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LA LEGGENDA PIZZERIA

With 5 documented inspections, LA LEGGENDA PIZZERIA in MIAMI BEACH has achieved a 1.9/5 food safety rating. Recent inspections indicate some food safety concerns.

Last inspection: 1 months ago · 5 reports on file

224 Española Way
Miami Beach, Florida, 33139
Miami-Dade County County

Overall Food Safety Rating

★½☆☆☆ (1.9/5)
Based on 5 health inspection reports

All Inspection Reports

2/9/2026· 1mo ago

Visit ID: 13506302

Met Inspection Standards

2 high, 1 int, 2 basic

  • 21-04-4:Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. The cook removed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 31B-04-4:Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at the pizza station.
  • 12A-17-4:High Priority - Employee rubbed hands together for less than 10-15 seconds while washing hands. Observed at the pizza station.
  • 09-01-4: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**
  • 31A-11-4:Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a water filter on the hand washing sink at the bar.

8/27/2025· 6mo ago

Visit ID: 10924155

Met Inspection Standards

1 high, 3 int, 1 basic

  • 02D-01-5: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
  • 03A-02-5: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**
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
  • 31A-11-4: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
  • 41-17-4: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

2/26/2025· 1y ago

2 high, 2 basic

  • 36-34-5:Basic - Ceiling/ceiling tiles/vents soiled with accumulated food debris, grease, dust, or mold-like substance. Observed around the hood system.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the pizza station.
  • 22-41-4:High Priority - Dishmachine chlorine sanitizer not at proper minimum strength. Discontinue use of dishmachine for sanitizing and set up manual sanitization until dishmachine is repaired and sanitizing properly. Observed the dishwasher machine at 0.00 pons. The manager continued to prime it and run and it finally reached 100 Pom's. Corrected On-Site
  • 12A-13-4:High Priority - Employee handled soiled equipment or utensils and then handled clean equipment or utensils, without washing hands. Observed at the coffee station.

9/23/2024· 1y 5mo ago

1 high, 2 basic

  • 14-42-4:Basic - Hood filter missing from automatic fire suppression/exhaust system.
  • 21-12-4:Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses.
  • 12A-13-4: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.

7/13/2023· 2y 8mo ago

Visit ID: 8348074

Met Inspection Standards

4 int, 6 basic

  • 24-05-4:Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed at the front counter.
  • 24-08-4:Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Repeat Violation
  • 14-11-5:Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket torn at the pizza station. Repeat Violation
  • 31B-04-4: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**
  • 23-03-4:Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the hood filters soiled.
  • 16-46-4:Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning.
  • 11-27-4: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. Form provided via, The manager printed it. Corrected On-Site
  • 22-02-4:Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the cutting board on the preparation reach in cooler soiled.
  • 11-26-1: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
  • 41-17-4:Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. The chef labeled it. Corrected On-Site

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Contact Information

Google Rating

★★★★½ (4.7/5)
(2,910 reviews)

Price Level

$$

Opening Hours

Monday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
Tuesday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
Wednesday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
Thursday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
Friday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
Saturday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
Sunday:12:30 – 11:30 PM
✓ Currently Open

Features

✓ Restaurant

Restaurant Features

Serves Beer
Serves Wine
Lunch
Dinner
Takeout
Delivery
Dine-in
Wheelchair Accessible
Last Enriched At: 5/14/2025

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