La Leggenda Pizzeria
Last inspected: Feb 9, 2026
61
Score
Across the available record, La Leggenda Pizzeria has six inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 9, 2026. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around five violations each.
“Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average sits at 69, which La Leggenda Pizzeria's 61 doesn't quite reach. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
6
Inspections
2
Critical latest
1
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 9, 2026
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed at the pizza station.
12A-17-4
High Priority - Employee touching ready-to-eat food with their bare hands - food was not being heated as a sole ingredient to 145 degrees F or immediately added to other ingredients to be cooked/heated to the minimum required temperature to allow bare hand contact. Establishment has no approved Alternative Operating Procedure. On the server picked up and broke some fresh basil and added it to a cooked pizza. I had her remove it. **Corrective Action Taken**
09-01-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter on the hand washing sink at the bar.
31A-11-4
Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. **Corrected On-Site**
21-04-4
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the pizza station.
31B-04-4
61
Aug 27, 2025
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 5 violations
High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed mozzarella cheese (55F) in the preparation reach in cooler. As per the cook she just put it there approximately 30 minutes ago. The cook put inside a cooler to cool down. **Corrective Action Taken**
03A-02-5
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
22-02-4
Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed ice melting in the sink and a water bottle being refilled in the sink at the drink station. The manager removed the bottle and the ice melted. **Corrected On-Site**
31A-11-4
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle containing a blue liquid not labeled. The manager labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles not labeled. The manager labeled the bottles. **Corrected On-Site**
02D-01-5
61
Feb 26, 2025
Routine - Food
2 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food Received at Proper Temperature
FL-12
Proper Hot and Cold Holding Temperatures
FL-21
Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized
FL-22
Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place
FL-36
67
Sep 23, 2024
Routine - Food
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed the dish washer touch dirty dishes and then touched clean dishes without washing his hands.
12A-13-4
Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
21-12-4
Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
14-42-4
78
Jul 13, 2023
Routine - Food
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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. Form provided via, The manager printed it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-27-4
Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler soiled.
22-02-4
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. Form provided via email. The manager printed it and had everyone sign it. **Corrected On-Site**
11-26-1
Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The chef labeled it. **Corrected On-Site**
41-17-4
Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the front counter.
24-05-4
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. **Repeat Violation**
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the pizza station. **Repeat Violation**
14-11-5
Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the pizza station. Sign provided via email. **Corrective Action Taken**
31B-04-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
23-03-4
Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
16-46-4
50
Dec 1, 2022
Routine - Food
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.
24-08-4
Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the pizza area.
14-11-5
Basic - Ice buildup in reach-in freezer.
14-69-4
Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled at the pizza area. **Repeat Violation**
23-03-4
82
Frequently Asked Questions
When was La Leggenda Pizzeria last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at La Leggenda Pizzeria on file is from Feb 9, 2026. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at La Leggenda Pizzeria?
Across the inspection record, “handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at La Leggenda Pizzeria.
How does La Leggenda Pizzeria compare to other restaurants in Miami Beach?
La Leggenda Pizzeria most recently scored 61 out of 100, which is lower than the Miami Beach average of 69.
Has La Leggenda Pizzeria's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at La Leggenda Pizzeria have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at La Leggenda Pizzeria means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is La Leggenda Pizzeria inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, La Leggenda Pizzeria is inspected around two times per year on average.
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