in a clean dry location; (C) 2) where it is not exposed to splash, dust, or other contamination; (C) and 3) at least 6 inches (15 cm) above the floor. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge picked up all items and placed them on the storage rack in the walk in freezer.Official report · Item 12A ↗
Observed a leak in the walk in freezer. The freezer is not in good repair and the leak is creating ice build up in the freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026
Code .05(6)(a)
Observed a leak in the walk in freezer. The freezer is not in good repair and the leak is creating ice build up in the freezer. Equipment shall be maintained in a state of repair and condition that meets the requirements specified under subsections .05(1) and .05(2) . (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026Official report · Item 15A ↗
Observed the exterior portion of metal containers being stored as clean containers, with old stickers and residue on the outside of the container. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed all stickers and placed all containers in the dish pit to be re-washed.
Code .05(7)(a)2,3
Observed the exterior portion of metal containers being stored as clean containers, with old stickers and residue on the outside of the container. The food-contact surfaces of cooking equipment and pans shall be kept free of encrusted grease deposits and other soil accumulations. (C) Corrective Actions: Person in charge removed all stickers and placed all containers in the dish pit to be re-washed.Official report · Item 15C ↗
Observed both hand washing sinks in the kitchen area that had leaks in the piping of the hand washing sink A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; (P) and maintained in good repair. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026
Code .06(2)(r)
Observed both hand washing sinks in the kitchen area that had leaks in the piping of the hand washing sink A plumbing system shall be repaired according to law; (P) and maintained in good repair. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026Official report · Item 16B ↗
Facility is in need of an overall deep/detailed cleaning (Floors, Walls and Ceiling) All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026
Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
Facility is in need of an overall deep/detailed cleaning (Floors, Walls and Ceiling) All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed several coved tiles that were in disrepair and were cracked and removed from the wall. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026.
Code .07(5)(a),(b)1,2,3
Observed several coved tiles that were in disrepair and were cracked and removed from the wall. All physical facilities shall be maintained in good repair and shall be cleaned as often as necessary to keep them clean and by methods that prevent contamination of food products. (C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026.Official report · Item 17C ↗
Observed live flies in the facility located by the mop sink and the three compartment sink. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Rule .07(6)(e),(m),(n); (Pf) and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026
Code .07(5)(k)
Observed live flies in the facility located by the mop sink and the three compartment sink. The presence of insects, rodents, and other pests shall be controlled to minimize their presence on the premises by: 1. Routinely inspecting incoming shipments of food and supplies; (C) 2. Routinely inspecting the premises for evidence of pests; (C) 3. Using methods, if pests are found, such as trapping devices or other means of pest control as specified under Rule .07(6)(e),(m),(n); (Pf) and 4. Eliminating harborage conditions.(C) Corrective Actions: Correct Violation by 10/31/2026Official report · Item 18 ↗
Correction and repeat labels quote the report. An absent label leaves correction status unknown; a deadline does not confirm a correction.
Gwinnett County · Oct 21, 2026
02 / Same facility ↗Official inspection historyAvailable records for this official facility
03 / How scoring works ↗Georgia’s food-service rulesScores and findings describe the dated inspection, not current operating conditions. A correction deadline does not establish whether an issue remained unresolved afterward.
Findings quote the official report captured . “Corrected on site” and “repeat” reflect explicit report markers. “COS” and “CA” in the inspector’s notes refer to corrections and corrective actions; an instruction to act is not proof that it was completed.
History links the same official facility ID within the issuing authority and may omit intervening inspections. Same-day results have no inferred sequence. Report excerpts follow source order, not a severity ranking.
This report comes from Gwinnett County. History includes only this authority’s exact facility ID.
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