LEONARDO CUCINA ITALIANA E PIZZERIA
1223 LINCOLN RD, Miami Beach FL 33139 · 7863020103
Last inspected Jul 30, 2026 · 8 visits since August 2023
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5 inspections, swinging between A and C. Consistency is the problem here, not any single visit.
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 email.
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Inspection history
8 visits, newest first
Jul 30, 2026Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 7 recorded, 2 high priority.
2 High priority4 Intermediate1 Basic
What the inspector wrote — 7 findingsThe state's own report →
Employee began working with food, handling clean equipment or utensils, or touching unwrapped single-service items without first washing hands.
Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed cheese (50F - Cold Holding); ham (50F - Cold Holding) in the walk in cooler. The cook told me he put in the walk in cooler approximately 3 hours ago. He moved the food to another cooler.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed a round tray table ten and other items stacked on top of the hand washing sink at the front counter. Observed the hand sink by the dish machine is covered with equipment.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed tomato sauce in the sink by the pizza oven.
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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 Stefanie has been working for approximately 3 years with no food handlers certification.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the pizza station.
Ice buildup in the walk-in cooler.
Jan 22, 2026Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 6 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority3 Intermediate3 Basic
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Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a shopping bag in the hand washing sink at the front couter. The owner removed it.
Menu does not identify which items contain raw or undercooked animal foods covered by the consumer advisory. Observed carpaccio di manzo and salmon and Avacado on the menu. As per the owner they are served raw. The owner put asterisks next to the items on the menus.
Raw/undercooked animal food offered and establishment has no written consumer advisory. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided.
Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed. Observed the license being displayed expired on 10-01-2025.
Ice buildup in reach-in cooler.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Aug 7, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 17 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority6 Intermediate10 Basic
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Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed an employee cleaning the can opener and then put on gloves and start food preparation without washing his hands.
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 email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a tray and cups in the hand washing sink by the register. The manager removed it.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed by the dish machine.
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.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed by the dish machine.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on the pizza oven. And in the perpetration reach in cooler at the pizza station.The manager removed it.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gasket coming off the door.
Food stored on floor. Observed a plastic container with vegetables on the walk-in cooler floor. The chef put it on a shelf.
Ice scoop handle in contact with ice. Observed in the ice machine. The manager inverted it.
No Heimlich maneuver/choking sign posted.Provided via email.
No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gasket soiled.
Self-closing device on bathroom door disconnected/broken. Observed at the ladies restroom.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed above the triple sink.
Feb 3, 2025Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
1 High priority1 Intermediate3 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed a case of shell eggs over wine in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the eggs to the bottom shelf.
No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the front counter. The cook brought soap.
Bathroom located inside establishment not completely enclosed with tight-fitting, self-closing doors. Observed at the ladies restroom.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Jul 15, 2024Inspection Completed - No Further ActionRoutine Inspection
Met inspection standards. 5 violations recorded, none serious enough to require a return visit.
0 High priority1 Intermediate4 Basic
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Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed cooking equipment in the sink in the ware washing area.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Employee beverage container on a food preparation table or over/next to clean equipment/utensils. Observed a coffee cup on the prep table at the pizza station.
Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.
Oct 30, 2023□ Call Back - CompliedRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems from the previous inspection had been dealt with.
0 High priority0 Intermediate3 Basic
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Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the pizza station.
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the pizza station.
Sep 28, 2023Call Back - Extension given, pendingRoutine Inspection
A return visit. The problems were not fixed yet and the kitchen was given more time.
0 High priority3 Intermediate5 Basic
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Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 dats; Celestino; Merna and Cheyenne.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the pizza station.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled..
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the pizza station.
Aug 7, 2023Warning IssuedRoutine Inspection
Violations found and a warning issued, with a return visit required. 17 recorded, 1 high priority.
1 High priority7 Intermediate9 Basic
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Raw animal food stored over canned/bottled drinks. Observed raw shell eggs over champagne in the walk-in cooler l
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 email.
Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.
Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed the hand wash in the ware washing blocked by dough trays and pans stacked in the sink. The cook moved the items.
No measuring device available for measuring utensil surface temperature when using hot water as sanitizer in a dishmachine.
No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at the ware washing area.
No proof of required state approved employee training provided for employee hired more than 60 days ago. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following employees working for more than 60 dats; Celestino; Merna and Cheyenne.
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.
Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin.
Accumulation of debris on exterior of warewashing machine.
Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner.
Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets torn at the pizza station.
Food stored on floor. Observed a case of lettuce and a plastic container with tomato sauce on the floor in the walk-in cooler. The cook moved the items.
In-use ice scoop stored on soiled surface between uses.
Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the reach in cooler gaskets soiled..
Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface.
Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed several plastic squeeze bottles at the pizza station.
This record follows the licence, not the owner. Restaurants change hands and the licence history normally does not, so an older entry may describe people who no longer run the place. Every inspection above links to the state's own report. Something wrong? Tell us.