Legacy BBQ

2443 Us Hwy 301 N Ste C, Ellenton, FL 34222

American

Last inspected: Aug 7, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Legacy BBQ appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2024. On Aug 7, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

“Ceiling tile missing” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Ellenton sits at 78, putting Legacy BBQ on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Aug 7, 2025

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed deli container used as a scoop and left in rub container. Manager removed. **Corrected On-Site**

14-01-5

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed three missing ceiling tiles in rear kitchen area. **Repeat Violation**

36-36-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed current license not posted.

50-09-4

Basic - Single-service articles not stored inverted or protected from contamination. Observed coffee filters out of plastic and not inverted. Manager put in bag. **Corrected On-Site**

25-06-4

Apr 2, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2025-04-02: Observed some employees with no written plan in place. **Time Extended**

11-26-1

Jan 28, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 6 violations

High Priority - Vacuum breaker missing at hose bibb or on fitting/splitter added to hose bibb. Observed no vacumn breaker on Y fitting. **Warning**

29-34-4

Intermediate - Establishment has no written procedures for employees to follow in response to a vomiting or diarrheal event where the vomit or diarrhea is discharged onto surfaces in the establishment. Observed no written plan on site. **Warning**

11-27-4

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. Observed no proof of food training in place. All new employees have 60 days to obtain certification. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - No proof provided that food employees are informed of their responsibility to report to the person in charge information about their health and activities related to foodborne illnesses. Observed some employees with no written plan. **Warning**

11-26-1

Basic - Ceiling tile missing. Observed ceiling tiles above hood vent missing. Observed missing ceiling tile in smoker room. **Warning**

36-36-4

Basic - Outer openings not protected with self-closing doors. Observed no self closer on exterior kitchen door. **Warning**

35B-03-4

Sep 23, 2024

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

May 22, 2024

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Legacy BBQ last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Legacy BBQ on file is from Aug 7, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Legacy BBQ?

Across the inspection record, “ceiling tile missing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Legacy BBQ.

How does Legacy BBQ compare to other restaurants in Ellenton?

Legacy BBQ most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Ellenton average of 78.

Has Legacy BBQ's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Legacy BBQ have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Legacy BBQ means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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