ISSABELLA'S

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-28: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. **Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates have expired Jorge and Alex. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-28: Intermediate - Required employee training expired for some employees. To order approved program food safety material, call DBPR contracted provider: Florida Restaurant and Lodging Association (SafeStaff) 866-372-7233. Observed the following food handlers certificates have expired Jorge and Alex. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler in the ware washing area door is falling off. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-28: Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed the reach in cooler in the ware washing area door is falling off. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-28: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler and several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-28: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk in cooler and several reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance and cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2026-04-28: Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed at the kitchen entrance and cook line. Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Toxic substance/chemical improperly stored. Observed a bottle of hand sanitizer and a bottle of rubbing alcohol on a freezer. The manager removed the bottles. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. The manager had it cleaned. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed the airyer not functioning in an employee only restroom. The manager brought paper towels.

Intermediate - Raw or undercooked oysters offered and establishment has no consumer advisory sign provided on wall, menu, placard, table tent or by any other written means. Raw animal foods must be fully cooked prior to service. Form provided and the manager posted it on the wall. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Spray bottle containing toxic substance not labeled. Observed a spray bottle with a clear liquid not labeled.

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in a large container of flour. The manager removed the bowls.

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed the ice bucket at the bar not inverted.The manager had it inverted.Repeat Violation Corrected On-Site Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee personal items stored in or above a food preparation area, food, clean equipment and utensils, or single-service items. Observed a cell phone on a freezer and an open top reach in cooler. The manager had them removed. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets torn.

Basic - No conspicuously located ambient air temperature thermometer in holding unit. Observed in the reach in coolers.

Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed several reach in cooler gaskets soiled.

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 dishwasher touched dirty dishes and then removed the clean dishes with the same gloves on.

High Priority - Employee touched bare body part and then engaged in food preparation, handled clean equipment or utensils, or touched unwrapped single-service items without washing hands. Observed a sever touch his face and continued to wrapped the silverware in cloth towels.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over or with unwashed produce. Observed raw fish over baby spinach in the drawer coolers at the cook line. The chef moved the spinach.

Intermediate - Incorrect chemical test kit provided for measuring the concentration of the sanitizer solution used in the three-compartment sink and/or dishmachine. Observed the establishment uses both chlorine and quaternary sanitizers but only has quaternary test strips.

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed on the upright freezers by the back door.

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting.

Basic - Ice bucket stored not inverted between uses. Observed at the bar. The bar tender inverted it. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water handle missing at both restrooms upstairs. Repeat Violation

Basic - Time/temperature control for safety food thawed in an improper manner. Observed beef in a plastic pan thawing in the preparation sink. The chef turned on the cold water. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry.

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only.

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled. Repeat Violation Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a strainer in the hand washing sink at the bar. Warning Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : 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/ Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: 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/ Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Observed at both restrooms upstairs. Warning Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2024-09-19: Basic - Plumbing system in disrepair. Observed the hot water faucet handles missing in both restrooms upstairs. Warning Time Extended

High Priority - Cooked poultry not reaching a minimum internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a cook remove chicken from the grill top and plate it. The internal temperature of the chicken was chicken (148F - Cooking); I had the cook put it back on the grill. The internal temperature was chicken (169F - Cooking). Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Dishmachine not sanitizing properly. 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 ppms . The chef changed the sanitizer container and 100 ppms. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Employee failed to wash hands before putting on gloves to initiate a task working with food. Observed 3 different employees change gloves without washing their hands.

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs over sauces in the walk-in cooler.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed the can opener blade soiled.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed a plastic bucket in the sink at the bar.

Intermediate - No soap provided at handwash sink. Observed at the kitchen entrance. The brought soap. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - musseltags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation

Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed a top of a pan of cucumbers at the front line. Observed in a container of sugar in the dry storage area. Repeat Violation

Basic - Employee eating in a food preparation or other restricted area. Observed the dish washer drink from a covered container but didn't wash her hands.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Repeat Violation

Basic - In-use utensil stored in standing water less than 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed in a water temperature of 98°F. at the cook line.

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board.

Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed behind and around the dish machine. Repeat Violation

Basic - Wet wiping cloths used for occasional spills on equipment food- and nonfood-contact surfaces not clean. Observed at the front line. Repeat Violation

Propane tank (larger than 2.7 lb. water capacity/1 lb. gas capacity) located inside of the building. For reporting purposes only. Observed four by the employee restroom.

High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 109F. The cook turned up the heat. Corrective Action Taken - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: High Priority - In-use utensil stored in unclean water at or above 135 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed a water temperature of 109F. The cook turned up the heat. Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Intermediate - Clam/mussel tags not marked with last date served. Repeat Violation Time Extended

Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Intermediate - Establishment not maintaining clam/mussel tags for 90 days. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four plastic containers next to the ware washing area. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Basic - Bowl or other container with no handle used to dispense food. Observed in four plastic containers next to the ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both back doors. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Observed at both back doors. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-25: Basic - Nonfood-contact surface soiled with grease, food debris, dirt, slime or dust. Observed the walk-in cooler and reach in cooler gaskets soiled. Time Extended

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw chicken stored over cooked potatoes at walk in cooler. Corrected On-Site

High Priority - Time/temperature control for safety food cold held at greater than 41 degrees Fahrenheit. Observed hummus (46F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler across from cook line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Observed Raw beef (48F - Cold Holding) at reach in cooler at cook line. As per manager, less than 1 hour. Advised manager to submerge contained in ice or place inside walk in cooler. Corrective Action Taken

High Priority - Wiping cloth solution exceeding the maximum concentration allowed stored in a location that could result in the cross contamination of food, equipment, utensils, linens, single-service, or single-use articles. Observed chlorine solution at 200 ppm at bar. Employee took solution to dilute with water. Corrective Action Taken

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 written procedures via email.

Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed cutting board with stains at cook line.

Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Observed sanitizer bucket stored inside hand sink at bar. Corrected On-Site

Intermediate - Mussel tags not marked with last date served.

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Observed at ware washing area. Repeat Violation

Intermediate - No probe thermometer provided to measure temperature of food products.

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. Provided employee health reporting policy via email. Corrective Action Taken

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine.

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance near dish machine. Ceiling ceiling vents soiled with accumulated dust at cook line.

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw chicken stored over raw octopus at reach in freezer across from walk in cooler. Provided food storage handout. Corrective Action Taken

Intermediate - No paper towels or mechanical hand drying device provided at handwash sink. Located at cook line, bar and ware washing area. Manager replenished paper towels. Corrected On-Site

Basic - Ceiling vent soiled with accumulated dust. Located near ware washing area.

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed chef preparing food not wearing hair restraint.

Basic - Exterior door has a gap at the threshold that opens to the outside. Located at bottom of exit door at kitchen and sides of exit door near employee bathrooms.

Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Located in front of reach in cooler drawers across from cook line.

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses.

Basic - No handwashing sign provided at a hand sink used by food employees. Located at bar.

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer gasket in disrepair. Located across from cook line. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Equipment in poor repair. Observed reach in cooler drawer gasket in disrepair. Located across from cook line. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of lemon preserve stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Food not stored at least 6 inches off of the floor. Observed containers of lemon preserve stored on the floor at walk in cooler. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: In-use knife/knives stored in cracks between pieces of equipment. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located near ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Old labels stuck to food containers after cleaning. Located near ware washing area. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Walk-in cooler/freezer shelves with rust that has pitted the surface. Time Extended

Basic - - From initial inspection : Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Warning - From follow-up inspection 2022-06-15: Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust. Observed wall soiled with black substance at ware washing area. Time Extended