Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana

799 West Gaines Street Unit 101, Tallahassee, FL 32304

Italian

Last inspected: Mar 31, 2026

100

Score

Low Risk

Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana has been inspected 10 times since 2023. The most recent report on file is from Mar 31, 2026. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated”, which has been cited two times.

Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana's latest score of 100 sits above the Tallahassee average of 88. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 31, 2026

Routine - Food

No violations found.

100

Feb 10, 2026

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - 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. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2026-02-10: Working on completing tests. **Time Extended**

53B-01-5

Jan 27, 2026

Routine - Food

2 major violations.

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Intermediate - 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. **Warning**

53B-01-5

Intermediate - Warewashing machine not automatically dispensing the detergent and/or the sanitizer. Dish machine reading of chlorine sanitizer was 0ppm. Manager setting up triple sink sanitation station. **Warning**

16-59-1

Apr 29, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. shelled eggs stored over ready to eat food. **Repeat Violation**

08A-05-6

Mar 19, 2025

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - Raw animal food stored over/not properly separated from ready-to-eat food. Observed raw shell eggs stored on top of butter on shelf in reach in cooler.

08A-05-6

Jul 30, 2024

Routine - Food

1 critical violation.

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High Priority - - From initial inspection : High Priority - Operating with an expired Division of Hotels and Restaurants license. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2024-07-30: License is currently delinquent. **Time Extended**

50-17-3

Jun 11, 2024

Routine - Food

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

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High Priority - Pesticide-emitting strip present in food prep area. Fly strip stored on food contact surface table to right of meat slicer.

41-24-4

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

50-17-3

Intermediate - No written procedures available for use of time as a public health control to hold time/temperature control for safety food. Held on time- marinara( 12:00-4:00).

03F-10-5

Basic - Clean equipment/dishware/utensils stored next to handwash/food preparation sink exposed to splash. Bowls stored in right side of hand wash sink and under paper towel dispenser.

24-27-4

Apr 24, 2024

Routine - Food

2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

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Intermediate - Handwash sink used for purposes other than handwashing. Pitcher stored in sink in dough room.

31A-11-4

Intermediate - No chemical test kit provided when using sanitizer at three-compartment sink/warewashing machine or wiping cloths.

16-37-1

Basic - Food stored on floor. Meal stored on floor in dough room.

08B-38-4

Basic - Carbon dioxide/helium tanks not adequately secured.

51-11-4

Basic - Current Hotel and Restaurant license not displayed.

50-09-4

Basic - Cutting board has cut marks and is no longer cleanable.

14-09-4

Basic - Soiled dry wiping cloth in use and stored on prep table.

21-10-4

Basic - Wall soiled with accumulated grease, food debris, and/or dust around metal attached to wall at dish machine.

36-27-5

Sep 20, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Intermediate - - From initial inspection : Intermediate - Manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be complied by November 28, 2022. **Warning** - From follow-up inspection 2022-12-02: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be complied by January 31, 2023. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-01-31: Observed manager or person in charge lacking proof of food manager certification. Must be complied by April 01, 2023. **Time Extended** - From follow-up inspection 2023-05-04: Observed manager or person in charge lacking food service manager certification. **Admin Complaint** - From follow-up inspection 2023-09-20: **Time Extended**

53A-01-7

May 4, 2023

Routine - Food

1 major violation.

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Toilet Rooms Maintained

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana on file is from Mar 31, 2026. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana?

Across the inspection record, “raw animal food stored over/not properly separated” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana.

How does Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana compare to other restaurants in Tallahassee?

Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana most recently scored 100 out of 100, which is higher than the Tallahassee average of 88.

Has Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Isabella's Pizzeria Napoletana 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 Pizzeria Napoletana inspected?

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

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