Hott Legg'z
Last inspected: Oct 8, 2025
90
Score
Inspectors have visited Hott Legg'z nine times, with records going back to 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 8, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.
Across the inspection history, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
The city-wide average for Fort Lauderdale sits at 80, putting Hott Legg'z on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
9
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
1
Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 8, 2025
Routine - Food
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
90
Jul 21, 2025
Routine - Food
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels
FL-14
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
82
Feb 27, 2025
Routine - Food
No violations found.
100
Feb 10, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
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High Priority - Roach activity present as evidenced by live roaches found. -1 live roach on shelf by spices at prep table. Operator exterminated, cleaned and sanitized the area.
35A-05-4
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -Prep area; soufflé cup in bulk sugar. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Kitchen prep area; frozen chicken and shrimp thawing under no temperature control or running water. Operator placed into walk in cooler to thaw. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
06-01-5
78
Sep 25, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
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High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food, other than whole meat roast, hot held at less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. -Cookline Grill top Butter 125F (Hot Holding) for 1hr, operator reheated, Butter 140F. **Corrected On-Site**
03B-01-6
Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. -employee jacket stored on top of food processor next to reach in freezer storing food equipment, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
40-06-5
Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. -Prep area; frozen raw chicken thawing under no temperature control less than 30 minutes operator moved to thaw under running water. **Corrected On-Site**
06-01-5
Basic - Mold-like substance in the interior of soda gun beverage dispenser nozzle reservoir at bar area.Operator cleaned and sanitized. **Corrected On-Site**
22-20-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. -bowl used as scoop in container of noodles in drawer under burner at cook line, operator removed. **Corrected On-Site**
14-01-5
70
May 1, 2024
Complaint Full
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. At bar, spray bottle containing sanitizer not labeled. Operator labeled
41-17-4
Basic - Open dumpster lid.
33-16-4
86
Feb 19, 2024
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 9 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Cookline - flip top - smoked salmon (50F); cooked wings (48-50F). Per operator items placed in unit approximately 3 hours ago. Per operator, drawer may have been left open. Operator moved items to walk in to quick chill. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Walk in cooler - Raw gator stored over ready to eat lemon/lime and sauces. Prep area reach in - raw beef stored over ready to eat buns. Operator stored all items properly. **Corrected On-Site**
08A-05-6
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. Provided handout to operator. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. 1 bar soda gun and both holsters.
22-02-4
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/ CFM arrived during inspection. **Corrected On-Site**
53A-05-6
Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Cookline. Operator replaced. **Corrected On-Site**
31B-03-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. One bottle at bar. Operator labeled. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
41-17-4
Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Back hall door.
35B-01-4
Basic - Reach-in cooler interior/shelves have accumulation of soil residues. Cookline flip top.
22-16-4
41
Jan 26, 2023
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible
FL-10
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Food in Good Condition, Safe, and Unadulterated
FL-13
Approved Thawing Methods Used
FL-31
Proper Sanitizer Contact Time and Concentration
FL-33
Wiping Cloths Properly Used and Stored
FL-41
Food and Non-Food Contact Surfaces Designed and Constructed
FL-50
67
Nov 16, 2022
Routine - Food
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Intermediate - Handwash sink at cook line used for purposes other than handwashing- cup stored inside sink. Operator removed **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Basic - Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Red Bull on prep table at cook line; Employee removed **Corrected On-Site**
12B-07-4
Basic - Food stored on floor- sales of chicken on the floor at cook line Operator stored properly **Corrected On-Site**
08B-38-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Flour container not labeled; Operator labeled during inspection **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food- to dispense flour and rice Operator removed **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**
14-01-5
74
Frequently Asked Questions
When was Hott Legg'z last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Hott Legg'z on file is from Oct 8, 2025. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Hott Legg'z?
Across the inspection record, “bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Hott Legg'z.
How does Hott Legg'z compare to other restaurants in Fort Lauderdale?
Hott Legg'z most recently scored 90 out of 100, which is higher than the Fort Lauderdale average of 80.
Has Hott Legg'z's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Hott Legg'z have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Hott Legg'z means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Hott Legg'z inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Hott Legg'z is inspected around three times per year on average.
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