Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant

201 W Marion Ave Ste 113, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2022, Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant has nine inspections in the public record. On Jan 29, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Commercially processed ready-to-eat” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Punta Gorda restaurant scores 82. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jan 29, 2026

Food-Licensing Inspection

No violations found.

100

Sep 26, 2025

Routine - Food

3 minor violations.

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Basic - Equipment in poor repair. Observed ice machine inoperable.

14-11-5

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup on cold holding unit handles. Operator cleaned the handles. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Equipment and utensils not properly air-dried - wet nesting. Observed multiple wet cups stacked with no airflow at counter.

24-08-4

Jul 22, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs behind milk at Reach in Cooler. Operator removed the milk from the front of the raw shell eggs. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-05-6

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

02C-03-5

Basic - Accumulation of lime scale on the inside of the dishmachine. Observed lime buildup at Dish Machine.

16-23-4

Jan 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Repeat Violation**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Handwash sink not accessible for employee use at all times. Observed sanitizer container in basin at kitchen handwash sink. Operator removed the container. **Corrected On-Site**

31A-09-4

Basic - Buildup of food debris/soil residue on equipment door handles. Observed residue buildup behind the cold holding unit handle. Operator cleaned the handle. **Corrected On-Site**

23-24-4

Basic - Wiping cloth sanitizing solution stored on the floor. Observed the wiping cloth sanitizer solution bucket on the floor at kitchen next to prep table. Operator replaced the sanitizer container into a clean container and placed on shelf. **Corrected On-Site**

21-38-4

Aug 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.

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High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Admin Complaint**

50-17-3

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk not date marked at frontline Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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.

53B-14-5

Basic - Accumulation of black/green mold-like substance in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the interior of the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site**

22-20-5

Oct 13, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Food-contact surface soiled with food debris, mold-like substance or slime. Observed soda gun at front counter. Operator cleaned and sanitized the soda gun. **Corrected On-Site**

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. Operator completed the documents during inspection. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

11-26-1

Basic - Accumulation of residue buildup in the interior of the ice machine/bin. Operator cleaned and sanitized the ice machine. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

22-20-5

Basic - In-use tongs stored on equipment door handle between uses. Observed tong on oven handle. Operator removed the tong to a safe location above the stove. **Corrected On-Site**

10-20-4

Jul 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 3 violations

High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw sausage behind vegetables at Make Table. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

11-26-1

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

16-23-4

Jan 21, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 4 violations

Hands Clean and Properly Washed

FL-08

Food Obtained from Approved Sources

FL-11

Required Records Available; Shellstock Tags/Labels

FL-14

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Jul 21, 2022

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 major violation.

View 2 violations

High Priority - Raw animal foods not properly separated from each other in holding unit based upon minimum required cooking temperature. Observed raw ground pork over beef at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site**

08A-20-5

Intermediate - Commercially processed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food opened and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked after opening. Observed milk at Display Cooler Unit. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-03-5

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant on file is from Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains nine inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “commercially processed ready-to-eat” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant.

How does Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant compare to other restaurants in Punta Gorda?

Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Punta Gorda average of 82.

Has Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant 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 Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Isabel and Annabels Mexican Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.

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