Isabella's Bistro

6800 Placida Rd Unit 1A 1B, Englewood, FL 34224

Italian

Last inspected: Feb 12, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Isabella's Bistro has been inspected eight times since 2023. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 12, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around three violations each.

Restaurants in Englewood average 77, so Isabella's Bistro is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Feb 12, 2026

Routine - Food

4 minor violations.

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Basic - Floor area(s) covered with standing water. Observed standing water on the floor at ware washing area. Operator mopped up the standing water. **Corrected On-Site**

36-22-4

Basic - In-use utensil in non-time/temperature control for safety food not stored with handle above top of food within a closed container. Observed scoop handle touching flour in container at prep area. Operator removed the handle from touching food item. **Corrected On-Site**

10-01-5

Basic - In-use wet wiping cloth/towel used under cutting board. Observed wet wiping cloth under cutting board at Make Table. Operator removed the wet wiping cloth. **Corrected On-Site**

21-04-4

Basic - Wet mop not stored in a manner to allow the mop to dry. Observed wet mop on the floor at mop sink. Operator hung the wet mop to air dry. **Corrected On-Site**

42-01-4

Oct 31, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths. Observed no chlorine test strips at dish machine. Operator able to provide the strips by the end of inspection. **Corrected On-Site**

16-37-1

Basic - Wet wiping cloth not stored in sanitizing solution between uses. Observed wet wiping cloth at prep table. Operator placed the wet wiping cloth back in sanitizer solution. **Corrected On-Site**

21-12-4

Basic - Working containers of food removed from original container not identified by common name. Observed salt container not labeled next at cookline. Operator labeled the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02D-01-5

Mar 12, 2025

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

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Intermediate - Ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety food prepared onsite and held more than 24 hours not properly date marked. Observed beef not date marked at Reach in Cooler. Operator date marked the food item. **Corrected On-Site**

02C-02-5

Basic - Clean glasses, cups, bowls, plates, pots and pans not stored inverted or in a protected manner. Observed plates not inverted at cookline shelf. Operator inverted the plates. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

24-05-4

Nov 22, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.

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Potentially Hazardous Food Held at Proper Temperature

FL-16

Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Equipment Adequate to Maintain Product Temperature

FL-29

Mar 26, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation. 1 minor violation.

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Food Contact Surfaces Clean and Sanitized

FL-22

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

Dec 13, 2023

Routine - Food

1 critical 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 over peppers at Reach in Cooler. Operator switched the food items. **Corrected On-Site** **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Basic - Employee with no hair restraint while engaging in food preparation. Observed employee with no hair restraint at cookline. Operator placed hair restraint on their head. **Corrected On-Site**

13-03-4

Jun 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Certified Food Manager Identification

FL-02

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Adequate Handwashing Facilities Supplied and Accessible

FL-10

Warewashing Facilities Maintained and Used

FL-24

May 23, 2023

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 2 minor violations.

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Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, or Tobacco Use

FL-06

Supervisor/Person in Charge Present

FL-01

Lighting Adequate; Required Shields in Place

FL-36

Toilet Rooms Maintained

FL-53

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isabella's Bistro last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isabella's Bistro on file is from Feb 12, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

How does Isabella's Bistro compare to other restaurants in Englewood?

Isabella's Bistro most recently scored 82 out of 100, which is higher than the Englewood average of 77.

Has Isabella's Bistro's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Isabella's Bistro have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Isabella's Bistro 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 Isabella's Bistro inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Isabella's Bistro is inspected around three times per year on average.

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