Legends Bar & Grill
522 GATEWAY AVE, Mauston, WI 53948 · Juneau County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Retail Food - Serving Meals)
- Inspected by
- Juneau County Health Department
- License / ID
- VELT-CE6PQZ
- Status
- Permitted
- Phone
- (608) 847-1990
- Official record
- Juneau County Health Department inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 4 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 4 | 0 |
| 2024 | 2 | 17 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
Inspections
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Jun 25, 2026 Routine · 2 priority, 2 core, 1 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE-FOODS
Employee observed handling ready-to eat foods with their bare hands.
Correction: Discard contaminated food; employees shall use single-use gloves or other suitable utensils when handling ready-to-eat foods.
Code 3-301.11 (B)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
REHEATING FOR HOT HOLDING
Chili and beef barley soup were improperly reheated
Correction: Adjust procedures and methods to properly reheat food. Reheat foods to at least 165°F. Unsafe food shall be discarded.
Code 3-403.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
Corrected on site
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on kitchen counter tops.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Corrected on site
FOOD CONTAMINATION - FOOD PREPARATION
Lettuce on top portion of prep table is subject to potential contamination - packaged buns stored onto of uncovered lettuce container.
Correction: Remove food from this location or provide alternate methods to protect food from contamination.
Code 3-305.14
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
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Jul 28, 2025 Re-inspection · No items found
No violations cited.
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Jun 25, 2025 Routine · 1 priority foundation, 3 core, 2 repeat
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided on menu.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER - POSTING OF CERTIFICATE
There is no approved or current food protection manager’s certificate posted in the food establishment.
Correction: Post current food protection manager certification in conspicuous view within the food establishment.
Code 12-201.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Berg 1 door cooler and Turbo Air 3 door freezer gaskets are starting to ware.
Correction: Repair or replace gaskets to good condition or replace equipment.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
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Aug 6, 2024 Re-inspection · 1 priority, 2 priority foundation, 4 core, 7 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Beer cheese dip is hot held at 78°F
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
THAWING
Gyro meat is being improperly thawed.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
Corrected on site
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
Handwashing sink used to thaw gyro meat during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE
Food Establishment does not have a required HACCP Plan for reduced oxygen packaging.
Correction: Submit HACCP Plan and variance if required to the Department for approval. Discontinue process until approved by the Department.
Code 1-106.11
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter. Sanitizer solution is at 0 ppm.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Various cooler and freezer gaskets are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair or replace gaskets on equipment to good condition.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
Corrected on site
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Jun 20, 2024 Routine · 2 priority, 4 priority foundation, 4 core, 4 repeat
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw hamburgers are stored above pre-cooked chicken and ready-to-eat foods in prep table.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
Corrected on site
TCS FOOD - HOT HOLDING
Beer cheese dip is hot held at 78°F
Correction: Maintain time/temperature control for safety food at or above 135°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (1)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
THAWING
Gyro meat is being improperly thawed.
Correction: Adjust procedures or methods to properly thaw foods.
Code 3-501.13 (A) - (D)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided on menu.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Repeat
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Inside of ice machine needs to be cleaned more frequently.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
USING A HANDWASHING SINK - HANDWASHING ONLY
Handwashing sink used to thaw gyro meat during inspection and is unavailable for proper handwashing.
Correction: Keep handwashing sink free of obstructions at all times to allow for frequent handwashing.
Code 5-205.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
HACCP PLAN - NOT IN PLACE
Food Establishment does not have a required HACCP Plan for reduced oxygen packaging.
Correction: Submit HACCP Plan and variance if required to the Department for approval. Discontinue process until approved by the Department.
Code 1-106.11
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Not serious
Core
OPEN DRINK CONTAINER
Drinking cup without cover was observed in food preparation area.
Correction: Provide approved beverage container with cover in food preparation area.
Code 2-401.11 (B)
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Not serious
Core
WIPING CLOTHS - USE LIMITATION - CLOTHS FOR WIPING COUNTERS STORED IN SANITIZER
Wiping cloth used for wiping surfaces stored on counter. Sanitizer solution is at 0 ppm.
Correction: Cloths used for wiping counters and equipment shall be stored in a sanitizing solution in between uses.
Code 3-304.14 (B) (1)
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Not serious
Core
Repeat
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Various cooler and freezer gaskets are not maintained in good repair.
Correction: Repair or replace gaskets on equipment to good condition.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Repeat
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Jun 6, 2023 Routine · 2 priority, 3 priority foundation, 3 core
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Serious
Priority
PACKAGED AND UNPACKAGED FOOD - RAW OVER RTE-FOODS
Raw ground beef stored above ready-to-eat foods.
Correction: Reorganize food storage so that ready-to-eat foods are stored above raw animal food and raw vegetables. Discard ready-to-eat foods that show evidence of contamination.
Code 3-302.11 (A) (1)
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Serious
Priority
TCS FOOD - COLD HOLDING
Salad bar 3 door cooler is cold holding above 41°F.
Correction: Maintain cold time/temperature control for safety food at or below 41°F. Discard unsafe food items.
Code 3-501.16 (A) (2) AND (B)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROPER COOLING METHODS - CRITERIA
Improper cooling methods are observed for mac and cheese and bbq.
Correction: Adjust methods or procedures to facilitate cooling as described in 3-501.15.
Code 3-501.15 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
CONSUMER ADVISORY - PROVIDED
No consumer advisory provided on menu.
Correction: Provide a consumer advisory for animal foods served in a raw or undercooked condition.
Code 3-603.11 (A)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
FOOD CONTACT SURFACES - SOILED
Ice machine needs to be cleaned on a more frequent basis to prevent build-up.
Correction: Maintain food contact surfaces in a clean condition.
Code 4-601.11 (A)
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Not serious
Core
FOOD CONTAMINATION PREVENTED FROM PREMISE - OFF THE FLOOR
Box of bread is stored on the floor of the walk-in cooler.
Correction: Store all food items 6 inches above the floor.
Code 3-305.11 (A) (3)
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Not serious
Core
THERMOMETERS - FUNCTIONALITY - INTEGRAL OR PERMANENTLY AFFIXED MEASURING DEVICE
Salad bar 3 door cooler is not equipped with an integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Correction: Provide a integral or permanently affixed temperature measuring device.
Code 4-204.112 (B)
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Not serious
Core
EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS - GOOD REPAIR
Gaskets on kitchen Berg cooler and Atosa freezer are no longer in good repair.
Correction: Repair or replace to good condition.
Code 4-501.11 (A)
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Serious
Priority
Source: Juneau County Health Department. History last read Oct 11, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.